Question 1

Which of the following activities in physical therapy can contribute to improved communication?&#10;A)Postural training&#10;B)Strengthening the muscles of respiration&#10;C)Activities to improve head control and sitting balance&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above activities in physical therapy can contribute to improved communication. Postural training can improve the alignment of the chest, neck, and head, which can improve vocal mechanics and breath control during speech. Strengthening the muscles of respiration can improve the ability to control airflow during speech. Activities to improve head control and sitting balance can improve eye contact, facial expression, and overall engagement during communication.

Question 2

Activities to AVOID during therapy with a patient with known impairments of auditory comprehension would be any of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A)Speaking too quickly&#10;B)Therapy in a noisy environment&#10;C)Conversing with more than one person at a time&#10;D)Engaging the patient in activities that require divided attention

Accepted Answer

Engaging the patient in activities that require divided attention would be appropriate for therapy with a patient with known impairments of auditory comprehension as it targets the specific deficit. However, speaking too quickly, therapy in a noisy environment, and conversing with more than one person at a time should be avoided as they can further challenge the patient's ability to understand spoken language.

Question 3

Which of the following conditions describes an individual who has deficits in swallowing or interruption in eating function?&#10;A)Dysarthria&#10;B)Dysphagia&#10;C)Dyspraxia&#10;D)Dysphonia

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia describes difficulties with swallowing, including interruptions in the eating process. Dysarthria refers to difficulties with articulating speech, dyspraxia refers to difficulties with motor planning, and dysphonia refers to voice disorders.

Question 4

Ataxic dysarthria is characterized by:&#10;A)Slow or labored articulation and hoarse, breathy phonation&#10;B)Disturbances in timing, movement range and control, and coordination of the muscles&#10;C)Variable articulatory precision; slow rate of speech; harsh, excessive, and overly long pauses&#10;D)Variable articulatory precision, prolonged sounds, monotonous pitch, and loudness

Accepted Answer

Ataxic dysarthria is caused by damage to the cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating movement. As a result, individuals with ataxic dysarthria tend to exhibit disturbances in timing, movement range and control, and coordination of the muscles involved in speech production. This often results in irregular and jerky movements, which can affect the rate and rhythm of speech. While ataxic dysarthria can also affect phonation and respiration, it is primarily characterized by problems with articulation, resulting in imprecise and irregular speech sounds.

Question 5

Which of the following types of aphasia is characterized by nonfluent speech, poor comprehension, poor naming, and poor reading comprehension?&#10;A)Wernicke's aphasia&#10;B)Broca's aphasia&#10;C)Anomic aphasia&#10;D)Global aphasia

Accepted Answer

Global aphasia is characterized by severe impairment in all aspects of language, including nonfluent speech, poor comprehension, poor naming, and poor reading comprehension, due to extensive damage to the language areas of the brain.

Deck 28: Pta: Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language