SLPA Roles and Responsibilities 5

Question 1

An SLPA working in a school discovers that a student on their caseload is not making expected progress. The SLPA's responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Document observations and discuss them with the supervising SLP to determine next steps

Answer

SLPAs document and report lack of progress to the SLP, who then determines whether to modify goals, adjust strategies, or re-evaluate.

Question 2

Which of the following situations requires the SLPA to immediately stop a session and contact the supervising SLP?

Accepted Answer

A client with dysphagia coughs repeatedly and shows signs of aspiration

Answer

Signs of aspiration during dysphagia therapy represent a medical emergency requiring immediate SLP consultation.

Question 3

An SLPA in a hospital setting is asked by a nurse to provide a brief update on a shared client's swallowing status. The SLPA should:

Accepted Answer

Share only the information the SLP has authorized the SLPA to disclose to the care team

Answer

SLPAs may communicate with the care team only to the extent authorized by the supervising SLP and within HIPAA guidelines.

Question 4

What is the SLPA's ethical obligation if they are asked by their employer to perform tasks outside their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Decline the out-of-scope tasks and report the situation to the appropriate professional or regulatory body if necessary

Answer

SLPAs must refuse tasks outside their scope of practice regardless of employer pressure and may report such situations to the state licensing board or ASHA.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between direct and indirect supervision for SLPAs?

Accepted Answer

Direct supervision means the SLP is physically present or immediately available; indirect includes methods such as phone consultation and record review

Answer

Direct supervision involves the SLP being present in real time, while indirect supervision includes alternative oversight methods like phone consultation, email communication, and chart review.

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

SLPA Roles and Responsibilities 5