COMD; 4500, Exam 1 questions n
answers rated A+ 2025/2026
Where do SLP's work? Education - correct answer ✔✔56%
53% in schools.
3% in universities and colleges.
Where do SLP's work? Health Care - correct answer ✔✔39%
16% in nonresidential facilities (outpatient clinics, home care).
13% in hospitals.
10% in residential facilities (skilled nursing facilities).
Who are we treating? - correct answer ✔✔Individuals with speech, language, swallowing
difficulties.
Usually receive treatment in a medical setting.
Usually already have a medical diagnosis.
Sometimes SLP may be the first health professional they visit.
,Speech / language / swallowing problem may be the first sign of an underlying medical
condition.
Settings influences practice: Acute care hospital - correct answer ✔✔Mostly consultation - little
opportunity to start treatment.
Emphasis on diagnostic evaluation.
Settings influences practice:
Rehabilitation center - correct answer ✔✔Treatment focus - over weeks or even months.
Capitalize on physiologic recovery. Maximize gains.
Settings influences practice:
Home care - correct answer ✔✔Continued rehabilitation at home.
Settings influences practice:
Nursing home - correct answer ✔✔Monitoring of communication and swallowing status.
Maintenance of abilities over time.
Credentials:
Graduate as a generalist - correct answer ✔✔Entry level skills (provided from coursework).
Covers all ages.
,Covers all disorders.
Credentials:
Continuing education - correct answer ✔✔Seminars & conferences.
Online training.
Credentials:
'Apprentice' training to specialize - correct answer ✔✔Grad school only covers theoretical
basics.
Do work with an experienced clinician in this area.
Head and neck cancer.
Trach and ventilator care.
Constant change ... - correct answer ✔✔• Medical practices evolve.
• Role of scientific evidence -- assessment, treatment.
• Life-long learning is essential to stay current.
• Specialty recognition or certification -- swallowing, trach care, AAC.
Education/Counseling - correct answer ✔✔• Physicians, nurses have little time.
, • SLP teaches family about disorders.
• Counsels patient,
re: prognosis, realistic expectations.
• Teaches communication strategies
• SLP does not make a medical diagnosis.
Multidisciplinary teams - correct answer ✔✔• SLPs don't work alone.
• Each member brings expertise.
• Physician, nurses, PT, OT, RT, dietitian, psychologist.
• Avoid turf wars.
• Collaboration more productive than competition.
Professional Ethics:
ASHA Code of Ethics - correct answer ✔✔"Because the Code is not intended to address specific
situations and is not inclusive of all possible ethical dilemmas, professionals are expected to
follow the written provisions and to uphold the spirit and purpose of the Code."
answers rated A+ 2025/2026
Where do SLP's work? Education - correct answer ✔✔56%
53% in schools.
3% in universities and colleges.
Where do SLP's work? Health Care - correct answer ✔✔39%
16% in nonresidential facilities (outpatient clinics, home care).
13% in hospitals.
10% in residential facilities (skilled nursing facilities).
Who are we treating? - correct answer ✔✔Individuals with speech, language, swallowing
difficulties.
Usually receive treatment in a medical setting.
Usually already have a medical diagnosis.
Sometimes SLP may be the first health professional they visit.
,Speech / language / swallowing problem may be the first sign of an underlying medical
condition.
Settings influences practice: Acute care hospital - correct answer ✔✔Mostly consultation - little
opportunity to start treatment.
Emphasis on diagnostic evaluation.
Settings influences practice:
Rehabilitation center - correct answer ✔✔Treatment focus - over weeks or even months.
Capitalize on physiologic recovery. Maximize gains.
Settings influences practice:
Home care - correct answer ✔✔Continued rehabilitation at home.
Settings influences practice:
Nursing home - correct answer ✔✔Monitoring of communication and swallowing status.
Maintenance of abilities over time.
Credentials:
Graduate as a generalist - correct answer ✔✔Entry level skills (provided from coursework).
Covers all ages.
,Covers all disorders.
Credentials:
Continuing education - correct answer ✔✔Seminars & conferences.
Online training.
Credentials:
'Apprentice' training to specialize - correct answer ✔✔Grad school only covers theoretical
basics.
Do work with an experienced clinician in this area.
Head and neck cancer.
Trach and ventilator care.
Constant change ... - correct answer ✔✔• Medical practices evolve.
• Role of scientific evidence -- assessment, treatment.
• Life-long learning is essential to stay current.
• Specialty recognition or certification -- swallowing, trach care, AAC.
Education/Counseling - correct answer ✔✔• Physicians, nurses have little time.
, • SLP teaches family about disorders.
• Counsels patient,
re: prognosis, realistic expectations.
• Teaches communication strategies
• SLP does not make a medical diagnosis.
Multidisciplinary teams - correct answer ✔✔• SLPs don't work alone.
• Each member brings expertise.
• Physician, nurses, PT, OT, RT, dietitian, psychologist.
• Avoid turf wars.
• Collaboration more productive than competition.
Professional Ethics:
ASHA Code of Ethics - correct answer ✔✔"Because the Code is not intended to address specific
situations and is not inclusive of all possible ethical dilemmas, professionals are expected to
follow the written provisions and to uphold the spirit and purpose of the Code."
