SLP 477 CHAPTER 9 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The newborn anatomy is different from an adult because - Answer- The tongue and
epiglottis are approximate to each other.
Sucking motion develops in the child because... - Answer- The oral cavity increases in
size.
The reflex responsible for protecting the airway during the swallow is... - Answer-
Laryngeal adductor reflex
The infant reflex that is assessed by placing a finger on the area of the cricoid cartilage
and feeling upward movement when the child is stimulated to swallow is the - Answer-
Swallow reflex
It is best to avoid a radiological examination of young children as exposure to radiation -
Answer- False. Although radiation has some risk, a modified barium study may be the
best way to determine if the child can swallow safely.
A newborn with an abnormal sucking pattern will usually have a swallowing problem. -
Answer- True
A small amount of liquid in the lungs of a healthy infant is generally not a concern to the
swallowing specialist. - Answer- False, an infant's lungs are small and fragile and
cannot handle even a small amount of liquid without serious effects.
The true incidence of swallowing problems has been well-defined but the true incidence
of feeding problems remains to be found. - Answer- False, neither the swallowing or
feeding problems have been well-defined in infants.
The sequence for a normal swallowing event for an infant would be: - Answer- Suck,
swallow, breathe
He incidence of swallowing disorders in the newborn and infant are confounded by
numerous issues relating to the birth, the mother, and the family history. Review those
issues that relate to risk factors to both short-term and long-term swallowing disorders. -
Answer- If something goes wrong during the pregnancy, birth or there is a genetic
component, sometimes newborns can develop a swallowing disorder. If it is a temporary
complication then, the disorder can go away in time with proper treatment. However, if
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The newborn anatomy is different from an adult because - Answer- The tongue and
epiglottis are approximate to each other.
Sucking motion develops in the child because... - Answer- The oral cavity increases in
size.
The reflex responsible for protecting the airway during the swallow is... - Answer-
Laryngeal adductor reflex
The infant reflex that is assessed by placing a finger on the area of the cricoid cartilage
and feeling upward movement when the child is stimulated to swallow is the - Answer-
Swallow reflex
It is best to avoid a radiological examination of young children as exposure to radiation -
Answer- False. Although radiation has some risk, a modified barium study may be the
best way to determine if the child can swallow safely.
A newborn with an abnormal sucking pattern will usually have a swallowing problem. -
Answer- True
A small amount of liquid in the lungs of a healthy infant is generally not a concern to the
swallowing specialist. - Answer- False, an infant's lungs are small and fragile and
cannot handle even a small amount of liquid without serious effects.
The true incidence of swallowing problems has been well-defined but the true incidence
of feeding problems remains to be found. - Answer- False, neither the swallowing or
feeding problems have been well-defined in infants.
The sequence for a normal swallowing event for an infant would be: - Answer- Suck,
swallow, breathe
He incidence of swallowing disorders in the newborn and infant are confounded by
numerous issues relating to the birth, the mother, and the family history. Review those
issues that relate to risk factors to both short-term and long-term swallowing disorders. -
Answer- If something goes wrong during the pregnancy, birth or there is a genetic
component, sometimes newborns can develop a swallowing disorder. If it is a temporary
complication then, the disorder can go away in time with proper treatment. However, if
