Dysphagia exam with 100% correct answers
2024
Vocal fold medialization improves swallowing efficiency and safety
by... - answer-closing the glottis, reducing the possibility of aspiration.
Vocal fold injections are often used when no return of function is
expected. - answer-false
Vocal cord injection is most effective when the paralyzed vocal fold is
in the paramedian position. - answer-true
Improper vocal fold closure (early anterior contact); airway
obstruction - answer-overinjection
Inappropriate segmental glottis closure. - answer-misplaced injection
Lack of vocal fold closure. - answer-underinjection
Vocal fold injections typically get reabsorbed by the body within 3
months. - answer-true
Medialization laryngoplasty is reversible. - answer-true
When might someone benefit from medialization laryngoplasty?
Select all that apply - answer--Sacrifice of or injury to cranial nerve X
during skull base surgery.
, Dysphagia exam with 100% correct answers
2024
-Glottic incompetence secondary to unilateral vocal fold paralysis.
-Incomplete glottis closure secondary to vocal fold paresis or atrophy.
An ideal candidate for a laryngohyoid suspension is a patient
presenting with aspiration caused by a combination of... (select all
that apply) - answer-insufficient opening of the UES
decreased laryngeal elevation
lack of pharyngeal constrictor activity
A cricopharyngeal myotomy should be considered for patients with
incomplete LES relaxation. - answer-false
What injection could be used to the cricopharyngeal muscle, in place
of a cricopharyngeal myotomy? - answer-botox
The site of "normal" closure of the velopalatine valved is known as
what? - answer-passavant ridge
Sialorrhea is excessive bloody drainage from the nose. - answer-false
The two most common diagnoses requiring laryngotracheal
separation are... - answer-CVA
ALS
2024
Vocal fold medialization improves swallowing efficiency and safety
by... - answer-closing the glottis, reducing the possibility of aspiration.
Vocal fold injections are often used when no return of function is
expected. - answer-false
Vocal cord injection is most effective when the paralyzed vocal fold is
in the paramedian position. - answer-true
Improper vocal fold closure (early anterior contact); airway
obstruction - answer-overinjection
Inappropriate segmental glottis closure. - answer-misplaced injection
Lack of vocal fold closure. - answer-underinjection
Vocal fold injections typically get reabsorbed by the body within 3
months. - answer-true
Medialization laryngoplasty is reversible. - answer-true
When might someone benefit from medialization laryngoplasty?
Select all that apply - answer--Sacrifice of or injury to cranial nerve X
during skull base surgery.
, Dysphagia exam with 100% correct answers
2024
-Glottic incompetence secondary to unilateral vocal fold paralysis.
-Incomplete glottis closure secondary to vocal fold paresis or atrophy.
An ideal candidate for a laryngohyoid suspension is a patient
presenting with aspiration caused by a combination of... (select all
that apply) - answer-insufficient opening of the UES
decreased laryngeal elevation
lack of pharyngeal constrictor activity
A cricopharyngeal myotomy should be considered for patients with
incomplete LES relaxation. - answer-false
What injection could be used to the cricopharyngeal muscle, in place
of a cricopharyngeal myotomy? - answer-botox
The site of "normal" closure of the velopalatine valved is known as
what? - answer-passavant ridge
Sialorrhea is excessive bloody drainage from the nose. - answer-false
The two most common diagnoses requiring laryngotracheal
separation are... - answer-CVA
ALS
