COMD 4500 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
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COMD 4500 Final Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
98 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 98 questions with their correct answers, covering medical and neurological
concepts. It is an invaluable study resource for understanding complex medical and neurological
principles. Students can effectively use this material for comprehensive review and preparation for
certification exams.
CONTENTS
01 Neurological Disorders and Treatments Q1–Q11
02 Neuroanatomy and Physiology Q12–Q24
03 Neuroimaging Techniques Q25–Q44
04 Dysphagia and Medical Diagnosis Q45–Q54
05 Laryngeal Anatomy and Voice Disorders Q55–Q72
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, 06 Alaryngeal Speech and Airway Management Q73–Q85
07 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Q86–Q90
08 Geriatrics and End-of-Life Care Q91–Q98
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 98
Which professionals can make a medical diagnosis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Medical professionals (doctors)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 98
aphasia
CORRECT ANSWER
impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking)
or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding).
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 98
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,right hemisphere lesions
CORRECT ANSWER
§language structure may be fairly intact
§prosody
§linguistic
§affective (emotional)
§social communication, pragmatics
§figurative language
§literal interpretation of proverbs
§humor
§play on words
§ironic tone of voice
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 98
left hemisphere strengths
CORRECT ANSWER
segmental accuracy, rapid events, typically analytical, language speech areas
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 98
right hemisphere strengths
CORRECT ANSWER
prosodic understanding, production, melodic contours, typically artistic
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 98
Restorative treatments in dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
restore or improve cognitive function
-cognitive stimulation therapy (thinking, concentration memory)
-computer based treatments(attention, processing speed, working memory)
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, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 98
compensatory treatments in dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
to overcome its biggest effects and cope with the problem-memory aids-navigation tools-hearing assistive
tech systems-modify environment (label, sequencing cards, improve lighting, reduce clutter)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 98
TRAMTIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)
CORRECT ANSWER
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
a scoring system used to describe the level of consciousness in a person following a traumatic brain injury
3 subscales of GCS
E eye opening 1-4
M motor response 1-6
V verbal response 1-5overall sum of scores gives the rating:severe 3-8moderate 9-12mild 13-15
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 98
Rancho Los Amigos Scale
CORRECT ANSWER
Medical scale used to assess individuals after a closed head injury, including traumatic brain injury based on
cognitive and behavioral presentations as they emerge from coma.
-scale of 1-10
-familiar with rehab professionals
-higher numbers = better cognitive function
-based on observation
-specifies how much assistance will be needed
-gives descriptive details of behavior for each level
-useful to track progress
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 98
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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 Final Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
98 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 98 questions with their correct answers, covering medical and neurological
concepts. It is an invaluable study resource for understanding complex medical and neurological
principles. Students can effectively use this material for comprehensive review and preparation for
certification exams.
CONTENTS
01 Neurological Disorders and Treatments Q1–Q11
02 Neuroanatomy and Physiology Q12–Q24
03 Neuroimaging Techniques Q25–Q44
04 Dysphagia and Medical Diagnosis Q45–Q54
05 Laryngeal Anatomy and Voice Disorders Q55–Q72
Page 1
, 06 Alaryngeal Speech and Airway Management Q73–Q85
07 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Q86–Q90
08 Geriatrics and End-of-Life Care Q91–Q98
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 98
Which professionals can make a medical diagnosis?
CORRECT ANSWER
Medical professionals (doctors)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 98
aphasia
CORRECT ANSWER
impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking)
or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding).
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 98
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,right hemisphere lesions
CORRECT ANSWER
§language structure may be fairly intact
§prosody
§linguistic
§affective (emotional)
§social communication, pragmatics
§figurative language
§literal interpretation of proverbs
§humor
§play on words
§ironic tone of voice
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 98
left hemisphere strengths
CORRECT ANSWER
segmental accuracy, rapid events, typically analytical, language speech areas
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 98
right hemisphere strengths
CORRECT ANSWER
prosodic understanding, production, melodic contours, typically artistic
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 98
Restorative treatments in dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
restore or improve cognitive function
-cognitive stimulation therapy (thinking, concentration memory)
-computer based treatments(attention, processing speed, working memory)
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, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 98
compensatory treatments in dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
to overcome its biggest effects and cope with the problem-memory aids-navigation tools-hearing assistive
tech systems-modify environment (label, sequencing cards, improve lighting, reduce clutter)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 98
TRAMTIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)
CORRECT ANSWER
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
a scoring system used to describe the level of consciousness in a person following a traumatic brain injury
3 subscales of GCS
E eye opening 1-4
M motor response 1-6
V verbal response 1-5overall sum of scores gives the rating:severe 3-8moderate 9-12mild 13-15
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 98
Rancho Los Amigos Scale
CORRECT ANSWER
Medical scale used to assess individuals after a closed head injury, including traumatic brain injury based on
cognitive and behavioral presentations as they emerge from coma.
-scale of 1-10
-familiar with rehab professionals
-higher numbers = better cognitive function
-based on observation
-specifies how much assistance will be needed
-gives descriptive details of behavior for each level
-useful to track progress
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 98
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