professional issues review
C
A 10-year-old whose L1 is Spanish presents with nasality on /i/ and nasal emission on stops and fricatives. The SLP should: A. refer the child to the ESL teacher since he may need help with English B. explain to the family that the child is not a candidate for speech therapy since nasal resonance and nasal emission are part of Spanish phonology C. have the child examined for possible velopharyngeal insufficiency or incompetence D. refer the child to ENT for possible removal of tonsils and adenoids
B
A critical error associated with documentation and communication is: A. Failure to include credentials with your professional signature. B. Failing to report the results of high-risk or invasive procedures in a timely manner. C. Use of a non-approved abbreviation in the context of a therapy note. D. Completion of a note that is too lengthy and may not be reviewed by medical staff in its entirety.
A
A patient in a hospital is being seen by multiple professionals, with each professional providing independent assessment. After each professional has completed initial assessment, each contributes their input to a cohesive treatment plan and shares information regarding the patient's status. Which service delivery model is being utilized in the care of this patient? A. Interdisciplinary B. Transdisciplinary C. Multidisciplinary D. Unidisciplinary
A
A patient who is in the _________ stage of grief is probably not a good candidate for therapy. A. denial B. anger C. bargaining D. depression
C
A patient with ALS starts his session by saying, "I feel I may have brushed my own teeth for the last time this morning." What is the best response by the SLP? A. remind the patient that he is here to work on communication B. excuse yourself and find another staff member who is better qualified to deal with this issue C. set the treatment plan aside until you have listened to the patient and allowed him to express his grief about his worsening condition D. ignore the comment because it is not pertinent to communication
A
A single provider that is cross-trained to address multiple areas of professional service is known as a(n): A. multi-skilled provider B. multi-tasker C. audiologist D. Multidisciplinary provider
B
ASHA determined that SLPs may perform basic client care skills if they have been trained and demonstrate competence in that skill. Which would NOT be included as one of these skills? A. performing patient transfers (e.g., bed to wheelchair) B. administering medication C. taking blood pressure readings D. performing suctioning
B
ASHA has a multilateral agreement with 6 English-speaking countries which: A. allows one application to be credentialed in all 6 countries B. recognizes common standards in academic and clinical practice C. requires that students pursuing a career in SLP take all the same graduate courses and complete 400 clinical hours in the same categories D. grants state licenses to individuals who meet the requirements of the multilateral agreement
D
According to ASHA, counseling: A. must be limited to the individual with the communication disorder, not family members or significant others B. can be practiced by anyone who is sensitive and a good listener C. is outside the SLP's scope of practice and therefore individuals with communication disorders should always be referred to other professionals for counseling D. is within the SLP's scope of practice, but referrals should be made for counseling about issues unrelated to the communication disorder
A
After 25 years of practice, Suzie SLP is still performing assessments as she was taught in graduate school. What ethical standard is she likely violating? A. Individuals shall continue their professional development throughout their careers. B. Individuals shall avoid a conflict of interest. C. Individuals shall not guarantee the results of any procedure. D. Individuals shall not practice outside their personal scope of competence.
D
An SLP has worked in the schools for 15 years after earning the CCC. Now a friend has requested that the SLP treat her father for a swallowing disorder following a stroke. What is the best course of action for the SLP? A. seek the advice of a recent graduate about current evaluation and treatment strategies B. screen the patient and then determine if the patient should be referred to someone else C. attend a continuing education course on swallowing D. refer the friend to an SLP with current training and experience in adult swallowing disorders
A
An SLP is providing therapy for a man who stutters, and the patient asks the SLP to go on a trip for the weekend. How should the SLP respond? A. Tell the patient that it is unethical to have a personal relationship while providing services to a patient B. Politely decline because the SLP is not interested in dating the patient C. Transfer the patient to another SLP's caseload D. Ask the patient to wait and check with the immediate supervisor
B
An SLP used a test that failed to identify individuals who had a disorder. It is likely that the test she chose lacked: A. reliability B. good sensitivity C. good confidence intervals D. good specificity
C
An SLP with CCC enters into an agreement with a pediatrician to provide speech-language services for the pediatrician's patients. What will be most important for the SLP to consider? A. Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services. B. SLPs cannot provide services solely by correspondence. C. SLPs are autonomous and must exercise independent judgment, regardless of referral source or prescription. D. SLPs shall not guarantee the results of any procedure.
