ASHA Risk Management & Mitigation 2

Question 1

An SLP suspects a patient with dysphagia is silently aspirating during a clinical swallow evaluation. What is the most appropriate immediate risk mitigation step?

Accepted Answer

Recommend modified diet textures and refer for instrumental assessment

Answer

Recommending modified diet textures immediately reduces aspiration risk while an instrumental assessment (MBSS or FEES) provides definitive information.

Question 2

Under ASHA's Code of Ethics, an SLP is ethically obligated to do which of the following when a risk to a client's welfare is identified?

Accepted Answer

Take immediate action to protect the client and report concerns through appropriate channels

Answer

ASHA's Code of Ethics Principle I requires SLPs to act in the best interest of clients and report welfare concerns through appropriate channels.

Question 3

Which factor most significantly increases fall risk for elderly patients receiving speech-language pathology services in a skilled nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive impairment combined with impulsivity

Answer

Cognitive impairment with impulsivity leads to unsafe independent transfers and ambulation, dramatically increasing fall risk.

Question 4

When an SLP identifies that a supervisee has been providing services beyond their competency level, what is the supervisor's primary risk mitigation responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Immediately reassign affected clients and provide remedial training or supervision

Answer

The supervisor must immediately act to protect clients and provide remediation, as supervisors are accountable for the quality of services their supervisees provide.

Question 5

A client with severe TBI demonstrates agitation and combative behavior during speech therapy. Which risk mitigation strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

End the session, ensure safety, and consult with the interdisciplinary team

Answer

Ensuring physical safety by ending the session and consulting the IDT is the priority when a client exhibits combative behavior.

(ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification Practice Test

(ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification Practice Test

ASHA Risk Management & Mitigation 2