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ASHA SLPA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
WITH 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be
A. approved by the parents/caregivers.
B. based solely on the client's/patient's or student's interests.
C. evidence-based.
D. low in cost. - Correct Answer -C. evidence-based
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment
plans or protocols that are
A. provided by the SLP.
B. provided by a respiratory therapist.
C. found in the evaluation report.
D. submitted by the attending physician. - Correct Answer -A
Which of the following approaches is a speech modification strategy in
fluency therapy?
A. desensitization
B. reducing word avoidance
C. easy onset
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D. minimal pairs - Correct Answer -C. easy onset
It is imperative that the professional with ASHA certification (and or
state licensure) ensures that - ANSWER - (a) the appropriateness of
client and task assignments is commensurate with level of training and
experience,
(b) there is adherence to and accountability of recognized standards of
supervisory practices, and
(c) SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers,
colleagues, and regulatory agencies.
The three principles underlying the Code of Conduct are in the following
areas: - ANSWER - (1) responsibility to persons served professionally,
(2) responsibility to the public, and
(3) responsibility for professional relationships
The SLPA has changed the treatment activity within the therapy session
therefore, the SLPA should
A. inform the parents/caregivers.
B. inform the SLP.
C. make the necessary changes in the IEP.
D. stop the session in order to remain in compliance. - Correct Answer -
B
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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 Answer -A
The SLPA has been working with a patient that uses a dynamic display
voice output communication device for six months. Therapy sessions
have now begun to focus on greetings, ordering at restaurants, and
reciprocal conversational exchanges. What has the SLPA been targeting?
A. linguistic competence
B. operational competence
C. social competence
D. strategic competence - Correct Answer -C
The positive behavioral intervention plan approach consists of three
aspects; antecedent-behavior-consequence. The antecedent involves
A. modifying specific aspects of the environment to prevent problem
behaviors from occurring.
B. teaching new skills to replace problem behaviors.
C. providing responses to increase positive behavior.
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D. getting attention or a reaction. - Correct Answer -A
The ASHA Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental PRINCIPLES and
RULES deemed essential for SLPs. This code applies to every
individual who is - ANSWER - (a) an ASHA member, whether verified
or not,
(b) a nonmember holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence,
(c) an applicant for membership or certification, or
(d) a Clinical Fellow seeking to fulfill standards for certification
The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct sets forth the PRINCIPLES and
FUNDAMENTALS of ethical practice for SLPAs. This Code applies to -
ANSWER - all ASHA-certified audiology and speech-language
pathology assistants, as well as applicants for assistant certification.
The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct defines the SLPA's role in the
provision of services under - ANSWER - the SLP's supervision and
provides a framework to support decision-making related to the SLPA's
actions.
The supervising SLP takes overall responsibility for the actions of any
SLPA when that SLPA is performing their assigned duties. If the SLPA
engages in activities that violate the Assistants Code of Conduct, -
ANSWER - then the supervising SLP may be found in violation of the
Code of Ethics- if it is found that the adequate oversight has not been
provided.
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ASHA SLPA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
WITH 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be
A. approved by the parents/caregivers.
B. based solely on the client's/patient's or student's interests.
C. evidence-based.
D. low in cost. - Correct Answer -C. evidence-based
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment
plans or protocols that are
A. provided by the SLP.
B. provided by a respiratory therapist.
C. found in the evaluation report.
D. submitted by the attending physician. - Correct Answer -A
Which of the following approaches is a speech modification strategy in
fluency therapy?
A. desensitization
B. reducing word avoidance
C. easy onset
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D. minimal pairs - Correct Answer -C. easy onset
It is imperative that the professional with ASHA certification (and or
state licensure) ensures that - ANSWER - (a) the appropriateness of
client and task assignments is commensurate with level of training and
experience,
(b) there is adherence to and accountability of recognized standards of
supervisory practices, and
(c) SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers,
colleagues, and regulatory agencies.
The three principles underlying the Code of Conduct are in the following
areas: - ANSWER - (1) responsibility to persons served professionally,
(2) responsibility to the public, and
(3) responsibility for professional relationships
The SLPA has changed the treatment activity within the therapy session
therefore, the SLPA should
A. inform the parents/caregivers.
B. inform the SLP.
C. make the necessary changes in the IEP.
D. stop the session in order to remain in compliance. - Correct Answer -
B
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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 Answer -A
The SLPA has been working with a patient that uses a dynamic display
voice output communication device for six months. Therapy sessions
have now begun to focus on greetings, ordering at restaurants, and
reciprocal conversational exchanges. What has the SLPA been targeting?
A. linguistic competence
B. operational competence
C. social competence
D. strategic competence - Correct Answer -C
The positive behavioral intervention plan approach consists of three
aspects; antecedent-behavior-consequence. The antecedent involves
A. modifying specific aspects of the environment to prevent problem
behaviors from occurring.
B. teaching new skills to replace problem behaviors.
C. providing responses to increase positive behavior.
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D. getting attention or a reaction. - Correct Answer -A
The ASHA Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental PRINCIPLES and
RULES deemed essential for SLPs. This code applies to every
individual who is - ANSWER - (a) an ASHA member, whether verified
or not,
(b) a nonmember holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence,
(c) an applicant for membership or certification, or
(d) a Clinical Fellow seeking to fulfill standards for certification
The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct sets forth the PRINCIPLES and
FUNDAMENTALS of ethical practice for SLPAs. This Code applies to -
ANSWER - all ASHA-certified audiology and speech-language
pathology assistants, as well as applicants for assistant certification.
The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct defines the SLPA's role in the
provision of services under - ANSWER - the SLP's supervision and
provides a framework to support decision-making related to the SLPA's
actions.
The supervising SLP takes overall responsibility for the actions of any
SLPA when that SLPA is performing their assigned duties. If the SLPA
engages in activities that violate the Assistants Code of Conduct, -
ANSWER - then the supervising SLP may be found in violation of the
Code of Ethics- if it is found that the adequate oversight has not been
provided.
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