ASHA SLPA Exam Practice Questions
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate
terminology?
a. speech-language pathology advisor
b. speech-language pathology aide
c. speech-language pathology apprentice
d. speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) - Answer-d. speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for?
a. personally identifiable information
b. personal identity information
c. personal information identity
d. personal information identification - Answer-a. personally identifiable information
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be:
a. approved by the building administrator.
b. directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP).
c. responded to in writing by the SLPA.
, d. reviewed by the clinic director. - Answer-b. directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP).
SLPAs are allowed to:
a. administer speech screenings without interpretation.
b. complete speech evaluations.
c. interpret language screening results.
d. interpret standardized test scores. - Answer-a. administer speech screenings without interpretation.
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will:
a. consult with the client/patient or student.
b. report findings to the SLP.
c. share findings with the facility staff.
d. suggest next steps to patients. - Answer-b. 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?
a. The child was unable to self-feed pureed foods.
b. The child's culture encourages dependence on the mother.
c. The mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child.
d. The mother's behavior is discouraging the child's development of self-help skills. - Answer-c. The
mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child.
The "velum" refers to this part of the body.
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate
terminology?
a. speech-language pathology advisor
b. speech-language pathology aide
c. speech-language pathology apprentice
d. speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) - Answer-d. speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for?
a. personally identifiable information
b. personal identity information
c. personal information identity
d. personal information identification - Answer-a. personally identifiable information
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be:
a. approved by the building administrator.
b. directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP).
c. responded to in writing by the SLPA.
, d. reviewed by the clinic director. - Answer-b. directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP).
SLPAs are allowed to:
a. administer speech screenings without interpretation.
b. complete speech evaluations.
c. interpret language screening results.
d. interpret standardized test scores. - Answer-a. administer speech screenings without interpretation.
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will:
a. consult with the client/patient or student.
b. report findings to the SLP.
c. share findings with the facility staff.
d. suggest next steps to patients. - Answer-b. 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?
a. The child was unable to self-feed pureed foods.
b. The child's culture encourages dependence on the mother.
c. The mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child.
d. The mother's behavior is discouraging the child's development of self-help skills. - Answer-c. The
mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child.
The "velum" refers to this part of the body.
