SLPA EXAM Questions and Answers
Graded A+
(SOP) Assisting with clerical duties as directed by the SLP is an example of -
Correct answer-administrative support
(SOP) Name some clerical duties that an SLPA might assist the SLP with - Correct
answer-preparing materials and scheduling activites
(SOP) List some departmental operations that an SLPA might assist with - Correct
answer-scheduling, recordkeeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equiment
(SOP) Name a few ways to advocate for individuals/families in order to promote
and facilitate access to full participation in communication - Correct answer-
community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs
(SOP) For individuals who have communication and/or swallowing disorders,
SLPAs should provide information to - Correct answer-emergency response
agencies
(SOP) SLPAs should follow documented plans and protocols developed by the -
Correct answer-supervising SLP
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,HIPPAA stands for - Correct answer-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
FERPA stands for - Correct answer-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(SOP) SLPAs assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without
______________ ________________ - Correct answer-clinical interpretation
(SOP) True or False? SLPAs perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic
tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists; -
Correct answer-False
T or F? SLPAs may participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or
interdisciplinary team w/o the presence of an SLP - Correct answer-false
The SLPA should sign/initial - Correct answer-informal treatment notes for review
and cosign with the supervising SLP as requested
T or F? SLPAs are able to make referrals to additional services - Correct answer-
false
Name a few settings SLPAs may provide services in - Correct answer-schools,
hospitals, early intervention settings, research facilities, private practice settings
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, T or F? An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be
reached by phone, personal contact, or other electronic means - Correct answer-
True
_______________ __________________ does not require the supervising SLP to
be physically present or available via telecommunication in real time while the
SLPA is providing services - Correct answer-indirect supervision
refers to being legally responsible and answerable for actions and inactions of self
or others during the performance of a task by the SLPA. - Correct answer-
accountability
on-site, in-view observation and guidance by an SLP while an assigned activity is
performed by support personnel - Correct answer-direct supervision
means the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in close proximity to the
SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means - Correct
answer-telesupervision
:Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of clinical decision
making - Correct answer-Interpreting
While not allowed to interpret data, SLPAs may - Correct answer-summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members
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Graded A+
(SOP) Assisting with clerical duties as directed by the SLP is an example of -
Correct answer-administrative support
(SOP) Name some clerical duties that an SLPA might assist the SLP with - Correct
answer-preparing materials and scheduling activites
(SOP) List some departmental operations that an SLPA might assist with - Correct
answer-scheduling, recordkeeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equiment
(SOP) Name a few ways to advocate for individuals/families in order to promote
and facilitate access to full participation in communication - Correct answer-
community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs
(SOP) For individuals who have communication and/or swallowing disorders,
SLPAs should provide information to - Correct answer-emergency response
agencies
(SOP) SLPAs should follow documented plans and protocols developed by the -
Correct answer-supervising SLP
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,HIPPAA stands for - Correct answer-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
FERPA stands for - Correct answer-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(SOP) SLPAs assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without
______________ ________________ - Correct answer-clinical interpretation
(SOP) True or False? SLPAs perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic
tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists; -
Correct answer-False
T or F? SLPAs may participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or
interdisciplinary team w/o the presence of an SLP - Correct answer-false
The SLPA should sign/initial - Correct answer-informal treatment notes for review
and cosign with the supervising SLP as requested
T or F? SLPAs are able to make referrals to additional services - Correct answer-
false
Name a few settings SLPAs may provide services in - Correct answer-schools,
hospitals, early intervention settings, research facilities, private practice settings
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, T or F? An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be
reached by phone, personal contact, or other electronic means - Correct answer-
True
_______________ __________________ does not require the supervising SLP to
be physically present or available via telecommunication in real time while the
SLPA is providing services - Correct answer-indirect supervision
refers to being legally responsible and answerable for actions and inactions of self
or others during the performance of a task by the SLPA. - Correct answer-
accountability
on-site, in-view observation and guidance by an SLP while an assigned activity is
performed by support personnel - Correct answer-direct supervision
means the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in close proximity to the
SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means - Correct
answer-telesupervision
:Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of clinical decision
making - Correct answer-Interpreting
While not allowed to interpret data, SLPAs may - Correct answer-summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members
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