SLPA Certification Exam Questions With Complete
Solutions
"When workers from different professional backgrounds work
together with patients, families, (caregivers), and communities
to deliver the highest quality of care" (WHO, 2010) is known as
what? Correct Answers Interprofessional Collaborative
Practice (IPCP)
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?:
A. subjective
B. objective
C. assessment
D. plan Correct Answers A. subjective
An SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when
they are:
A. able to orally communicate in more than one language.
B. able to read and write effectively in more than one language.
C. trained to interpret/translate from one language to another.
,D. trained to interpret/translate written text from one language to
another. Correct Answers C. trained to interpret/translate from
one language to another.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
1) represent himself or herself as an SLP
2) perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic tests,
formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing
screenings/checklists
3) perform procedures that require a high level of clinical
acumen and technical skill (e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping
or fitting, vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow
therapy with bolus material)
4) tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and
swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs
5) participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or
any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the
supervising SLP or other designated SLP Correct Answers
OUTSIDE the SOP for an SLPA.
DO NOT ENGAGE in these acts.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
11) Make referrals for additional service
, 12) Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or
in writing to anyone other than the supervising SLP (the SLPA
must comply with current HIPAA and FERPA guidelines)
unless mandated by law
13) Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or
precautions for patients, family, or staff
14) Treat medically fragile students/patients/clients
independently
15) Design or select augmentative and alternative
communication systems or devices Correct Answers OUTSIDE
the SOP for an SLPA.
DO NOT ENGAGE in these acts.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
6) provide interpretative information to the
student/patient/client, family, or others regarding the
patient/client status or service
7) write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's
treatment plan in any way
8) assist with students, patients, or clients without following the
individualized treatment plan prepared by the certified SLP
and/or without access to supervision
9) Select students, patients, or clients for service
Solutions
"When workers from different professional backgrounds work
together with patients, families, (caregivers), and communities
to deliver the highest quality of care" (WHO, 2010) is known as
what? Correct Answers Interprofessional Collaborative
Practice (IPCP)
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?:
A. subjective
B. objective
C. assessment
D. plan Correct Answers A. subjective
An SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when
they are:
A. able to orally communicate in more than one language.
B. able to read and write effectively in more than one language.
C. trained to interpret/translate from one language to another.
,D. trained to interpret/translate written text from one language to
another. Correct Answers C. trained to interpret/translate from
one language to another.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
1) represent himself or herself as an SLP
2) perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic tests,
formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing
screenings/checklists
3) perform procedures that require a high level of clinical
acumen and technical skill (e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping
or fitting, vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow
therapy with bolus material)
4) tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and
swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs
5) participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or
any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the
supervising SLP or other designated SLP Correct Answers
OUTSIDE the SOP for an SLPA.
DO NOT ENGAGE in these acts.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
11) Make referrals for additional service
, 12) Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or
in writing to anyone other than the supervising SLP (the SLPA
must comply with current HIPAA and FERPA guidelines)
unless mandated by law
13) Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or
precautions for patients, family, or staff
14) Treat medically fragile students/patients/clients
independently
15) Design or select augmentative and alternative
communication systems or devices Correct Answers OUTSIDE
the SOP for an SLPA.
DO NOT ENGAGE in these acts.
Are these tasks within or outside the SOP for an SLPA?
6) provide interpretative information to the
student/patient/client, family, or others regarding the
patient/client status or service
7) write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's
treatment plan in any way
8) assist with students, patients, or clients without following the
individualized treatment plan prepared by the certified SLP
and/or without access to supervision
9) Select students, patients, or clients for service