C
As a counseling tool, reframing: A. means restating the patient's message B. allows the patient some time to process and formulate a response C. suggests a different perspective from what the patient is expressing D. requires succinct paraphrasing of information
D
Concern about overlapping professional boundaries is: A. only an issue if the SLP works in a medical setting B. best addressed by avoiding interprofessional practice C. not being addressed by ASHA D. often referred to as encroachment
D
Empathy: A. shows the patient that you are sorry they are having to deal with the consequences of a disability B. Implies "I feel sorry for you." C. often requires the SLP to step outside professional boundaries D. is the ability to take another's perspective in an attempt to understand
D
Established standards for clinical documentation in the health care setting require the SLP to include the following in the patient's chart: A. Evaluation notes: (diagnosis, description of problem, date of onset, functional status, standardized test, prognosis) B. Treatment: skilled intervention, treatment provided, treatment time, comprehensive treatment note C. Discharge: summary of treatment provided and agreement with discharge (if and when appropriate) D. All of the above
A
Evidence-based practice is based on: A. the integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient factors B. clinician education, experience, and preference C. research evidence alone D. prevailing practice patterns
C
HIPAA includes, among other mandates: A. a stipulation that different healthcare entities involved in a patient's care cannot share information about that patient B. a requirement that each state develop its own standards for protecting the privacy of patients C. a uniform federal standard for protecting the privacy of patients, to be followed by all healthcare providers in the country D. a requirement that healthcare entities must provide requested records within 90 days
B
Hospice care: A. is rarely provided in the patient's home B. is provided for patients for whom the goals have changed to comfort rather than to cure or prolong life C. involves rehabilitation goals D. includes a substantial role for the SLP
B
How many members does ASHA currently have? A. about 75,000 B. more than 150,000 C. about 1,000,000 members from all over the world D. more than 500,000
B
How much knowledge do claims reviewers typically have of speech-language pathology? A. minimum of an associate's degree in a medical field B. minimal to no understanding C. a fair understanding D. a minimum of 20 hours of training in related terminology
A
IDEA Part C mandates which of the following? A. an Individualized Family Service Plan will be developed for infants and toddlers with disabilities who are referred to early intervention programs B. all children will be evaluated for disabilities during routine pediatric check-ups C. children are eligible for special education once they reach 3 years of age D. teachers from the local public school will be made available to children as soon as they are identified as disabled
A
If a patient needs services for a specific disorder and the practitioner feels that he/she cannot provide competent services to the patient, the practitioner should: A. refer the patient to another professional who is qualified in treating the disorder B. terminate contact with the patient. C. write off the charge for the evaluation since the patient has a disorder the SLP is not prepared to handle D. put the patient on a waiting list, until he/she feels comfortable in treating the disorder.
A
In all work settings, established standards for documentation required SLPs to include which of the following in the record of services? A. goals and periodic progress reviews B. a family medical history C. a signed consent form indicating that the client will not sue for lack of progress D. a physician's report with the medical diagnosis that warrants speech-language therapy
C
In an early intervention program, a monolingual SLP who does not speak a toddler's home language should: A. ask an interpreter to establish goals and develop an intervention program B. administer a comprehensive language test which has been translated into L1 C. teach parents, paraprofessionals, or an older sibling to use intervention strategies while speaking the home language D. only agree to assess the child after 6 to 12 months of bilingual services
D
In deciding whether to use a new treatment, which would be considered the LOWEST level of evidence to support clinical decision-making? A. Nonrandomized, between-groups, controlled trial B. multiple baseline, single-subject study C. retrospective case studies D. expert opinion
C
In recent years, ASHA added a continuing education component to maintenance of the CCC which requires that: A. all ASHA members must earn 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years B. holders of the Certificate of Clinical Competence must earn 30 certification maintenance hours of continuing education for each yearly renewal C. holders of the Certificate of Clinical Competence must earn 30 certification maintenance hours of continuing education over a period of 3 years D. ASHA members earn the number of continuing education units required by their respective state licensing agencies
A
In recent years, ASHA added a continuing education component to maintenance of the CCC which requires that: A. holders of the Certificate of Clinical Competence must earn 30 certification maintenance hours of continuing education over a period of 3 years B. all ASHA members must earn 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years C. holders of the Certificate of Clinical Competence must earn 30 certification maintenance hours of continuing education for each yearly renewal D. ASHA members earn the number of continuing education units required by their respective state licensing agencies
D
In the early stage of building a relationship with a patient, the SLP typically uses: A. person-centered therapy B. cognitive-behavioral counseling C. emotion-focused counseling D. informational counseling
A
In which setting is the SLP most likely to work with patients who have sustained traumatic, life-threatening injuries or who have experienced sudden, serious decline due to critical-illness or disease? A. acute care B. long term care facility C. general community hospital D. rehabilitation hospital
D
It is recognized that standardized tests are not optimal for assessing multicultural populations. However, an advantage of standardized tests is that: A. Standardized tests are always valid. B. Standardized tests eliminate all examiner bias. C. Using a standardized test is the only way to be fair to everyone who is assessed. D. Standardized tests allow comparison with other individuals of the same age.
