Question 1

A bifid tongue can occur in children with:

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A)  Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. 
B)  Mohr's syndrome. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  Down syndrome. 
A)  Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. 
B)  Mohr's syndrome. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  Down syndrome. B

Question 2

Discuss the impact of a complete cleft of the lip, soft palate and hard palate on speech, feeding and dentition.

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A complete cleft of the lip, soft palate, and hard palate can have a significant impact on speech, feeding, and dentition.

Speech: The presence of a cleft in the lip, soft palate, and hard palate can affect speech production. It can lead to difficulties in articulating certain sounds, such as /p/, /b/, and /m/, as well as nasal speech due to the inability to properly close off the nasal cavity. Speech therapy and surgical intervention may be necessary to improve speech intelligibility and resonance.

Feeding: Infants born with a complete cleft of the lip, soft palate, and hard palate may have difficulty feeding, as they may struggle to create a proper seal while sucking. This can lead to poor weight gain and nutritional deficiencies. Specialized feeding techniques and devices, such as specialized bottles and nipples, may be required to ensure adequate nutrition and growth.

Dentition: The presence of a cleft in the lip, soft palate, and hard palate can also impact the development of the teeth and jaw. It can lead to dental anomalies, such as missing or malformed teeth, misalignment of the dental arches, and issues with the eruption of permanent teeth. Orthodontic treatment and surgical intervention may be necessary to address these dental issues and improve the overall dental health of the individual.

In conclusion, a complete cleft of the lip, soft palate, and hard palate can have a significant impact on speech, feeding, and dentition. Early intervention and a multidisciplinary approach involving speech therapists, feeding specialists, and dental professionals are essential to address these challenges and improve the overall quality of life for individuals born with this condition.

Question 3

Egressive consonants are produced:

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A)  during inhalation. 
B)  during exhalation. 
C)  with the tongue dorsum. 
D)  only when a speaker articulates a click. 
A)  during inhalation. 
B)  during exhalation. 
C)  with the tongue dorsum. 
D)  only when a speaker articulates a click. B

Question 4

The tongue is classified as a muscular hydrostat, which means:

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A)  the volume of the tongue changes when it is elongated, shortened, bent, or twisted. 
B)  elongation of the tongue changes the tongue volume but twisting does not. 
C)  the tongue needs to remain hydrated and moist. 
D)  the volume of the tongue remains the same regardless of whether it is elongated, shortened, bent, or twisted. 
A)  the volume of the tongue changes when it is elongated, shortened, bent, or twisted. 
B)  elongation of the tongue changes the tongue volume but twisting does not. 
C)  the tongue needs to remain hydrated and moist. 
D)  the volume of the tongue remains the same regardless of whether it is elongated, shortened, bent, or twisted.

Question 5

The glottis refers to the:

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A)  space between the oral and nasal cavities. 
B)  space between the nasopharynx and oropharynx. 
C)  space between the vocal folds. 
D)  the size of the opening of the Eustachian tube. 
A)  space between the oral and nasal cavities. 
B)  space between the nasopharynx and oropharynx. 
C)  space between the vocal folds. 
D)  the size of the opening of the Eustachian tube.

Question 6

The philtrum is:

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A)  the space between the pharyngeal tonsils in the pharynx. 
B)  the thin fold of connective tissue joining the upper lip and the space between the upper central incisors. 
C)  the vertical groove in the middle of the upper lip that extends from the upper lip to the nasal septum. 
D)  the thin fold of connective tissue joining the lower lip and lower central incisors. 
A)  the space between the pharyngeal tonsils in the pharynx. 
B)  the thin fold of connective tissue joining the upper lip and the space between the upper central incisors. 
C)  the vertical groove in the middle of the upper lip that extends from the upper lip to the nasal septum. 
D)  the thin fold of connective tissue joining the lower lip and lower central incisors.

Question 7

Select one of the following syndromes (Pierre Robin syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Down syndrome, oro-facial-digital syndrome, Mohr's syndrome, Klippel-Feil syndrome). Describe (a) the syndrome, (b) the possible structural impairments associated with the syndrome, and (c) how those structural impairments might impact speech acquisition.

