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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Certification Exam (Latest Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A An SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when
they are:
CORRECT ANSWER: C. trained to interpret/translate from one
language to another.
Therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be:
CORRECT ANSWER: C. evidence-based.
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following
treatment plans or protocols that are:
CORRECT ANSWER: A. provided by the SLP.
Which of the following approaches is a speech modification strategy in fluency therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER: C. easy onset
To best support a 20-year old client/patient or student with a traumatic brain injury in age appropriate cognitive rehabilitation
therapy, the SLPA implements:
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CORRECT ANSWER: A. dual task training by having the
client/patient or student sort cards by color while responding to job interview questions.
The positive behavioral intervention plan approach consists of three aspects; antecedent-behavior-consequence. The antecedent
involves:
CORRECT ANSWER: A. modifying specific aspects of the
environment to prevent problem behaviors from occurring.
The SLPA has changed the treatment activity within the therapy
session therefore, the SLPA should:
CORRECT ANSWER: B. inform the SLP.
A client/patient or student appeared upset on the day of the treatment. She stated, "My best friend isn't talking to me." This is a statement written in a SOAP note. What area of the SOAP
note would you find this statement?:
CORRECT ANSWER: A. subjective
The SLPA has been working with a patient that uses a dynamic display voice output communication device for six months.
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Therapy sessions have now begun to focus on greetings, ordering at restaurants, and reciprocal conversational exchanges.
What has the SLPA been targeting?:
CORRECT ANSWER: C. social competence
True or False: SLPAs may practice under 2 regulatory bodies.
CORRECT ANSWER: True. Asha + your state's licensing body
Who retains full and ethical responsibility for the students, patients and clients served but may delegate specific tasks to the SLPA?
CORRECT ANSWER: The supervising SLP
True or Flase: State licensure laws supersede any ASHA SOP
guidelines.
CORRECT ANSWER: True.
Where can you find the scope of practice (SOP) for an SLPA?
CORRECT ANSWER: The SOP is defined by ASHA in the SLPA
Scope of Practice, AND can differ from state to state
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What is the purpose of the ASHA SOP document? (Name at least 4)
CORRECT ANSWER: 1) Parameters of education & professional
development 2) Responsibilities within & outside the SOP 3) Examples of practice settings 4) Information for others regarding SLPA services 5) Information on ethics & liability 6) Supervision requirements
What 3 categories form the SLPA Scope of Practice?
CORRECT ANSWER: 1) Service Delivery 2) Prevention and
Advocacy Tasks 3) Administrative Tasks
True or False: SLPAs can administer and/or interpret
assessments.
CORRECT ANSWER: FALSE. SLPAs CANNOT administer
and/or interpret assessments. ONLY assist via direction from the supervising SLP.
Which category from the SLPA SOP does this fall under?Present primary prevention information to individuals information to individuals and groups known to be at risk for