Praxis II Voice Disorders Practice
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Which of the following is most commonly associated with vocal nodules?
A) Sudden trauma to the larynx
B) Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
C) Viral infection of the vocal cords
D) Thyroid dysfunction
✔✔ B) Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
What is the primary function of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles?
A) Swallowing
B) Coughing
C) Controlling vocal fold movement
D) Protecting the trachea
✔✔ C) Controlling vocal fold movement
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a breathy voice and vocal fold paralysis?
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,A) Spasmodic dysphonia
B) Functional aphonia
C) Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
D) Muscle tension dysphonia
✔✔ C) Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
Which instrument is commonly used to visualize the vocal folds during phonation?
A) Audiometer
B) Electroglottograph
C) Laryngoscope
D) Tympanometer
✔✔ C) Laryngoscope
Which voice disorder involves involuntary spasms of the vocal folds during speech?
A) Presbyphonia
B) Spasmodic dysphonia
C) Psychogenic aphonia
D) Nodular dysphonia
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,✔✔ B) Spasmodic dysphonia
What type of voice disorder is most often related to psychological factors?
A) Organic
B) Neurogenic
C) Functional
D) Structural
✔✔ C) Functional
Which voice therapy technique involves easy onset and reducing laryngeal tension?
A) Confidential voice
B) Chant talk
C) Yawn-sigh
D) Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
✔✔ C) Yawn-sigh
What vocal quality is typically associated with muscle tension dysphonia?
A) Breathy and soft
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, B) Rough and strained
C) Low-pitched and monotone
D) High-pitched and nasal
✔✔ B) Rough and strained
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of paradoxical vocal fold motion?
A) Constant hoarseness
B) Inspiratory stridor
C) Loss of pitch range
D) Breathiness
✔✔ B) Inspiratory stridor
Which professional would be part of a typical voice care team for a patient with a laryngeal
pathology?
A) Dentist
B) Respiratory therapist
C) Otolaryngologist
D) Neurologist only
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
with Complete Solutions
Which of the following is most commonly associated with vocal nodules?
A) Sudden trauma to the larynx
B) Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
C) Viral infection of the vocal cords
D) Thyroid dysfunction
✔✔ B) Prolonged vocal abuse or misuse
What is the primary function of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles?
A) Swallowing
B) Coughing
C) Controlling vocal fold movement
D) Protecting the trachea
✔✔ C) Controlling vocal fold movement
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a breathy voice and vocal fold paralysis?
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,A) Spasmodic dysphonia
B) Functional aphonia
C) Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
D) Muscle tension dysphonia
✔✔ C) Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
Which instrument is commonly used to visualize the vocal folds during phonation?
A) Audiometer
B) Electroglottograph
C) Laryngoscope
D) Tympanometer
✔✔ C) Laryngoscope
Which voice disorder involves involuntary spasms of the vocal folds during speech?
A) Presbyphonia
B) Spasmodic dysphonia
C) Psychogenic aphonia
D) Nodular dysphonia
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,✔✔ B) Spasmodic dysphonia
What type of voice disorder is most often related to psychological factors?
A) Organic
B) Neurogenic
C) Functional
D) Structural
✔✔ C) Functional
Which voice therapy technique involves easy onset and reducing laryngeal tension?
A) Confidential voice
B) Chant talk
C) Yawn-sigh
D) Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
✔✔ C) Yawn-sigh
What vocal quality is typically associated with muscle tension dysphonia?
A) Breathy and soft
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, B) Rough and strained
C) Low-pitched and monotone
D) High-pitched and nasal
✔✔ B) Rough and strained
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of paradoxical vocal fold motion?
A) Constant hoarseness
B) Inspiratory stridor
C) Loss of pitch range
D) Breathiness
✔✔ B) Inspiratory stridor
Which professional would be part of a typical voice care team for a patient with a laryngeal
pathology?
A) Dentist
B) Respiratory therapist
C) Otolaryngologist
D) Neurologist only
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