COMD 4500 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
COMD 4500 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
159 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 159 questions and their correct answers, providing comprehensive coverage of
clinical swallowing and feeding. It is suitable for in-depth study, thorough review, and preparation for
certification exams. Students can leverage this resource to efficiently master the material and ensure
readiness for assessments.
CONTENTS
01 02 03
• Dysphagia: Introduction & Assessment• Dysphagia: Etiologies & Intervention • Dementia: Overview & Cognition
04 • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
05 06
• Dementia: Communication & Intervention • Motor Speech Disorders: Dysarthria
07 08 09
• Neurogenic Speech Disorders: General• Neurological Conditions: Stroke & ALS• Neurological Conditions: Parkinson's & Hu
10 11
• Neurological Conditions: MS & Tremors• Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 159
Page 1
,nonenteral feeding
CORRECT ANSWER
-bypasses digestive tract
-nutrients delivered via bloodstream
-large vessel allows dilution
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 159
peg feeding stands for
CORRECT ANSWER
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy AKA g tube
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 159
what is peg feeding
CORRECT ANSWER
-dr views stomach via scope, tube inserted
-allows long term feeding
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 159
nasogastric tube
CORRECT ANSWER
-tube via nose pharynx esophagus delivering nutrients to stomach
-short term
-increased reflux risk
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 159
-nonoral feeding option
CORRECT ANSWER
-nothing by mouth
-minimally responsive
-recent oral/pharyngeal surgery
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 159
dietary modification
CORRECT ANSWER
-strategies may not help with aspiration
-thin liquids may be hard to control
-solids may be too heavy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 159
why treat dysphagia
CORRECT ANSWER
-maintain adequate nutrition
-make recovery faster
-risk of aspiration pneumonia
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 159
what kind of damage can prevent the coughing reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
neurodamage
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 159
video fluoroscopy is also called
CORRECT ANSWER
a modified barium swallow
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 159
what views are provided when a video fluoroscopy is done
CORRECT ANSWER
lateral and antero-posterior
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, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 159
dysphagia symptoms
CORRECT ANSWER
-self report of difficulty
-slowness in eating
-coughing/choking at meal times
-drooling/leakage at the lips
-residue in the mouth after swallowing
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 159
cough reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
-triggered by materials in the larynx
-forceful exhalation, vocal fold approximation
-protects the airway against intrusion
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 159
gag reflexes
CORRECT ANSWER
-triggered by toughing the pharyngeal wall, base of tongue, or velum
-not predictive of swallowing function
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 159
aspiration in reference to swallowing
CORRECT ANSWER
-food fluid or secretions pass the folds
-materials enter the trachea
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 159
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
COMD 4500 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
159 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 159 questions and their correct answers, providing comprehensive coverage of
clinical swallowing and feeding. It is suitable for in-depth study, thorough review, and preparation for
certification exams. Students can leverage this resource to efficiently master the material and ensure
readiness for assessments.
CONTENTS
01 02 03
• Dysphagia: Introduction & Assessment• Dysphagia: Etiologies & Intervention • Dementia: Overview & Cognition
04 • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
05 06
• Dementia: Communication & Intervention • Motor Speech Disorders: Dysarthria
07 08 09
• Neurogenic Speech Disorders: General• Neurological Conditions: Stroke & ALS• Neurological Conditions: Parkinson's & Hu
10 11
• Neurological Conditions: MS & Tremors• Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 159
Page 1
,nonenteral feeding
CORRECT ANSWER
-bypasses digestive tract
-nutrients delivered via bloodstream
-large vessel allows dilution
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 159
peg feeding stands for
CORRECT ANSWER
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy AKA g tube
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 159
what is peg feeding
CORRECT ANSWER
-dr views stomach via scope, tube inserted
-allows long term feeding
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 159
nasogastric tube
CORRECT ANSWER
-tube via nose pharynx esophagus delivering nutrients to stomach
-short term
-increased reflux risk
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 159
-nonoral feeding option
CORRECT ANSWER
-nothing by mouth
-minimally responsive
-recent oral/pharyngeal surgery
Page 2
, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 159
dietary modification
CORRECT ANSWER
-strategies may not help with aspiration
-thin liquids may be hard to control
-solids may be too heavy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 159
why treat dysphagia
CORRECT ANSWER
-maintain adequate nutrition
-make recovery faster
-risk of aspiration pneumonia
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 159
what kind of damage can prevent the coughing reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
neurodamage
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 159
video fluoroscopy is also called
CORRECT ANSWER
a modified barium swallow
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 159
what views are provided when a video fluoroscopy is done
CORRECT ANSWER
lateral and antero-posterior
Page 3
, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 159
dysphagia symptoms
CORRECT ANSWER
-self report of difficulty
-slowness in eating
-coughing/choking at meal times
-drooling/leakage at the lips
-residue in the mouth after swallowing
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 159
cough reflex
CORRECT ANSWER
-triggered by materials in the larynx
-forceful exhalation, vocal fold approximation
-protects the airway against intrusion
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 159
gag reflexes
CORRECT ANSWER
-triggered by toughing the pharyngeal wall, base of tongue, or velum
-not predictive of swallowing function
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 159
aspiration in reference to swallowing
CORRECT ANSWER
-food fluid or secretions pass the folds
-materials enter the trachea
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 159
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