SLPA Work Settings 2

Question 1

Which work setting requires an SLPA to follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when providing services?

Accepted Answer

Public school district

Answer

Public school districts are governed by IDEA, which mandates free appropriate public education and related services including speech-language pathology.

Question 2

An SLPA working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is most likely to assist with:

Accepted Answer

Feeding and swallowing support for premature infants

Answer

NICU SLPAs primarily assist with feeding and swallowing interventions for premature or medically fragile newborns.

Question 3

In a residential facility for adults with intellectual disabilities, an SLPA's role most commonly includes:

Accepted Answer

Implementing functional communication programs developed by the SLP

Answer

SLPAs in residential facilities implement SLP-designed functional communication programs to support daily living skills.

Question 4

Which documentation system is most commonly used in hospital-based acute care settings where an SLPA might work?

Accepted Answer

SOAP notes in the electronic health record

Answer

Hospital-based settings use SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes within electronic health records for clinical documentation.

Question 5

An SLPA employed by a home health agency must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

The supervising SLP has approved the session plan before each home visit

Answer

Home health SLPAs must have session plans approved by the supervising SLP and cannot independently modify treatment.

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

SLPA Work Settings 2