Voice Flashcards

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A patient presents to a speech-language pathologist with voice changes. After completing a patient assessment, the SLPS L P notes that the patient’s vocal quality and function indicate the possibility of a superior laryn

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An evaluation is performed on a 5 year old with frequent hoarseness. Which of the following measures is primarily included in the endoscopic examination?

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According to literature on men’s and women’s voices, the prevalence of benign vocal fold lesions in women can best be explained by differences in

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A 42-year-old male teacher is referred for a voice evaluation. History and perceptual voice assessments reveal an eight-month history of progressive dysphonia, which is currently characterized by a rough and breathy voice. Acoustic and aerodynamic assessments reveal aperiodic voice signal, reduced frequency range, increased subglottal air pressure, and increased transglottal airflow. The patient complains of voice fatigue at the end of the day and pain during phonation. The patient reports moderate alcohol use but is not currently a smoker. He has no previous history of chronic voice problems, surgery, or neurological disease.

Based on the patient’s history, which of the following assessments will best allow the SLP to assess vocal fold vibratory dynamics during phonation?

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