SLP - Speech-Language Pathology Foundations and Professional Practice Questions and Answers

Question 1

An SLP in a private practice receives a referral for a 7-year-old child who attends a school where the SLP also works part-time.
The child's parents are seeking supplemental services outside of the school district.
According to the ASHA Code of Ethics, what is the most critical first step for the SLP to take?

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Fully inform the parents of the services available within the school setting and give them the freedom to choose their provider.

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Inform the school administration of the intent to provide private services to the student.

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Begin private therapy immediately to address the child's needs as quickly as possible.

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Refuse to see the client privately to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

Question 2

A speech-language pathologist is designing a new treatment protocol for aphasia. To ensure the protocol is grounded in evidence-based practice (EBP), which of the following components is LEAST critical to consider during the initial design phase?

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The cost-effectiveness of the materials and technology required for the protocol.

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The clinician's personal experience and past success with similar therapeutic techniques.

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The latest peer-reviewed research articles on aphasia treatment efficacy.

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The specific values, preferences, and expectations of the future clients who will receive the treatment.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best represents a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule in a speech-language pathology context?

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Using a patient's full name and diagnosis in a case study presentation at a national conference without written consent.

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Faxing a patient's evaluation report to their primary care physician using a secure e-fax service.

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Discussing a child's progress with their parents in a private therapy room with the door closed.

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Leaving a voicemail on a patient's phone that says, 'This is the speech therapy clinic calling to confirm your 10 AM appointment tomorrow.'

Question 4

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides for services for children from birth to age 21. Which part of IDEA governs services for a 4-year-old child with a diagnosed speech impairment?

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Part B

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Part A

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Part C

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Part D

Question 5

According to the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, which of the following activities falls within the professional roles and responsibilities of an SLP?

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Counseling individuals and their families regarding the emotional and social effects of a communication disorder.

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Diagnosing and treating auditory processing disorders independently of an audiologist.

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Prescribing medication to manage anxiety related to a fluency disorder.

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Performing surgical procedures on the vocal folds to remove polyps.

Question 6

An SLP supervisor in a hospital setting is asked by the administration to require their clinical fellows (CFs) to handle a caseload that exceeds their level of training and experience, compromising their ability to provide competent care. According to the ASHA Code of Ethics, the supervisor's primary ethical obligation is to:

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Refuse to permit the CFs to provide services that exceed their competence and compromise their professional judgment.

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Follow the administrator's directive to meet the hospital's productivity targets.

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Resign from the position to avoid the ethical conflict.

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Advise the CFs to seek additional continuing education to handle the complex caseload.