Anatomy
Which nerves does the Cranial Nerve IX work with
Vagus and Hypoglossal Nerves
What equipment will you need when assessing the cranial nerve IX
tongue compressor and pen light
Why is having a diminished gag reflex a problem ?
Choking hazard
What does cranial nerve IX control
Taste, Swallowing and Speech
Which reflex are you checking?
Gag reflex
Which part of the brain will effect cranial nerve IX if damaged
Medulla Oblongata
Is cranial nerve IX sensory, motor or both
Both Sensory and Motor
By having the patient open their mouth and say "ah" you're looking for?
the uvula to move up
A patient is reporting an absence of taste, if the cranial nerve IX is damaged which part of the tongue will be effected
the posterior 1/3 of the tongue
Cranial nerve IX coordinates information for which 5 body parts?
throat, salivary glands, sinuses and middle ear
Why would you Ask the patient to swallow?
to test to see if their pharynx and larynx are working properly
If a patient has damage to cranial nerve IX you can expect their speech to be
Slurred
Cranial Nerve IX Innervates which gland
Parotid gland ( largest salivary)
Why would you ask the patient to say A, E, I, O, U?
these letters use the soft pallet
If a patient has damage to cranial nerve IX their symptoms will include..
trouble swallowing, loss of taste, decreased sensation to the back of their tongue, diminished gag reflex