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Assessment Techniques & Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Which instrumental swallowing assessment provides real-time visualization of bolus transit through the pharynx and esophagus?

    Answer: Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)

    VFSS (modified barium swallow study) uses fluoroscopy to view the entire swallow in real time, including the esophageal phase.

  2. When administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) for communication assessment, the SLP is primarily evaluating:

    Answer: Social communication and interaction behaviors

    The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured observation tool that assesses social communication and interaction to support ASD diagnosis.

  3. A mean length of utterance (MLU) of 3.5 morphemes in a language sample from a 4-year-old is best interpreted as:

    Answer: Significantly below age expectations

    By age 4, typical MLU is approximately 4.5–5.0 morphemes; an MLU of 3.5 falls below the expected range.

  4. During FEES, 'white-out' occurs when the epiglottis inverts and the larynx elevates, causing temporary loss of endoscopic view. This phase corresponds to:

    Answer: The pharyngeal swallow

    White-out during FEES coincides with the pharyngeal swallow when laryngeal elevation and epiglottic inversion block the camera view.

  5. The stimulability testing of an error sound provides information about:

    Answer: The likelihood of improvement with intervention

    A stimulable error sound suggests the child can produce it with cues, indicating a better prognosis for treatment success.

  6. Which feature distinguishes the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-5) Screener from the full CELF-5 battery?

    Answer: The screener provides a pass/fail decision rather than standard scores

    The CELF-5 Screener yields a pass/fail outcome to quickly identify who needs further evaluation, not diagnostic standard scores.

  7. In a connected speech fluency analysis, which measure best captures the proportion of stuttering-like disfluencies (SLDs) in a sample?

    Answer: Percent syllables stuttered (%SS)

    Percent syllables stuttered (%SS) specifically quantifies stuttering-like disfluencies (part-word repetitions, prolongations, blocks) per syllable spoken.