Name that Disorder
Name that Disorder
Anatomy
Assessment
Treatment
100
This function voice disorder is characterized by a tired voice. It can often co-occur with other disorders. An SLP might diagnose with this label for insurance purposes.
What is muscle tension dysphonia.
100
This dysarthria is caused by damage to the cerebellum. Voice is hoarse with a mild tremor. Patient can usually only produce a few words on one single breath.
What is ataxic dysarthria.
100
The extrinsic muscles can be grouped into these two categories.
What is suprahyoid and infrahyoid.
100
During an oral mech exam, you would do this to check for laryngeal sensations.
What is elicit the gag reflex.
100
This is the best technique for a patient with a hyperfunctional voice.
What is tongue protrusion /i/.
200
Mrs. M. comes to you complaining of a low, breathy voice. She said she woke up with it one morning after yelling at her daughter's soccer game. It has lasted about a month and she is beginning to feel as though it takes a lot of effort for her to speak. You diagnosis is...
What is polyps.
200
This hypokinetic dysarthria occurs when there is not enough dopamine to regulate basal ganglia functioning.
What is Parkinson's Disease.
200

These are the five suprahyoid extrinsic muscles and their primary function is to elevate the larynx. (DGMSH)

What is digastric, genohyoid, mylohyoid, stylohyoid, hyoglossus.

200

This ratio should be 1:1 and if it is more that 1.4, there is an indication of laryngeal pathology.

What is s/z ratio.

200
For a patient with UUMN dysarthria what is an essential form of voice therapy.
What is breath support.
300
Phil is a 14 year old involved in the drama club and debate team. Lately he has noticed pitch breaks in his voice and often feels as though he has to 'push out words'. His voice quality is effortful and breathy. Mutational falsetto or Ventricular Dysphonia??
What is ventricular dysphonia.
300
This organic voice disorder is characterized by wartlike growths. They most often occur in children under age six. Symptoms include hoarse, breathy voice.
What is papilloma.
300

The Superior Laryngeal Nerve and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve are branches of this cranial nerve.

What is Vegus Nerve (X).

300
A client with a healthy voice should be able to sustain a vowel for this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds.
300
T/F The following goal is written appropriately... "When listening to his prerecorded voice samples, Joe will identify instances of innappropriate volume with 80% accuracy.
What is true.
400
Jim comes to you with complaints of a hoarse, raspy voice. He says it is often worse in the morning and he finds himself clearing his throat a lot. Sometimes he feels as though there is something stuck in his throat. Your diagnosis is...
What is laryngeal reflux. (GERD)
400
This hyperkinetic voice disorder is characterized by a voice sounding jerky, irregular bursts of loud voice, strained or strangled, monopitch, and poor breath control. It occurs because of too much dopamine. It is a progressive disorder.
What is Huntington's Disease.
400
This is the intrinsic muscle responsible for pitch change.
What is cricothyroid muscle.
400
During this part of the assessment you should check symmetry, range of motion, strength, and mechanism at rest.
What is oral mech exam.
400
This therapy technique is best used to relax the vocal mechanism. Disorders that this technique should be used for include nodules, polyps, dysphonia, and vocal fold thickening.
What is yawn sigh technique.
500
Sally had surgery about 6 months ago. She was intubated and ever since the surgery she complains of a sore voice. Her voice quality is effortful and she has noticed her voice sounds lower since the surgery. Your diagnosis....
What is granuloma.
500
This neurogenic voice disorder is characterized by a strained, tight voice only during phonation. Characteristics are not noted during respiration, singing, or vowel production.
What is spasmodic dysphonia.
500

_____ lie laterally and above the "true" vocal folds. Their function is to protect the airway.

What is ventricular or false vocal folds.

500
This is one question you could ask to establish the reason for referral.
What is "Tell me about what brings you here", "How do you think I can help you".
500
Presbylaryngis is defined by poor vocal quality due to _________.
What is older age.
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