A
Kevin, a 24-month-old with a 40% delay who scores 2.3 standard deviations below the mean on a standardized test, would be eligible for early intervention due to: A. developmental delay B. being "at risk" C. atypical development D. diagnosed physical or mental condition
C
Licensure in speech-language pathology is intended to: A. promote and protect practitioners who wish to practice in that state B. provide clear guidance that reduces overlap with the practice of related professions, such as occupational therapy C. safeguard the public by establishing minimum levels of education, experience, and competence in order to practice D. regulate the facilities that provide speech-language services to be sure that they meet minimum standards
A
Likelihood ratios: A. can be used to determine how likely it is that a positive test result is a true positive B. cannot be used for negative tests C. should only be calculated for large cohorts D. are useful for research, but cannot be applied to clinical decision-making
D
Maintaining professional autonomy means that: A. must obtain a prescription from a physician before providing clinical services B. SLPs should provide services without consultation of physicians or other professionals C. SLPs should not accept referrals from physicians D. SLPs collaborate with other professionals, but independently make decisions about assessment and treatment of speech-language disorders
A
Marco's first language is Castilian Spanish. His teacher refers him to the SLP because of a "lisp". The SLP notes that the dentalized /s/ only appears in words with the letter "c" followed by a vowel, like "circle". The most likely explanation is: A. Marco's L1 is influencing his English. B. Marco uses the predorsal-alveolar tongue (tongue against lower incisors) placement for /s/. C. Marco is demonstrating a systematic phonetic disorder. D. Marco is at the stage where he is losing teeth and the changing oral landmarks are affecting his articulation.
C
Measuring the child against the communication requirements of the individual grade or classroom is called: A. teacher-initiated assessment B. formal assessment C. curriculum-based assessment D. standardized assessment
B
Meta-analyses: A. are ranked as Class I evidence B. apply statistical methods to combine the results from multiple studies C. should not be used to support clinical decisions because they only include positive findings D. are considerable unreliable because of the problem of selection bias
C
Michelle is married to a physician whose partner often refers patients to Michelle for swallowing therapy. Which rule of ethics should Michelle consider? A. Individuals shall use persons in research only with their informed consent. B. Individuals should engage in clinical services only when they hold the appropriate CCC. C. Individuals shall refer those served professionally solely on the basis of the interest of those being served and not on the basis of any personal financial interest. D. Individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, or training.
C
Michelle is married to a physician whose partner often refers patients to Michelle for swallowing therapy. Which rule of ethics should Michelle consider? A. Individuals should engage in clinical services only when they hold the appropriate CCC. B. Individuals shall use persons in research only with their informed consent. C. Individuals shall refer those served professionally solely on the basis of the interest of those being served and not on the basis of any personal financial interest. D. Individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, or training.
