A normal adult female is asked to perform two activities: first, phonate /a/ at her usual fundamental frequency (approximately 210 Hz) and typical loudness for 10 seconds; and second, increase her fundamental frequency to 450 Hz. Based on this scenario, which of the following statements are TRUE? (Select up to four options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

A 50 year old male has suffered injury to the skull and it has resulted in a paralysis of the tensor veli palatini muscles and levetor palatini muscles. These muscles support velum elevation and tension. Which of the following sounds will be most impacted. (Select up to two options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

Which of the following statements are true about the laryngeal muscles? (Select up to two options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

Laryngeal airway resistance at the vocal folds is greater when an individual produces a high-pitched sound compared to their typical pitch (e.g., if a typical adult female phonates at 500 Hz compared to her typical 220 Hz).

You are the nurse caring for a client who just experienced a two minute seizure. Initial assessment indicate no apparent injuries and the client is orientated to person, place, time and situation. The client is lethargic and keeps stating “I just want to sleep.” Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement? 

During tidal breathing (TB), the amount of force created by the contraction of the expiratory muscles is greatest at the start of the expiratory cycle. This statement is FALSE. Review the choices below and pick the most appropriate reasoning for it (pick only one response).

A 50 year old male has suffered injury to the skull and it has resulted in a paralysis of the tensor veli palatini muscles and levetor palatini muscles. These muscles support velum elevation and tension. Which of the following sounds will be most impacted. (Select up to two options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

During normal vocal function, several key mechanisms work together to produce clear, stable phonation. Which of the following processes accurately describe normal vocal function? (Select up to two options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

A normal adult female is asked to perform two activities: first, phonate /a/ at her usual fundamental frequency (approximately 210 Hz) and typical loudness for 10 seconds; and second, increase her fundamental frequency to 450 Hz. Based on this scenario, which of the following statements are TRUE? (Select up to four options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)

A client has just been treated for a serum glucose level of 62 mg/dL. After the blood glucose returns to normal, the nurse is aware that the client should next eat or drink which of the following to maintain stable blood glucose levels?