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Praxis II Voice Disorders Practice Questions and Answers Latest Version with Complete Solutions
Which of the following is most commonly associated with vocal nodules?
- Sudden trauma to the larynx
- Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
- Viral infection of the vocal cords
- Thyroid dysfunction
✔✔ B) Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
What is the primary function of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles?
- Swallowing
- Coughing
- Controlling vocal fold movement
- Protecting the trachea
✔✔ C) Controlling vocal fold movement
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a breathy voice and vocal fold paralysis? 1 / 4
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- Spasmodic dysphonia
- Functional aphonia
- Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
- Muscle tension dysphonia
✔✔ C) Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
Which instrument is commonly used to visualize the vocal folds during phonation?
- Audiometer
- Electroglottograph
- Laryngoscope
- Tympanometer
✔✔ C) Laryngoscope
Which voice disorder involves involuntary spasms of the vocal folds during speech?
- Presbyphonia
- Spasmodic dysphonia
- Psychogenic aphonia
- Nodular dysphonia 2 / 4
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✔✔ B) Spasmodic dysphonia
What type of voice disorder is most often related to psychological factors?
- Organic
- Neurogenic
- Functional
- Structural
✔✔ C) Functional
Which voice therapy technique involves easy onset and reducing laryngeal tension?
- Confidential voice
- Chant talk
- Yawn-sigh
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
✔✔ C) Yawn-sigh
What vocal quality is typically associated with muscle tension dysphonia?
- Breathy and soft 3 / 4
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- Rough and strained
- Low-pitched and monotone
- High-pitched and nasal
✔✔ B) Rough and strained
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of paradoxical vocal fold motion?
- Constant hoarseness
- Inspiratory stridor
- Loss of pitch range
- Breathiness
✔✔ B) Inspiratory stridor
Which professional would be part of a typical voice care team for a patient with a laryngeal pathology?
- Dentist
- Respiratory therapist
- Otolaryngologist
- Neurologist only
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