SLPA Work Settings 5

Question 1

In a pediatric feeding clinic, an SLPA's primary support role involves:

Accepted Answer

Assisting the SLP during feeding evaluations and implementing prescribed feeding therapy techniques

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Independently selecting feeding strategies based on clinical judgment

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Conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies without SLP supervision

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Prescribing modified textures for the child's home diet

Question 2

A school-based SLPA serving students with limited English proficiency (LEP) should:

Accepted Answer

Consult with the SLP and use bilingual resources or interpreters when appropriate

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Conduct evaluations in English only to maintain consistency

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Dismiss bilingual students until they acquire sufficient English

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Independently determine if the student has a language disorder versus a language difference

Question 3

Which characteristic distinguishes an outpatient rehabilitation clinic from an inpatient rehabilitation setting for an SLPA?

Accepted Answer

Clients in outpatient settings commute to therapy and return home after sessions

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Clients in outpatient settings are hospitalized overnight

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SLPAs in outpatient settings are not required to follow supervision ratios

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Documentation is not required in outpatient rehabilitation

Question 4

Which professional team member in a school setting is most likely to co-treat with an SLPA to address a student's pragmatic language and social skills?

Accepted Answer

School counselor or special education teacher

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School custodian

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School nurse

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School librarian

Question 5

An SLPA working in a burn unit of a hospital most likely provides speech-language support for:

Accepted Answer

Communication and swallowing difficulties arising from facial or airway burns

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Phonological awareness and reading skills

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Accent modification for professional purposes

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Pediatric stuttering treatment

Question 6

In a hospice setting, an SLPA may be asked to support which primary goal of care?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing comfort and quality of life through supported communication and safe swallowing strategies

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Restoring full communication function to pre-illness baseline

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Conducting comprehensive language evaluations for the care team

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Developing long-term rehabilitation plans for speech improvement

Question 7

Which workplace setting requires an SLPA to be most familiar with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

Skilled nursing facility

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Public elementary school

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University training clinic

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Private pediatric outpatient practice