Accepted Answer

Pierre Robin syndrome is a rare genetic

Question 8

Muhammad (3;2 years) has acute otitis media (AOM). Larry (3;4 years) has otitis media with effusion (OME). This most likely means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mohammad has a painful middle ear infection, whereas Larry has a build-up of fluid in the middle ear cavity. 
B)  Mohammad has a build-up of fluid in the middle ear cavity whereas Larry has a painful middle ear infection. 
C)  Mohammad has a conductive hearing loss, whereas Larry has sensorineural hearing loss. 
D)  Mohammad needs pressure equalizer tubes (PE tubes) whereas Larry needs a course of antibiotics. 
A)  Mohammad has a painful middle ear infection, whereas Larry has a build-up of fluid in the middle ear cavity. 
B)  Mohammad has a build-up of fluid in the middle ear cavity whereas Larry has a painful middle ear infection. 
C)  Mohammad has a conductive hearing loss, whereas Larry has sensorineural hearing loss. 
D)  Mohammad needs pressure equalizer tubes (PE tubes) whereas Larry needs a course of antibiotics.

Question 9

Discuss what it means to suggest that childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be a secondary disorder to complex neurobehavioral disorders such as Joubert syndrome, galactosemia, Rett syndrome, and Rolandic epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a m

Question 10

You are conducting a routine oral structure and function examination with Myra (4;5 years). With gloves on your hand, you feel her rugae, that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mucous membrane covering the hard palate. 
B)  the wrinkled membrane covering across the slope of her alveolar arch. 
C)  the thin member of connective tissue joining her upper lip to her upper teeth. 
D)  the surfaces of her upper and lower molars. 
A)  the mucous membrane covering the hard palate. 
B)  the wrinkled membrane covering across the slope of her alveolar arch. 
C)  the thin member of connective tissue joining her upper lip to her upper teeth. 
D)  the surfaces of her upper and lower molars.

Question 11

To snip or not to snip? Write a critical appraisal of the literature on ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and when a frenulectomy may be appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-

Question 12

Jacob (4;4 years) cannot elevate his the tongue towards his nose. He has no other difficulties with tongue movement. This means that he:

Accepted Answer

A)  has tongue-tie and needs to have it surgically released. 
B)  would be unable to articulate alveolar consonants /t, d, n/. 
C)  does not necessarily have tongue-tie and should still be able to articulate alveolar consonants /t, d, n/. 
D)  has childhood dysarthria. 
A)  has tongue-tie and needs to have it surgically released. 
B)  would be unable to articulate alveolar consonants /t, d, n/. 
C)  does not necessarily have tongue-tie and should still be able to articulate alveolar consonants /t, d, n/. 
D)  has childhood dysarthria.

Question 13

The bones of the middle ear include:

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A)  malleus, incus, and stapes. 
B)  cochlea, internal auditory meatus, and the vestibular stapes. 
C)  malleus, stirrup, and stapes. 
D)  hammer, incus, and anvil. 
A)  malleus, incus, and stapes. 
B)  cochlea, internal auditory meatus, and the vestibular stapes. 
C)  malleus, stirrup, and stapes. 
D)  hammer, incus, and anvil.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the impact of an injury to the facial nerve (VII) versus the trigeminal nerve (V) on speech production.

Accepted Answer

An injury to the facial nerve (VII) and

Question 15

Research examining frequency of clefts of the hard palate found that they were:

Accepted Answer

A)  more common in Asian and American Indian populations than African-derived populations. 
B)  more common in Caucasian populations than any other racial group. 
C)  more common in African-derived populations than Asian populations. 
D)  more common in Caucasian populations than Asian and American Indian populations. 
A)  more common in Asian and American Indian populations than African-derived populations. 
B)  more common in Caucasian populations than any other racial group. 
C)  more common in African-derived populations than Asian populations. 
D)  more common in Caucasian populations than Asian and American Indian populations.

Question 16

Describe how the lips are involved in the production of speech.

Accepted Answer

The lips play a crucial role in the prod

Question 17

Tiffany is typically developing. She has lost three primary teeth, so is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 4 years old. 
B)  5 to 7 years old. 
C)  8 to 10 years old. 
D)  10 to 12 years old. 
A)  3 to 4 years old. 
B)  5 to 7 years old. 
C)  8 to 10 years old. 
D)  10 to 12 years old.

