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SLP PRAXIS PRACTICE FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027 COMPLETE 190 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|| VERIFIED
EXAM!!!(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
The swallowing function is being examined in a 2-year-old
child with spastic cerebral palsy, a hyperactive gag reflex,
frequent coughing during feedings, and reduced oral
sensation. What instrumental technique would be
preferable to use in the evaluation of this child? -
ANSWER-Videofluoroscopy
A Zenker diverticulum is found in: - ANSWER-Proximity to
the upper esophageal sphincter
38-year-old, CVA undergoing videofluoroscopic swallowing
examination, using serial swallows to swallow even small
amounts of liquid. Which of the following is not a possible
cause of this symptom? - ANSWER-Anterior loss of food
adult patient, pharyngeal tumor, on a regular diet but
reports some difficulty with solid foods and frequent
coughing with thin liquids, pharyngeal residue is observed
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with solids and semisolids, which is cleared with
secondary swallows and no signs of penetration. What
would be the most likely recommendation for this patient?
- ANSWER-The patient should remain on a regular diet
and be reevaluated after the surgery
75-year-old, normal esophageal function, weight loss,
medical hx: respiratory infection 6 months ago, no
aspiration but does demonstrate trace penetration with
one large bolus from a cup of thin liquid. Semisolids and
solids are swallowed without difficulty. His diet is normal,
and his appetite is good, oral mech WNL. appropriate
plan? - ANSWER-No therapy because his oropharyngeal
swallowing mechanism is age appropriate
62-year-old man, recent right-sided cortical CVA, coughing
when drinking, aspiration when he drinks thin liquids from
a cup, occurring before the pharyngeal response is
initiated. Which of the following is not a logical
compensatory behavior to evaluate during the
radiographic evaluation? - ANSWER-Turning his head to
the right while drinking
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The primary feature of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS),
also called Wallenberg syndrome, is: - ANSWER-
Incomplete opening of the upper esophageal sphincter
Assessing pitch elevation provides information regarding: -
ANSWER-Potential for silent aspiration
Isometric lingual exercises as a rehabilitative treatment for
dysphagia would be appropriate for which of the following
observations during a videofluoroscopic swallowing
assessment? - ANSWER-Excessive vallecular residue
9-month-old boy , full-term, no feeding difficulties in the
first months of life. The parents now report that they are
worried because the child frequently gags, ejects food
involuntarily with his tongue, sucks on the spoon during
spoon feeding, and drools when teething. Is the infant
healthy? - ANSWER-NO! all his behaviors are NOT typical
of his age
Which of the following is not a phase of swallowing? -
ANSWER-laryngeal
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infant who was born at 30 weeks' gestation. If there are no
severe postnatal complications, at what postnatal week
wouId you expect the infant to be able to sustain
nutritional needs by mouth without supplementation? -
ANSWER-4 weeks after birth
Which of the following is not an immediate cause of
swallowing difficulty in patients undergoing radiation
treatment for head and neck cancer? - ANSWER-Fibrosis
During a videofluoroscopic examination, recording images
in the anteroposterior position allows for: - ANSWER-
Optimal visualization of bilateral pharyngeal movement
and stasis
What are some potential changes to the voice that can
occur with hormonal changes associated with puberty? -
ANSWER-Lowered fundamental frequency and increased
dynamic vocal capabilities
Which of the following types of swallowing difficulties do
NOT occur after total laryngectomy? - ANSWER-aspiration
A 67 year old man states that his voice has been getting
"weaker" for the past 5-6 months, SLP finds that he has
SLP PRAXIS PRACTICE FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027 COMPLETE 190 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|| VERIFIED
EXAM!!!(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
The swallowing function is being examined in a 2-year-old
child with spastic cerebral palsy, a hyperactive gag reflex,
frequent coughing during feedings, and reduced oral
sensation. What instrumental technique would be
preferable to use in the evaluation of this child? -
ANSWER-Videofluoroscopy
A Zenker diverticulum is found in: - ANSWER-Proximity to
the upper esophageal sphincter
38-year-old, CVA undergoing videofluoroscopic swallowing
examination, using serial swallows to swallow even small
amounts of liquid. Which of the following is not a possible
cause of this symptom? - ANSWER-Anterior loss of food
adult patient, pharyngeal tumor, on a regular diet but
reports some difficulty with solid foods and frequent
coughing with thin liquids, pharyngeal residue is observed
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with solids and semisolids, which is cleared with
secondary swallows and no signs of penetration. What
would be the most likely recommendation for this patient?
- ANSWER-The patient should remain on a regular diet
and be reevaluated after the surgery
75-year-old, normal esophageal function, weight loss,
medical hx: respiratory infection 6 months ago, no
aspiration but does demonstrate trace penetration with
one large bolus from a cup of thin liquid. Semisolids and
solids are swallowed without difficulty. His diet is normal,
and his appetite is good, oral mech WNL. appropriate
plan? - ANSWER-No therapy because his oropharyngeal
swallowing mechanism is age appropriate
62-year-old man, recent right-sided cortical CVA, coughing
when drinking, aspiration when he drinks thin liquids from
a cup, occurring before the pharyngeal response is
initiated. Which of the following is not a logical
compensatory behavior to evaluate during the
radiographic evaluation? - ANSWER-Turning his head to
the right while drinking
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The primary feature of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS),
also called Wallenberg syndrome, is: - ANSWER-
Incomplete opening of the upper esophageal sphincter
Assessing pitch elevation provides information regarding: -
ANSWER-Potential for silent aspiration
Isometric lingual exercises as a rehabilitative treatment for
dysphagia would be appropriate for which of the following
observations during a videofluoroscopic swallowing
assessment? - ANSWER-Excessive vallecular residue
9-month-old boy , full-term, no feeding difficulties in the
first months of life. The parents now report that they are
worried because the child frequently gags, ejects food
involuntarily with his tongue, sucks on the spoon during
spoon feeding, and drools when teething. Is the infant
healthy? - ANSWER-NO! all his behaviors are NOT typical
of his age
Which of the following is not a phase of swallowing? -
ANSWER-laryngeal
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infant who was born at 30 weeks' gestation. If there are no
severe postnatal complications, at what postnatal week
wouId you expect the infant to be able to sustain
nutritional needs by mouth without supplementation? -
ANSWER-4 weeks after birth
Which of the following is not an immediate cause of
swallowing difficulty in patients undergoing radiation
treatment for head and neck cancer? - ANSWER-Fibrosis
During a videofluoroscopic examination, recording images
in the anteroposterior position allows for: - ANSWER-
Optimal visualization of bilateral pharyngeal movement
and stasis
What are some potential changes to the voice that can
occur with hormonal changes associated with puberty? -
ANSWER-Lowered fundamental frequency and increased
dynamic vocal capabilities
Which of the following types of swallowing difficulties do
NOT occur after total laryngectomy? - ANSWER-aspiration
A 67 year old man states that his voice has been getting
"weaker" for the past 5-6 months, SLP finds that he has
