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Which of the following individuals demonstrates the greatest number of risk factors for language delay or disorder?

Match the following muscle to the corresponding cranial nerve

Which of the following are lingual muscles (choose 3)

The patient is diagnosed with a viral influenza A infection and will be prescribed oseltamivir. What intervention should the nurse plan to implement initially to best assure safe medication theory?

Posterior lingual propulsion is the rapid forceful movement of the tongue that propels the bolus into the pharynx.   This movement aids in:

The EAT-10 is a patient rating form.  A score of XX  or > is indicative of dysphagia and should be further assessed (judged abnormal)

Motor innervation to the soft palate is by:

The esophageal stage of the swallow begins when

Your patient has Parkinsons disease.  You notice she has a difficult time initiating bolus propulsion, this is more than likely due to one of the hallmark features of Parkinsons called …….. [BLANK-1]

Any liquid, saliva or food that falls BELOW the vocal cords is called?