Speech-Language Pathology Flashcards
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What term describes difficulty swallowing due to neurological or structural causes?
Answer: Dysphagia
Dysphagia refers to swallowing impairment and can affect any of the four phases: oral preparatory, oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal.
Which bedside screening tool is commonly used by SLPs to identify aspiration risk in acute care?
Answer: 3-oz water swallow test
The 3-oz water swallow test is a quick bedside screen where the patient drinks 3 oz of water continuously; coughing, throat clearing, or wet voice suggests aspiration risk.
Broca's aphasia is characterized by which communication profile?
Answer: Non-fluent speech with relatively preserved comprehension
Broca's aphasia involves effortful, telegraphic speech production with good auditory comprehension, resulting from damage to the left inferior frontal gyrus.
What is the primary feature of dysarthria that distinguishes it from aphasia?
Answer: Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder affecting speech production, not language
Dysarthria results from neuromuscular impairment of speech production mechanisms (respiration, phonation, articulation), while language itself remains intact.
Which articulation test is most commonly used to assess speech sound production in children?
Answer: Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA-3)
The GFTA-3 is the most widely used standardized assessment for evaluating consonant production accuracy in children ages 2–21.
What does AAC stand for in speech-language pathology?
Answer: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AAC encompasses all methods (speech-generating devices, picture boards, sign language) used to supplement or replace natural speech for individuals with complex communication needs.