Where Should You Insert the Scope When Evaluating Velopharyngeal Function

question 1

Multiple Choice

Where should you insert the scope when evaluating velopharyngeal function?

• A)Inferior meatus because it will come out on top of the velum
• B)Inferior meatus because it is the largest and therefore causes the least discomfort
• C)Superior meatus because it will allow visualization from the highest point of the nasopharynx
• D)Middle meatus because it allows a view from above
• E)Superior meatus because its smaller size will keep the scope from "wiggling" around too much

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