Quiz 3/23

Question 1

T/F Volcal nodules are a common pathology`

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T/F Nodules are typically unilateral

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Nodules are caused by inflammatory degeneration of which layer of the vocal folds?

Answer 3

Superficial layer of the lamina propria

Question 4

Vocal abuse is also known as:

Answer 4

phonotrauma

Question 5

Vocal nodules are associated with fibrosis and edema. What are other terms for these words?

Answer 5

scarring and swelling

Question 6

_______ nodules are gelatinous while ________ nodules are callous like

Answer 6

acute, chronic

Question 7

Which perceptual quality of voice becomes more severe as vocal nodules increase in size?

Answer 7

Breathiness

Question 8

Oral steroids may help someone with vocal nodules if they occur with ________

Answer 8

vascular lesions

Question 9

T/F If a patient with vocal nodules does not want voice treatment, surgical removal of the nodes will result in a healthy sounding voice.

Answer 9

False- they will return without modification of bad vocal behaviors

Question 10

What are the causes of Edema? (2)

Answer 10

chronic phonotrauma

exposure to irritants

Question 11

Chronic edema is known as:

Answer 11

Reinke’s Edema

Question 12

What are two descriptions of how vocal folds will look in the adducted position with vocal nodules present?

Answer 12

hourglass

capital “A”

Question 13

Sleep apnea may be associated with extreme cases of ________

Answer 13

Edema

Question 14

Surgery for edema would consist of what?

Answer 14

Making a longitudinal incision and removing the fluid by suction.

Question 15

T/F Polyps occur unilaterally

Answer 15

False (usually unilateral, but can be bilateral)

Question 16

Polyps can take on two different looks. What are they and what does each look like?

Answer 16

pedunculated: attached to a stalk
sessile: fluid filled

Question 17

_________polyps are caused by respiratory infection, while _________ polyps are caused by vocal abuse. Which is more common?

Answer 17

reactive, hemorrhagic (more common)

Question 18

Which organic voice disorder is able to form its own blood supply?

Answer 18

Polyps

Question 19

Due to the mobility of the mass, the voice can change within one utterance in someone with ___________

Answer 19

Vocal fold polyps

Question 20

What is the optimal choice for management of vocal polyps?

Answer 20

Physiologically based vocal rehabilitation

Question 21

What is the general definition of papilloma?

Answer 21

A wart-like growth caused by the human papiloma virus

Question 22

T/F Papilloma may cause lesions in parts of the larynx other than the vocal folds.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T/F An adult is more likely to have multiple sites on their body effected by papilloma than a child.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

T/F The growth and reoccurance rate of papilloma is faster for children than it is for adults.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the general definition of laryngitis?

Answer 25

Short term inflammation of the laryngeal structures causing voice changes.

Question 26

T/F Laryngitis is diffuse

Answer 26

true

Question 27

What are the 4 possible causes of laryngitis?

Answer 27

Viral/bacterial infection Traumatic Conditions Autoimmune diseases Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Question 28

What is the general definition of a cyst?

Answer 28

A benign mucous filled lesion surrounded by a membrane.

Question 29

T/F Congenital vocal fold cysts are fairly common

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Cysts typically appear _____ in color.

Answer 30

White

Question 31

What procedure is necessary to determine if a cysts is submucosal or a pseudocyst?

Answer 31

videostroboscopy

Question 32

In any disorder requiring surgery, what should always be prescribed?

Answer 32

Voice therapy afterwards!

Question 33

______ is a yeast normally present in the body and __________ is a fungal infection

Answer 33

Candida, Candidiasis

Question 34

Candidiasis occurs as a consequence of ______

Answer 34

immune system weakness.

Question 35

White plaque buildup in the larynx due to smoking is called:

Answer 35

leukoplakia

Question 36

What term refers to the fact that nodules are able to change over time?

Answer 36

Reactive nodular change