Deck 1: The Field, the Professionals and the Clients

Question 1

What do speech, language, and hearing scientists do?

Answer 1

Acceptable responses:
Speech scientists may be involved in basic research exploring anatomy, physiology, and physics of speech-sound production.
Investigate the causes, prevention, and treatment of various speech impairments Development of computer-generated speech
Language scientists may investigate the ways children learn language. Conduct cross-cultural studies of language and communication Study how languages are changing
Examine language disabilities and the nature of language disorders in children and adults Hearing scientists investigate the nature of sound, noise, and hearing.
They may help develop equipment for hearing assessment.
Develop techniques for testing infants or those with physical or psychological impairments Develop and improve assistive listening devices
Concerned with conservation of hearing and limiting environmental noise

Question 2

The professionals who extend knowledge of human communication processes and disorders and usually hold doctorate degrees are

A) Speech, language, and hearing scientists
B) Professionals aides
C) Speech-language pathologists
D) Audiologists

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Professional aides can

A) Work with supervision to assist audiolgists and SLPs
B) Conduct evaluations independently
C) Independently write all evaluation reports for the SLP or audiologist
D) Conduct treatment independently

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The degree required for speech/language pathologists to earn the ASHA CCC is currently

A) Master's degree
B) Bachelor's degree
C) Bachelor's degree plus a teaching certificate
D) Associate's degree

Question 5

"A result of impaired sensitivity of the auditory system" is the definition of a

A) Speech disorder
B) Language disorder
C) Hearing disorder
D) Central auditory processing disorder

Question 6

Almost half of all SLPs are employed

A) In healthcare
B) In school systems
C) In private practice
D) All of the above combined

Question 7

"Deficits in the processing of information from audible signals" is the definition of a

A) Speech disorder
B) Language disorder
C) Hearing disorder
D) Central auditory processing disorder

Question 8

Attempts taught by SLPs to compensate and facilitate for impaired communication using various methods are

A) Augmentative/alternative communication
B) Dialects
C) Multilingualism
D) All of the above

Question 9

The entry-level degree for an audiologist is currently

A) Associate's degree in audiology
B) Bachelor's degree in audiology
C) Master's degree in audiology
D) Doctoral degree (AuD, PhD, or EdD in audiology)

Question 10

On average,

A) 1 in 20 people has a disability
B) 1 in 5 people has a disability
C) 1 in 50 people has a disability
D) 1 in 10 people has a disability

Question 11

"Impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems" is the definition of a

A) Speech disorder
B) Language disorder
C) Hearing disorder
D) Central auditory processing disorder

Question 12

The professionals who measure hearing and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing and balance are

A) Audiometers
B) Hearing aid dispensers
C) Aural rehabilitation professionals
D) Audiologists

Question 13

In addition to the entry-level degree, what else do audiologists need in terms of credentials?

Question 14

"Atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production and/or absence of voice quality" is the definition of a

A) Speech disorder
B) Language disorder
C) Hearing disorder
D) Central auditory processing disorder

Question 15

The professionals who identify, assess, treat, and prevent expressive and receptive communication disorders, as well as provide services for swallowing disorders and dialect modification are

A) Speech scientists
B) Speech teachers
C) Speech correctionists
D) Speech-language pathologists

Question 16

In addition to the entry-level degree, what else do SLPs need in terms of credentials?

Question 17

Related professionals include

A) Physical therapists
B) Occupational therapists
C) Social workers
D) All of the above

Question 18

School-age children with communication difficulties often experience

A) Social difficulties
B) Academic difficulties
C) Neither of the above
D) A & B

Question 19

Infants are screened for hearing loss and other disabilities

A) Within the first month of birth
B) As soon as they are born
C) If they show signs of abnormal development
D) Within the first week of birth

Question 20

A communication disorder may affect

A) Speech
B) Hearing
C) Language
D) All of the above

Question 21

Effectiveness is

A) The quickest and least effortful method resulting in the greatest positive benefit
B) The probability of benefit from an intervention under ideal conditions
C) A & B
D) None of the above

Question 22

The best source(s) of clinical evidence is/are

A) Company websites
B) Professional, peer-reviewed journals
C) Magazine articles
D) All of the above

Question 23

was the precursor to ASHA.

A) The American Academy of Speech Correction
B) American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
C) The National Education Association
D) The Education for All Handicapped Children Agency

Question 24

What are the assumptions of evidence-based practice?

Question 25

Audiology experienced a boom in which decade due to WWII veterans who were experiencing noise-induced hearing loss?

A) The 1910s
B) The 1920s
C) The 1940s
D) The 1950s

Question 26

Audiology became a profession in

A) The 1890s
B) The 1920s
C) The 1940s
D) The 1950s

Question 27

What are the three key elements of efficacy?

Question 28

Name and briefly describe four federal mandates affecting people with disabilities.

Question 29

What is involved in clinical decision making?

Question 30

Hearing loss may affect

A) At least 25% of older adults
B) At least 50% of older adults
C) At least 75% of older adults
D) Nearly all older adults

Question 31

What are some factors that affect clinical decision making?

Question 32

How many Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year?

A) 1.5-2 million
B) 2-4 million
C) 500,000-750,000
D) None of the above

Question 33

Efficacy is

A) The quickest and least effortful method resulting in the greatest positive benefit
B) The probability of benefit from an intervention under ideal conditions
C) A & B
D) None of the above

Question 34

The first professional journal related to communication was called

A) Speech Correction
B) The Voice
C) Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Speech
D) None of the above