A
One way to address limited access to services is to use "care extenders". Which is NOT true about care extenders? A. Care extenders must be registered or licensed with the state health department. B. Care extenders should be trained and monitored by the certified SLP C. Care extenders may be support personnel such as assistants D. Care extenders should perform tasks that do not require the skills and expertise of the certified SLP
B
One way to address limited access to services is to use "care extenders". Which is NOT true about care extenders? A. Care extenders should perform tasks that do not require the skills and expertise of the certified SLP B. Care extenders must be registered or licensed with the state health department. C. Care extenders should be trained and monitored by the certified SLP D. Care extenders may be support personnel such as assistants
A
PL 94-142, the Education of the Handicapped Act, was later reauthorized and retitled as: A. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act B. the Americans with Disabilities Act C. the Education of the Disabled Act D. the Disabled Individuals' Rights Act
A
PL 94-142, the Education of the Handicapped Act, was later reauthorized and retitled as: A. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act B. the Disabled Individuals' Rights Act C. the Education of the Disabled Act D. the Americans with Disabilities Act
D
PL 99-457: A. required states to report the number of disabled preschoolers served under different categories B. was enacted in 2006 C. excused states from participating in the program if their state's preschool population had more than 15% with disabilities D. increased support for disabled children ages 3-6 and created a new program for infants and toddlers
C
PL 99-457: A. was enacted in 2006 B. excused states from participating in the program if their state's preschool population had more than 15% with disabilities C. increased support for disabled children ages 3-6 and created a new program for infants and toddlers D. required states to report the number of disabled preschoolers served under different categories
A
Patient-centered medical homes include: A. a personal physician who coordinates care provided by a team of various qualified professionals B. one physician assigned to each demographic area C. one medical professional who provides all the care a patient needs at home D. mobile vans that perform outreach in rural communities
A
Professional education should continue: A. throughout one's professional career B. for the first year after graduate school C. for the first year after licensure and certification D. as long as required by state licensure
C
Regarding the ASHA Code of Ethics: A. all of the issues addressed in the Code are specific to the practice of speech-language pathology B. if you violate the ASHA Code of Ethics, you have also violated the Code of your state professional association C. it is your responsibility to follow the spirit of the Code, even if a specific issue is not mentioned D. every ethical issue is covered specifically in the Code
C
Sarah Tonin, an SLP, takes out a Yellow Pages ad which identifies her as a "swallowing specialist". Is there a potential ethical violation? A. No, SLPs are allowed to specialize in several areas. B. Yes, because ASHA does not recognize specialty areas. C. Yes, unless Sarah holds the Board Certified Specialist status from ASHA this ad could be considered misleading. D. No, as long as she properly identifies her degree and CCC status.
D
Services in health care are authorized under insurance requirements, which primarily are based on the requirements of: A. private pay B. Blue Cross/Blue Shield C. Medicaid D. Medicare
B
Special Interest Groups were established within ASHA to: A. control the number of clinicians entering practice in a specialty area B. promote knowledge and skills in specialized areas C. increase salary for clinicians with specialized expertise D. provide grants for research related to particular populations
C
Special Interest Groups were established within ASHA to: A. increase salary for clinicians with specialized expertise B. control the number of clinicians entering practice in a specialty area C. promote knowledge and skills in specialized areas D. provide grants for research related to particular populations
C
Specialty certification is: A. a mandatory program that requires holders of the CCC to select an area of specialty after 5 years of practice B. granted when an SLP joins one of ASHA's Special Interest Groups C. a voluntary program that allows consumers to identify practitioners who have met established educational and experience requirements D. a voluntary program that an SLP can pursue immediately following the completion of the Clinical Fellowship
C
Tertiary care hospitals: A. are designed to provide specialty care to patients with acute illnesses who need more than 25 days of services B. are acute care hospitals that may be located in a rural setting and must rely on larger, more well-equipped hospitals to manage complex cases C. are usually located in metropolitan areas, may be university affiliated or have a physician education component, and are staffed and equipped to handle critical, complex injuries and illnesses D. prepare patients for return to the home environment through rigorous, multidisciplinary therapy lasting three hours per day
C
The Praxis exam in SLP: A. must be retaken every 5 years in order to maintain the CCC B. is optional for ASHA if your state does not require it C. is an example of a summative evaluation D. is an example of a formative evaluation
D
The home health agency that employs you provides a two-hour training on taking blood pressures and requires that you take the blood pressure of each patient you visit. Should you comply? A. Yes, because employees are always obligated to do whatever tasks their employer assigns. B. No, taking a blood pressure is a medical procedure that should only be performed by a licensed nurse or doctor. C. Of course! Your employer would never ask you to do something for which you are not qualified. D. You must evaluate your competence level to decide if you feel prepared to do this. You should also verify that your state licensure doesn't prohibit it.
