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SLP Praxis - Voice Disorders Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What vocal fold pathology is characterized by bilateral, callous-like growths typically caused by vocal abuse?✔✔ Vocal nodules
Which type of voice disorder results from damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve?✔✔ Vocal fold paralysis
What term describes a voice disorder with no identifiable structural or neurological cause?✔✔ Functional voice disorder
Which instrument is used for direct visualization of the vocal folds during phonation?✔✔ Laryngoscope
What acoustic measure is used to quantify voice pitch stability?✔✔ Jitter 1 / 3
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Which therapy approach involves reducing muscle tension in the laryngeal area?✔✔ Manual circumlaryngeal therapy
Which voice disorder is commonly associated with GERD or LPR?✔✔ Contact ulcers
What is the most common symptom of spasmodic dysphonia?✔✔ Strained or strangled voice quality
Which voice disorder presents with sudden, involuntary spasms during speech?✔✔ Spasmodic dysphonia
What voice disorder can result from psychological trauma or high stress?✔✔ Psychogenic aphonia
Which vocal pathology typically appears as a fluid-filled sac on one vocal fold?✔✔ Vocal fold cyst 2 / 3
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What technique encourages more efficient vocal fold vibration by altering resonance?✔✔ Resonant voice therapy
Which population is most commonly affected by puberphonia?✔✔ Adolescent males
Which assessment tool provides both aerodynamic and acoustic voice measures?✔✔ Phonatory Aerodynamic System (PAS)
What is the primary goal of voice therapy in patients with vocal nodules?✔✔ To reduce vocal hyperfunction
Which professional typically works alongside an SLP in managing voice disorders?✔✔ Otolaryngologist
What vocal behavior is often associated with muscle tension dysphonia?✔✔ Excessive laryngeal constriction
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