SLP Praxis Practice Test
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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GUARANTEED PASS
D. A 40 year old man who presents with severe hoarseness and recurrent laryngitis - CORRECT
ANSWER-For which of the following individuals is a medical evaluation most necessary before
beginning a treatment program with an SLP?
A. A 2 year old child who has overall developmental delays, abnormal muscle tone, and speech-
language delays
B. A 4 year old child who presents with phoneme specific nasal emissions with no visible
evidence of any clefting condition
C. A 6 year old child with an articulation disorder who appears to have a restricted lingual
frenulum
D. A 40 year old man who presents with severe hoarseness and recurrent laryngitis
E. A 78 year old woman who complains of occasional difficulties retrieving the names of her
friends.
,D. Based on the gradualness principle, since the SLP reinforces a response that involves stopping
on the initial consonant, a successive approximation of the target - CORRECT ANSWER-A child
with a phonological disorder typically produces "sack" as /kak/. During an intervention session,
the child produces /tak/ and is rewarded for it by the SLP. The situation described illustrates a
therapeutic strategy that is
A. based on behavior modification principles and distributed practice
B. based on sound behavioral principles, since it involves application of a random reinforcement
schedule
C. Based on the theory of negative practice, which permits occasional reinforcement of
incorrect responses to prevent discouragement
D. Based on the gradualness principle, since the SLP reinforces a response that involves stopping
on the initial consonant, a successive approximation of the target
E. A misapplication of variable reinforcement, since the SLP erroneously reinforces a production
lacking the essential feature of stridency.
E. The SLP works with teachers and families to facilitate a student's communication and
learning. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following best describes the role of the SLP in a
collaborative-consultation service-delivery model?
A. The SLP is responsible for providing both academic/curricular instruction and speech
language services
B. The SLP provides services to students individually or in small groups within the speech-
language resource-room setting
,C. The SLP provides services directly to the student within the classroom and other natural
environments
D. The SLP sees the student for a specific amount of time each marking period to monitor
communication performance
E. The SLP works with teachers and families to facilitate a student's communication and
learning.
B. Having the client flex her head forward (perform the chin-down posture) during oral
preparation and transit stages of the swallow - CORRECT ANSWER-A 70 year old female has
dysphagia characterized by poor posterior oral containment of the bolus during the oral
preparatory stage, causing aspiration before the swallow. Cognition and the pharyngeal stage of
the swallow are intact. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment approach for
the client?
A. providing a puree diet with thickened liquids
B. Having the client flex her head forward (perform the chin-down posture) during oral
preparation and transit stages of the swallow
C. Having the client turn (rotate) her head to the right when swallowing
D. Having the client eat more slowly to prevent aspiration
E. Providing a diet that consists of thin liquids
A. As a result of pharyngeal flap surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-An 8 year old child with
moderately severe hypernasality has persistent nasal regugitation following an adenoidectomy
performed 6 months eariler. The child's speech is likely to show the greatest improvement
, A. as a result of pharyngeal flap surgery
B. as a result of intensive speech intervention
C. as a result of the natural regrowth of the adenoid tissue before puberty
D. gradually and spontaneously, starting at age 9
E. gradually and spontaneously, starting after puberty
B. Aspiration during the swallow - CORRECT ANSWER-A 61 year old woman has dysphagia,
characterized by incomplete laryngeal closure during the swallow. Which of the following is the
most significant risk to the patient?
A. Aspiration before the swallow
B. Aspiration during the swallow
C. Residue in the valleculae
D. Residue on top of the epiglottis
E. Excessive weight loss
A. An occupational therapist, a pediatric physiatrist, and a physical therapist - CORRECT
ANSWER-In addition to an SLP, which of the following constitutes a team likely to be most
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
D. A 40 year old man who presents with severe hoarseness and recurrent laryngitis - CORRECT
ANSWER-For which of the following individuals is a medical evaluation most necessary before
beginning a treatment program with an SLP?
A. A 2 year old child who has overall developmental delays, abnormal muscle tone, and speech-
language delays
B. A 4 year old child who presents with phoneme specific nasal emissions with no visible
evidence of any clefting condition
C. A 6 year old child with an articulation disorder who appears to have a restricted lingual
frenulum
D. A 40 year old man who presents with severe hoarseness and recurrent laryngitis
E. A 78 year old woman who complains of occasional difficulties retrieving the names of her
friends.
,D. Based on the gradualness principle, since the SLP reinforces a response that involves stopping
on the initial consonant, a successive approximation of the target - CORRECT ANSWER-A child
with a phonological disorder typically produces "sack" as /kak/. During an intervention session,
the child produces /tak/ and is rewarded for it by the SLP. The situation described illustrates a
therapeutic strategy that is
A. based on behavior modification principles and distributed practice
B. based on sound behavioral principles, since it involves application of a random reinforcement
schedule
C. Based on the theory of negative practice, which permits occasional reinforcement of
incorrect responses to prevent discouragement
D. Based on the gradualness principle, since the SLP reinforces a response that involves stopping
on the initial consonant, a successive approximation of the target
E. A misapplication of variable reinforcement, since the SLP erroneously reinforces a production
lacking the essential feature of stridency.
E. The SLP works with teachers and families to facilitate a student's communication and
learning. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following best describes the role of the SLP in a
collaborative-consultation service-delivery model?
A. The SLP is responsible for providing both academic/curricular instruction and speech
language services
B. The SLP provides services to students individually or in small groups within the speech-
language resource-room setting
,C. The SLP provides services directly to the student within the classroom and other natural
environments
D. The SLP sees the student for a specific amount of time each marking period to monitor
communication performance
E. The SLP works with teachers and families to facilitate a student's communication and
learning.
B. Having the client flex her head forward (perform the chin-down posture) during oral
preparation and transit stages of the swallow - CORRECT ANSWER-A 70 year old female has
dysphagia characterized by poor posterior oral containment of the bolus during the oral
preparatory stage, causing aspiration before the swallow. Cognition and the pharyngeal stage of
the swallow are intact. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment approach for
the client?
A. providing a puree diet with thickened liquids
B. Having the client flex her head forward (perform the chin-down posture) during oral
preparation and transit stages of the swallow
C. Having the client turn (rotate) her head to the right when swallowing
D. Having the client eat more slowly to prevent aspiration
E. Providing a diet that consists of thin liquids
A. As a result of pharyngeal flap surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-An 8 year old child with
moderately severe hypernasality has persistent nasal regugitation following an adenoidectomy
performed 6 months eariler. The child's speech is likely to show the greatest improvement
, A. as a result of pharyngeal flap surgery
B. as a result of intensive speech intervention
C. as a result of the natural regrowth of the adenoid tissue before puberty
D. gradually and spontaneously, starting at age 9
E. gradually and spontaneously, starting after puberty
B. Aspiration during the swallow - CORRECT ANSWER-A 61 year old woman has dysphagia,
characterized by incomplete laryngeal closure during the swallow. Which of the following is the
most significant risk to the patient?
A. Aspiration before the swallow
B. Aspiration during the swallow
C. Residue in the valleculae
D. Residue on top of the epiglottis
E. Excessive weight loss
A. An occupational therapist, a pediatric physiatrist, and a physical therapist - CORRECT
ANSWER-In addition to an SLP, which of the following constitutes a team likely to be most