C
The insurance company requirement for documentation of "medical necessity" means that: A. only physicians can address this aspect of the authorization request B. palliative care is typically denied because it is not medically necessary C. SLPs need to be prepared to educate insurance companies and submit appeals justifying medical necessity D. preventive intervention or services to delay the progress of a condition cannot be justified as medically necessary
C
The insurance company requirement for documentation of "medical necessity" means that: A. only physicians can address this aspect of the authorization request B. palliative care is typically denied because it is not medically necessary C. SLPs need to be prepared to educate insurance companies and submit appeals justifying medical necessity D. preventive intervention or services to delay the progress of a condition cannot be justified as medically necesssary
D
The originator of a new approach to treating stuttering conducts a study on the effectiveness of this approach. This credibility of this study is most likely to be threatened by: A. problems with experimental control B. issues of applicability and relevance C. effect size and confidence intervals D. possible subjectivity and bias
A
Translational research: A. is aimed at converting findings from basic science research into clinically useful information B. focuses on cost-benefit ratios and cost utility C. is used to study issues related to second language acquisition D. has not been done in the field of speech-language pathology
B
What areas of our professions grew in importance during and immediately after World War II? A. stuttering and voice B. aphasia and audiology C. child language disorders D. audiology and augmentative communication
C
What did SLPs add to their scope of practice in the 1980's? A. reading B. hearing screening C. dysphagia D. augmentative communication
A
What does it mean to be autonomous? A. Individuals within the profession have the authority to define qualifications for practice, ethical standards, scopes of practice, and preferred practice patterns. B. Individuals within the profession can determine qualifications for practice but the scope of practice is determined by an external body. C. Individuals within the profession can determine ethical standards, scope of practice, and qualifications for practice, if granted permission by the legislature. D. Individuals are free from oversight by regulatory bodies.
C
What is NOT an appropriate alternative for testing the CLD population? A. Using modified procedures such as rewording instructions, providing more examples, having the child explain the "error" response, administering items beyond the test ceiling, and allowing other similar test responses B. Systematic observations of the target individual, ethnographic interviewing of the family concerning the client's use of language and communicative competence, published assessment questionnaires for parents and teachers, review of supporting documents from other agencies, and dynamic assessment C. Adapting a standardized test so it meets the needs of a client and then using the test norms to score the test D. Adapting a test instrument so that it becomes culturally appropriate for the target population
A
What is the LEAST common reason for insurance denials for speech and language treatment? A. service was medically necessary B. lack of documentation C. improvement not documented D. physician referral not obtained
B
What is the largest minority group in the United States? A. African Americans B. Hispanic C. Asian D. American Indian and Alaska Native
A
What is the primary purpose of early intervention? A. to support families and build their ability to meet the needs of their children B. to develop a primary language C. to develop play skills D. to prevent or decrease the need for services after age three
B
What is the primary purpose of interprofessional collaboration and discussion in health care? A. To ensure that employees are receiving administrative experience, in addition to clinical experience. B. To reduce errors and improve patient outcomes by improving team knowledge of assessment results, current patient status, expected prognosis, barriers or restrictions to plans of care, etc. C. To meet organizational goals for interprofessional collaboration and comply with third party payer requirements. D. To facilitate teamwork, which reduces the workload for each individual provider.
C
What is the primary purpose of interprofessional collaboration and discussion in health care? A. To facilitate teamwork, which reduces the workload for each individual provider. B. To meet organizational goals for interprofessional collaboration and comply with third party payer requirements. C. To reduce errors and improve patient outcomes by improving team knowledge of assessment results, current patient status, expected prognosis, barriers or restrictions to plans of care, etc. D. To ensure that employees are receiving administrative experience, in addition to clinical experience.
C
What is true with regard to ASHA's view of social dialects? A. Children and adults may be admitted to treatment programs or identified as disordered solely based on their dialect. B. Dialectal variation of English is considered a communication disorder. C. Individuals who speak a nonstandard English dialect may elect to have speech and language services to develop Standard American English. D. Most social dialects are substandard variations of English that have limited effectiveness.