Question 18

If a person has retrocochlear pathology it means, the person has a problem with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the structure of the cochlear. 
B)  the vestibular labyrinth. 
C)  the oval window that links the middle ear cavity with the inner ear. 
D)  the structure or function of the auditory nerve. 
A)  the structure of the cochlear. 
B)  the vestibular labyrinth. 
C)  the oval window that links the middle ear cavity with the inner ear. 
D)  the structure or function of the auditory nerve.

Question 19

List six biological functions of the lips.

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The lips serve several important biologi

Question 20

An impairment of the facial (VII) nerve would most likely result in difficulty articulating which of the following consonants?

Accepted Answer

A)  /p/ 
B)  /?/ 
C)  /h/ 
D)  /k/ 
A)  /p/ 
B)  /?/ 
C)  /h/ 
D)  /k/

A bifid tongue can occur in children with:

Discuss the impact of a complete cleft of the lip, soft palate and hard palate on speech, feeding and dentition.

Egressive consonants are produced:

The tongue is classified as a muscular hydrostat, which means:

The glottis refers to the:

The philtrum is:

Muhammad (3;2 years) has acute otitis media (AOM). Larry (3;4 years) has otitis media with effusion (OME). This most likely means that:

Discuss what it means to suggest that childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be a secondary disorder to complex neurobehavioral disorders such as Joubert syndrome, galactosemia, Rett syndrome, and Rolandic epilepsy.

You are conducting a routine oral structure and function examination with Myra (4;5 years). With gloves on your hand, you feel her rugae, that is:

To snip or not to snip? Write a critical appraisal of the literature on ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and when a frenulectomy may be appropriate.

Jacob (4;4 years) cannot elevate his the tongue towards his nose. He has no other difficulties with tongue movement. This means that he:

The bones of the middle ear include:

Compare and contrast the impact of an injury to the facial nerve (VII) versus the trigeminal nerve (V) on speech production.

Research examining frequency of clefts of the hard palate found that they were:

Describe how the lips are involved in the production of speech.

Tiffany is typically developing. She has lost three primary teeth, so is most likely:

If a person has retrocochlear pathology it means, the person has a problem with:

List six biological functions of the lips.

An impairment of the facial (VII) nerve would most likely result in difficulty articulating which of the following consonants?

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Exam 3: Articulatory Foundations of Speech

A bifid tongue can occur in children with:

Discuss the impact of a complete cleft of the lip, soft palate and hard palate on speech, feeding and dentition.

Egressive consonants are produced:

The tongue is classified as a muscular hydrostat, which means:

The glottis refers to the:

The philtrum is:

Muhammad (3;2 years) has acute otitis media (AOM). Larry (3;4 years) has otitis media with effusion (OME). This most likely means that:

Discuss what it means to suggest that childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be a secondary disorder to complex neurobehavioral disorders such as Joubert syndrome, galactosemia, Rett syndrome, and Rolandic epilepsy.

You are conducting a routine oral structure and function examination with Myra (4;5 years). With gloves on your hand, you feel her rugae, that is:

To snip or not to snip? Write a critical appraisal of the literature on ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and when a frenulectomy may be appropriate.

Jacob (4;4 years) cannot elevate his the tongue towards his nose. He has no other difficulties with tongue movement. This means that he:

The bones of the middle ear include:

Compare and contrast the impact of an injury to the facial nerve (VII) versus the trigeminal nerve (V) on speech production.

Research examining frequency of clefts of the hard palate found that they were:

Describe how the lips are involved in the production of speech.

Tiffany is typically developing. She has lost three primary teeth, so is most likely:

If a person has retrocochlear pathology it means, the person has a problem with:

List six biological functions of the lips.

An impairment of the facial (VII) nerve would most likely result in difficulty articulating which of the following consonants?

Children With Speech Sound Disorders

Classification, Causes, and Co-Occurrence

Transcription of Speech

Theoretical Foundations of Childrens Speech

Childrens Speech Acquisition

Assessment Preparation, Purpose, and Types

Assessment of Childrens Speech

Analysis of Childrens Speech

Goal Setting

Intervention Principles and Plans

Intervention Procedures and Evaluation

Phonological Intervention Approaches

Articulatory and Motor Speech Intervention Approaches

Evidence-Based Practice in Practice

Individual Children With Speech Sound Disorders: Case Studies

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