A patient recovering from a stroke is demonstrating signs of dysphagia
The patient is scheduled for a barium swallow because this diagnostic test will: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Identify the presence of an aspiration
2. Identify the presence of abnormalities
3. Visualize the sequence of events of a swallow
4. Analyze muscle activities
5. Correct swallowing abnormalities
1,2
Rationale 1: A barium swallow may identify the presence of an aspiration.
Rationale 2: A barium swallow may identify subtle anatomic abnormalities. This test is especially useful if more than one abnormality is discovered.
Rationale 3: Videofluoroscopy visualizes the sequence of events of a swallow.
Rationale 4: Videofluoroscopy analyzes muscle activities.
Rationale 5: The barium swallow does not correct swallowing abnormalities.
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