D
What type of business structure is a legal entity whose scope of activity and name are restricted by its charter, and who must be granted permission to operate under state laws? A. sole proprietorship B. limited liability company C. partnership D. corporation
C
When providing early intervention for at-risk infants, the SLP's focus should be: A. establishing object permanence through play activities B. introducing augmentative communication C. teaching primary caregivers to assist with language learning and/or feeding D. eliciting productions of vocalizations to support babbling
A
When working with a family and their 7-year-old son with Down Syndrome, which is NOT a topic for which the SLP might provide counseling? A. the cardiac and other health issues related to Down Syndrome B. the child's ability to have friends C. the child's ability to live independently in the future D. the parents' concerns about safety because of the child's limited ability to communicate
C
Which is NOT a critical element in the process of developing cross-cultural competence? A. becoming aware of the influence of one's own beliefs and background in providing effective services B. demonstrating respect for an individual's race, ethnicity, lifestyle, physical/mental ability, religious beliefs/practices, and heritage C. knowing which cultural group is normative D. considering the impact of acculturation processes on the assessment and treatment of communication disorders
D
Which is NOT a recommended criteria for medical necessity? A. the treatment will prevent the worsening of an illness, condition, or disability B. the services are appropriate for the age and health status of the individual C. the treatment will assist the patient to achieve or maintain maximum functional capacity in performing ADL D. the treatment will include medical management of the disorder
C
Which is NOT a threat to our professional autonomy? A. productivity expectations set by someone other than the SLP B. physician prescriptions for specific assessment and treatment methods C. licensing laws D. overlapping scopes of practice with other professions
A
Which is NOT an accurate statement about schools in the United States today? A. The highest percentage of special education students are those with significant intellectual disabilities. B. The highest percentage of students in special education have learning disabilities and/or speech-language impairments. C. There are more students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds than ever before. D. Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their day in general education settings.
C
Which is NOT true of the SLP CF experience? A. It is your responsibility as the CF to maintain documentation and ensure that your mentor fulfills the monitoring requirements. B. It is your responsibility to know if the state in which you complete your CF has requirements that differ from ASHA's. C. All employers are required to provide a supervisor with CCC when they hire new graduates. D. It is your responsibility as the CF to determine if a particular employment site provides the experiences required for a CF.
A
Which is an example of unethical conduct on the part of the supervising SLP? A. Failing to provide a sufficient amount of supervision based on minimum requirements and the performance of the assistant or CF B. Providing feedback that is directed toward the supervisee's interpersonal skills C. Requiring the clinical fellow/intern to extend the fellowship/internship due to concerns about the supervisee's performance D. Failing to develop a written plan at the beginning of the supervisory relationship, indicating how and when monitoring will be completed
D
Which is the LEAST appropriate example of advocacy actions that SLPs might use to improve access and quality of care available to individuals with communication disorders? A. educating consumers about the value of the SLP's service and the relationship to success in various aspects of life such as school and employment B. convincing insurance companies to include SLP services in their health care plans C. informing legislators and their staff members about critical access and service delivery issues faced by children and adults in their home districts D. taking out a Yellow Pages ad promoting a private practice
A
Which is the most widely used outcomes measure in rehabilitation settings, designed to score level of function on activities such as eating and walking? A. The Functional Independence Measure B. The Boston Assessment of Severe Aphasia C. The Ross Information Processing Assessment D. The Behavior Intervention Plan
C
Which is within the SLP's scope of practice for counseling Mrs. A and her family in an acute care setting, following her recent stroke and subsequent moderate to severe aphasia? A. discussing the medical course of recovery, including the likelihood of additional strokes, and the effect of Mrs. A's general health status on the prognosis for her B. initiating a discussion about the likelihood that Mrs. A will need a speech-generating device because she will probably never regain the ability to produce intelligible speech C. discussing what is known about the outcomes of aphasia and general outline of recovery, but clarifying that only broad generalizations can be made D. initiating a discussion with Mr. A about family finances and the need to rethink plans for retirement
B
Which legislation sought to improve academic progress for all students by requiring highly qualified teachers and annual academic assessments for all students? A. Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 B. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 D. Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
A
Which of the following is NOT true? A. It is generally best for children with language-learning disabilities to be monolingual, not bilingual, because learning two languages is confusing and overtaxes children's cognitive-linguistic skills. B. When a typically developing child is learning a second language, it takes approximately 5 to 7 years to develop cognitive language academic proficiency skills that are commensurate with those of native speakers. C. Code-switching, or alternating between two languages, is part of natural bilingual development and is used by normal bilingual speakers worldwide. D. Typical processes of second-language acquisition include transfer and a silent period.
