SLPA Certification Exam questions
with complete solutions
speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) - correct answer ✔✔When self-identifying to
families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate terminology?
personally identifiable information - correct answer ✔✔As related to HIPAA regulations, what
does the acronym PII stand for?
administer speech screenings without interpretation - correct answer ✔✔SLPAs are allowed to
directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP) - correct answer ✔✔Inquiries related to
changes to the treatment plan must be
report findings to the SLP - correct answer ✔✔After completing a speech screening, the SLPA
will
the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child - correct answer ✔✔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?
soft palate - correct answer ✔✔The "velum" refers to this part of the body.
have been trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's native language - correct
answer ✔✔SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they
, syntax - correct answer ✔✔The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an
example of which type of error?
document the patient's status and adapt the activity - correct answer ✔✔The patient arrives for
the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What options are available to modify the
treatment activities for the patient?
the operational competence of the patient - correct answer ✔✔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?
must be secured - correct answer ✔✔Client/patient or student records
construction paper - correct answer ✔✔Which of the following is an example of an expendable
supply?
at least every 60 days - correct answer ✔✔According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the
SLPA, how often should the SLP have direct contact with each client/patient or student?
written communication - correct answer ✔✔What alternative communication strategy should a
first responder use to communicate with an adult who is deaf or hard of hearing?
medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required - correct answer ✔✔100% supervision
of SLPAs for
a term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition - correct
answer ✔✔Medically Fragile
an SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10%
indirect supervision, is required weekly - correct answer ✔✔First 90 work days
with complete solutions
speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) - correct answer ✔✔When self-identifying to
families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate terminology?
personally identifiable information - correct answer ✔✔As related to HIPAA regulations, what
does the acronym PII stand for?
administer speech screenings without interpretation - correct answer ✔✔SLPAs are allowed to
directed to the speech-language pathologist (SLP) - correct answer ✔✔Inquiries related to
changes to the treatment plan must be
report findings to the SLP - correct answer ✔✔After completing a speech screening, the SLPA
will
the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child - correct answer ✔✔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?
soft palate - correct answer ✔✔The "velum" refers to this part of the body.
have been trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's native language - correct
answer ✔✔SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they
, syntax - correct answer ✔✔The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an
example of which type of error?
document the patient's status and adapt the activity - correct answer ✔✔The patient arrives for
the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What options are available to modify the
treatment activities for the patient?
the operational competence of the patient - correct answer ✔✔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?
must be secured - correct answer ✔✔Client/patient or student records
construction paper - correct answer ✔✔Which of the following is an example of an expendable
supply?
at least every 60 days - correct answer ✔✔According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the
SLPA, how often should the SLP have direct contact with each client/patient or student?
written communication - correct answer ✔✔What alternative communication strategy should a
first responder use to communicate with an adult who is deaf or hard of hearing?
medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required - correct answer ✔✔100% supervision
of SLPAs for
a term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition - correct
answer ✔✔Medically Fragile
an SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10%
indirect supervision, is required weekly - correct answer ✔✔First 90 work days
