SPA 3002 Exam 2 Modules 5-9
Questions with Correct Answers
The cranial nerve responsible for the opening and closing of the true vocal folds is: - correct answer CN
X
In the area of voice, the term frequency refers to: - correct answer Pitch production
The true vocal folds are located _____________ the larynx. - correct answer within
The angle where the cartilage plates of this structure meet at midline in the neck creates what is called
"the Adam's apple". - correct answer Thyroid cartilage
From the choices listed below, please select all of the occupations that would be considered to require
"professional voice use". - correct answer Trial attorney, Professional singer, Salesperson, Elementary
school teacher
From the choices below, please choose the recommendations that would be appropriate vocal hygiene
measures. - correct answer Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages, Drink plenty of water, Do not smoke
Treatment for voice disorders by a voice care team can include: - correct answer Indirect therapy,
Medical intervention, Direct therapy
Idopathic - correct answer (we don't know!) cause
intervention Role of the SLP:• - correct answer Provide preoperative education•Provide care in the
hospital following the total laryngectomy surgery•Provide outpatient care
, includes finding an alternative means of sound production and helping the patient regain oral
communication. •Electrolarynx•Esophageal Speech•Tracheoesophageal Speech (TEP)
voice stats - correct answer Approximately 6% of the general population is experiencing a voice disorder
at any given time. •Approximately 30% of the population will experience some form of voice disorder at
some time of their life.• •Voice disorders are more prevalent in adult females and in young boys.
treatment= - correct answer Indirect therapy, direct therapy, medical intervention
Myoelastic aerodynamic theory of phonation•1959 - correct answer Janwillem van den Berg•"Normal
vocal fold vibration involves coordination of muscle tension and breath pressure.
Personality and Emotional Adjustment Theory•2000 -Roy & Bless•Individual - correct answer
"personality and behavior patterns may contribute to the eventual development of a voice disorder,f
Transgender Voice• - correct answer Gender is demonstrated in physical and behavioral ways; these
include the speaking voice., Voice therapy to target voice feminization and voice masculinization is
provided by speech-language pathologists.
Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD)• - correct answer Involuntary spasms of specific laryngeal muscles• The
exact cause is not fully understood• Most commonly occurs in middle age• Reflexive voicing is often
normal• Can be treated by an Otolaryngologist with Botox
Surgical removal of the entire larynx is called ____________________. - correct answer a total
laryngectomy
The vocal folds vibrate when air flows up through them from the trachea. This vibration occurs due to
________________. - correct answer the Bernoulli Principle
The larynx is made up entirely of bones. - correct answer False
A voice that is mildly hoarse would be described as aphonic. - correct answer False
Questions with Correct Answers
The cranial nerve responsible for the opening and closing of the true vocal folds is: - correct answer CN
X
In the area of voice, the term frequency refers to: - correct answer Pitch production
The true vocal folds are located _____________ the larynx. - correct answer within
The angle where the cartilage plates of this structure meet at midline in the neck creates what is called
"the Adam's apple". - correct answer Thyroid cartilage
From the choices listed below, please select all of the occupations that would be considered to require
"professional voice use". - correct answer Trial attorney, Professional singer, Salesperson, Elementary
school teacher
From the choices below, please choose the recommendations that would be appropriate vocal hygiene
measures. - correct answer Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages, Drink plenty of water, Do not smoke
Treatment for voice disorders by a voice care team can include: - correct answer Indirect therapy,
Medical intervention, Direct therapy
Idopathic - correct answer (we don't know!) cause
intervention Role of the SLP:• - correct answer Provide preoperative education•Provide care in the
hospital following the total laryngectomy surgery•Provide outpatient care
, includes finding an alternative means of sound production and helping the patient regain oral
communication. •Electrolarynx•Esophageal Speech•Tracheoesophageal Speech (TEP)
voice stats - correct answer Approximately 6% of the general population is experiencing a voice disorder
at any given time. •Approximately 30% of the population will experience some form of voice disorder at
some time of their life.• •Voice disorders are more prevalent in adult females and in young boys.
treatment= - correct answer Indirect therapy, direct therapy, medical intervention
Myoelastic aerodynamic theory of phonation•1959 - correct answer Janwillem van den Berg•"Normal
vocal fold vibration involves coordination of muscle tension and breath pressure.
Personality and Emotional Adjustment Theory•2000 -Roy & Bless•Individual - correct answer
"personality and behavior patterns may contribute to the eventual development of a voice disorder,f
Transgender Voice• - correct answer Gender is demonstrated in physical and behavioral ways; these
include the speaking voice., Voice therapy to target voice feminization and voice masculinization is
provided by speech-language pathologists.
Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD)• - correct answer Involuntary spasms of specific laryngeal muscles• The
exact cause is not fully understood• Most commonly occurs in middle age• Reflexive voicing is often
normal• Can be treated by an Otolaryngologist with Botox
Surgical removal of the entire larynx is called ____________________. - correct answer a total
laryngectomy
The vocal folds vibrate when air flows up through them from the trachea. This vibration occurs due to
________________. - correct answer the Bernoulli Principle
The larynx is made up entirely of bones. - correct answer False
A voice that is mildly hoarse would be described as aphonic. - correct answer False