A
Which of the following statements about medical necessity is FALSE? A. It is fairly simple for the SLP to prove. B. It has no standardized definition. C. It is loosely defined and frequently used to deny authorizations or reauthorizations for care. D. Its inclusion in contract language gives the health plan consider discretion in determining the use and duration of covered benefits.
D
Which should be the SLP's primary focus of early intervention services for infants and toddlers? A. Introducing an augmentative communication system B. Establishing object permanence through play activities C. Promoting cognitive readiness for language through play activities D. Coaching parents to facilitate early communication skills
D
Which statement about collaboration in schools is FALSE? A. SLPs in schools may use a variety of service delivery models tht involve collaboration with general education teachers, special education teachers, and other professionals. B. IEP teams may include parents, teachers, and other professionals from relevant disciplines. C. Participation in interdisciplinary teams is an important aspect of SLP practice in schools. D. Working in teams to provide services to students with special needs is recommended, but not legally required by IDEA.
B
Which statement regarding education funding is FALSE? A. While the federal government contributes the least percentage to the cost of public education, it makes most of the rules. B. Federal funds spent on public education comprise about 40% of the national annual budget. C. Education in public schools is funded by federal, state, and local monies. D. The primary source of funding for public schools is money raised through property taxes within the local school district.
B
Which statement regarding supervision of support personnel is FALSE? A. The SLP supervisor is responsible for verifying that the assistant has obtained a license and that the license is kept current. B. Direct and indirect supervision are essentially the same thing. C. Texas requires both direct and indirect supervision. D. The SLP delegates tasks to the assistant, but retains responsibility for all services provided.
A
Which would be considered unethical behavior by an SLP who owns a private practice? A. selecting clients on the basis of their income level B. receiving small gifts from clients during the holidays C. dismissing a client who has not shown improvement D. allowing graduate student clinicians to treat clients and providing 25% supervision
D
Who best serves as a bilingual interpreter in a clinical situation? A. a native speaker of the target language B. a family member who speaks the target language C. another SLP or audiologist who speaks the target language D. someone who is equally fluent in both languages
B
With regard to advocacy, which statement is FALSE? A. Individuals who would benefit from our services often do not have the knowledge necessary to navigate the bureaucratic system to obtain coverage for needed services. B. Most individuals with communication disorders are able to advocate vigorously for their own needs. C. The goals of improved access and quality of care are often in direct conflict with insurance companies' goal of cost containment. D. Historically, SLPS have had little experience in the arena of public policy development, political advocacy, and lobbying.
A
With regard to advocacy, which statement is FALSE? A. Most individuals with communication disorders are able to advocate vigorously for their own needs. B. Individuals who would benefit from our services often do not have the knowledge necessary to navigate the bureaucratic system to obtain coverage for needed services. C. Historically, SLPS have had little experience in the arena of public policy development, political advocacy, and lobbying. D. The goals of improved access and quality of care are often in direct conflict with insurance companies' goal of cost containment.
D
With regard to ethical standards of conduct, the fairness and justice approach refers to: A. protecting the rights of the individuals we serve B. taking actions that enhance the community as a whole C. doing the most good and least harm D. treating all individuals equitably, using some defensible standard
A
With regard to ethical standards of conduct, the fairness and justice approach refers to: A. treating all individuals equitably, using some defensible standard B. taking actions that enhance the community as a whole C. doing the most good and least harm D. protecting the rights of the individuals we serve
B
You become licensed as an SLP in Texas and then move to New York. Will you automatically be able to transfer your license from Texas to New York? A. No, you cannot be licensed in another state until you surrender your Texas license. B. No, because state licensing requirements vary, although many match the requirements for the ASHA CCC. C. Yes, because all states have reciprocity for licensure. D. Yes, if you have taken the number of continuing education hours that New York requires.
C
You become licensed as an SLP in Texas and then move to New York. Will you automatically be able to transfer your license from Texas to New York? A. No, you cannot be licensed in another state until you surrender your Texas license. B. Yes, because all states have reciprocity for licensure. C. No, because state licensing requirements vary, although many match the requirements for the ASHA CCC. D. Yes, if you have taken the number of continuing education hours that New York requires.
