SHS 205 TESTS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH GRADED A+
SOLUTIONS, UPDATED 2026,
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Dysphagia and Pediatric Voice Disorders
Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) represents one of the most critical areas of
Speech-Language Pathology, as it directly impacts a patient's nutrition and
respiratory safety.
Q: T/F: Dysphagia requires a team approach, with the SLP typically acting as
the head or coordinator. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
The Team: Because swallowing involves medical, nutritional, and physical
factors, the SLP collaborates with radiologists, neurologists, dietitians, and
nurses. The SLP usually leads the bedside assessment and coordinates the
plan of care.
Q: T/F: The work of SLPs with dysphagia is the most challenging and high-
risk work they do. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
The Risk: Mistakes in dysphagia management can lead to choking or
aspiration pneumonia, which can be fatal. This elevates the clinical
responsibility far beyond that of standard speech therapy.
The Mechanics of Swallowing
A normal swallow is a rapid, highly coordinated sequence divided into four distinct
stages:
1. Anticipatory Stage: Visual and olfactory (smell) cues prepare the mouth for
food.
2. Oral Stage: Food is chewed (masticated) and formed into a bolus, then
moved to the back of the mouth.
, 3. Pharyngeal Stage: The "point of no return." The airway is protected, and
the bolus is pushed toward the esophagus.
4. Esophageal Stage: Peristalsis (wave-like contractions) moves food into the
stomach.
Safety and Complications
Q: Aspiration occurs when food enters the ________. ANSWER: Trachea.
✔✔
The Danger: Normally, the epiglottis folds down to cover the trachea
(windpipe) so food goes into the esophagus. If the timing is off, food or
liquid "goes down the wrong pipe" into the lungs.
Pediatric Populations
Q: T/F: Two of the most common causes of dysphagia in infants and children
are premature birth and cerebral palsy. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
Premature Birth: Infants may lack the coordinated suck-swallow-breathe
reflex.
Cerebral Palsy: Neuromuscular tension or weakness can make controlling
the bolus and protecting the airway difficult.
Q: What is the most frequently encountered voice disorder among school-
aged children? ANSWER: Hoarseness caused by vocal abuse and misuse. ✔✔
Clinical Term: This often results in Vocal Nodules.
The Cause: Excessive screaming, yelling, or "loud talking" on the
playground causes the vocal folds to slam together, creating callous-like
growths.
non- functional
which of the following is not a general category of voice disorders
, nodule
a vocal ______ is a benign vocal fold growth that tends to be bilateral and occurs
at the same location as the vocal polyps caused by continuous vocal fold
hyperfunction*
acute laryngitis
Voice therapy may not be appropriate for which of the following
Puberphonia
Which of the following is a possible non-organic cause of dysphonia
true
t or f: missing teeth in the alveolar ridge are a common problem in children with
cleft lip palates
an incomplete cleft lip does not go through the nasal cavity, but a complete cleft lip
does
what is the difference between an incomplete and complete cleft lip
-Glottal stops
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ANSWERS WITH GRADED A+
SOLUTIONS, UPDATED 2026,
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Dysphagia and Pediatric Voice Disorders
Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) represents one of the most critical areas of
Speech-Language Pathology, as it directly impacts a patient's nutrition and
respiratory safety.
Q: T/F: Dysphagia requires a team approach, with the SLP typically acting as
the head or coordinator. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
The Team: Because swallowing involves medical, nutritional, and physical
factors, the SLP collaborates with radiologists, neurologists, dietitians, and
nurses. The SLP usually leads the bedside assessment and coordinates the
plan of care.
Q: T/F: The work of SLPs with dysphagia is the most challenging and high-
risk work they do. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
The Risk: Mistakes in dysphagia management can lead to choking or
aspiration pneumonia, which can be fatal. This elevates the clinical
responsibility far beyond that of standard speech therapy.
The Mechanics of Swallowing
A normal swallow is a rapid, highly coordinated sequence divided into four distinct
stages:
1. Anticipatory Stage: Visual and olfactory (smell) cues prepare the mouth for
food.
2. Oral Stage: Food is chewed (masticated) and formed into a bolus, then
moved to the back of the mouth.
, 3. Pharyngeal Stage: The "point of no return." The airway is protected, and
the bolus is pushed toward the esophagus.
4. Esophageal Stage: Peristalsis (wave-like contractions) moves food into the
stomach.
Safety and Complications
Q: Aspiration occurs when food enters the ________. ANSWER: Trachea.
✔✔
The Danger: Normally, the epiglottis folds down to cover the trachea
(windpipe) so food goes into the esophagus. If the timing is off, food or
liquid "goes down the wrong pipe" into the lungs.
Pediatric Populations
Q: T/F: Two of the most common causes of dysphagia in infants and children
are premature birth and cerebral palsy. ANSWER: True. ✔✔
Premature Birth: Infants may lack the coordinated suck-swallow-breathe
reflex.
Cerebral Palsy: Neuromuscular tension or weakness can make controlling
the bolus and protecting the airway difficult.
Q: What is the most frequently encountered voice disorder among school-
aged children? ANSWER: Hoarseness caused by vocal abuse and misuse. ✔✔
Clinical Term: This often results in Vocal Nodules.
The Cause: Excessive screaming, yelling, or "loud talking" on the
playground causes the vocal folds to slam together, creating callous-like
growths.
non- functional
which of the following is not a general category of voice disorders
, nodule
a vocal ______ is a benign vocal fold growth that tends to be bilateral and occurs
at the same location as the vocal polyps caused by continuous vocal fold
hyperfunction*
acute laryngitis
Voice therapy may not be appropriate for which of the following
Puberphonia
Which of the following is a possible non-organic cause of dysphonia
true
t or f: missing teeth in the alveolar ridge are a common problem in children with
cleft lip palates
an incomplete cleft lip does not go through the nasal cavity, but a complete cleft lip
does
what is the difference between an incomplete and complete cleft lip
-Glottal stops
-
