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ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students,
what is the appropriate terminology? ......ANSWER......speech-language
pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for?
......ANSWER......personally identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to ......ANSWER......administer speech screenings
without interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be
......ANSWER......directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will
......ANSWER......report findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-
feeding yogurt to her 5-year-old child. Which of the following
statements would the SLPA document for the SLP? ......ANSWER......the
mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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The "velum" refers to this part of the body. ......ANSWER......soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if
they ......ANSWER......have been trained and are fluent in the
client's/patient's or student's native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an
example of which type of error? ......ANSWER......syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and
distracted. What options are available to modify the treatment activities
for the patient? ......ANSWER......document the patient's status and
adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an
evaluation indicating the need for an AAC device. What is one of the
first things to consider for programming? ......ANSWER......the
operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records ......ANSWER......must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply?
......ANSWER......construction paper
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According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should
the SLP have direct contact with each client/patient or student?
......ANSWER......at least every 60 days
What alternative communication strategy should a first responder use
to communicate with an adult who is deaf or hard of hearing?
......ANSWER......written communication
100% supervision of SLPAs for ......ANSWER......medically fragile
students, clients, or patients is required
Medically Fragile ......ANSWER......a term used to describe an individual
who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition
First 90 work days ......ANSWER......an SLPA must have a total of at least
30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect
supervision, is required weekly
The Scope of Practice for the SLPA ......ANSWER......provides information
regarding the training, use, and supervision of assistants in speech-
language pathology - a designation that ASHA established to be
applicable in a variety of work settings
The Scope of Practice document does NOT ......ANSWER......supersede
federal legislation and regulation requirements or any existing state
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credentialing laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or
implementation of such laws
The Scope of Practice document may ......ANSWER......serve as a guide
for the development of news, laws, or, at the appropriate time, for
revising existing licensure laws
An SLPA must complete ......ANSWER......*an approved course of
academic study
*complete a supervised clinical experience
*successfully pass the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam
*meet credentialing requirements of the state in which they practice
*receive orientation as well as on-the-job training of SLPA
responsibilities specific to the setting
The supervising SLP retains ......ANSWER......full legal and ethical
responsibility for students, patients, and clients served but may
delegate specific tasks to the SLPA
ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students,
what is the appropriate terminology? ......ANSWER......speech-language
pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for?
......ANSWER......personally identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to ......ANSWER......administer speech screenings
without interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be
......ANSWER......directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will
......ANSWER......report findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-
feeding yogurt to her 5-year-old child. Which of the following
statements would the SLPA document for the SLP? ......ANSWER......the
mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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The "velum" refers to this part of the body. ......ANSWER......soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if
they ......ANSWER......have been trained and are fluent in the
client's/patient's or student's native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an
example of which type of error? ......ANSWER......syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and
distracted. What options are available to modify the treatment activities
for the patient? ......ANSWER......document the patient's status and
adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an
evaluation indicating the need for an AAC device. What is one of the
first things to consider for programming? ......ANSWER......the
operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records ......ANSWER......must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply?
......ANSWER......construction paper
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According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should
the SLP have direct contact with each client/patient or student?
......ANSWER......at least every 60 days
What alternative communication strategy should a first responder use
to communicate with an adult who is deaf or hard of hearing?
......ANSWER......written communication
100% supervision of SLPAs for ......ANSWER......medically fragile
students, clients, or patients is required
Medically Fragile ......ANSWER......a term used to describe an individual
who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition
First 90 work days ......ANSWER......an SLPA must have a total of at least
30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect
supervision, is required weekly
The Scope of Practice for the SLPA ......ANSWER......provides information
regarding the training, use, and supervision of assistants in speech-
language pathology - a designation that ASHA established to be
applicable in a variety of work settings
The Scope of Practice document does NOT ......ANSWER......supersede
federal legislation and regulation requirements or any existing state
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credentialing laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or
implementation of such laws
The Scope of Practice document may ......ANSWER......serve as a guide
for the development of news, laws, or, at the appropriate time, for
revising existing licensure laws
An SLPA must complete ......ANSWER......*an approved course of
academic study
*complete a supervised clinical experience
*successfully pass the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam
*meet credentialing requirements of the state in which they practice
*receive orientation as well as on-the-job training of SLPA
responsibilities specific to the setting
The supervising SLP retains ......ANSWER......full legal and ethical
responsibility for students, patients, and clients served but may
delegate specific tasks to the SLPA
