Deck 39: Speech and Language Disorders

Question 1

Common causes of dysarthria include which of the following?

A)Weakness in muscles used for hearing
B)Weakness in muscles used for speech
C)Heart attack
D)Hearing loss

Answer 1

B

Question 2

If a client becomes frustrated while trying to answer questions, what should the support worker do?

A)Take a deep breath and ask the question again.
B)Bring up the subject later.
C)Ask the client what is wrong.
D)Ask the question more slowly and in a louder voice.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which is correct about communication boards?

A)They require the client to touch the screen
B)They are large computers
C)They show pictures or words for activities of daily living
D)They contain speakers that state the message

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The term dysarthria means which of the following?

A)Inability to correctly move the muscles used to speak
B)Difficulty speaking clearly
C)Hearing loss
D)Speech and hearing impairment.

Question 5

Aphasia is a partial or complete loss of which of the following?

A)Speech only
B)Language skills only
C)Hearing
D)Speech and language skills

Question 6

Which of the following is true of aphasia?

A)Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is the most common cause.
B)It never happens to people with dementia.
C)It always involves complete loss of speech.
D)It always involves complete loss of language skills.

Question 7

Treatment for speech disorders includes which of the following?

A)Muscle-strengthening exercises
B)Learning how to breathe faster
C)Learning how to use Braille
D)Speaking louder

Question 8

Being unable to communicate may cause the client to do which of the following?

A)Experience increased self-esteem
B)Spend more time with the family
C)Avoid social situations
D)Experience less stress

Question 9

Which of the following is the best sentence to use when speaking to a client with a speech and language disorder?

A)"It's time to get dressed, so let's get going and start with your blouse."
B)"Since you want to get dressed, here is your blouse."
C)"Here is your blouse; I know you like blue, so I pulled this one out."
D)"Here is your blouse."

Question 10

What does expressive aphasia relate to?

A)Difficulty articulating thoughts
B)Problems with thinking and reasoning
C)Difficulty understanding language
D)Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech

Question 11

Receptive aphasia relates to which of the following?

A)Difficulty articulating thoughts
B)Problems with thinking and reasoning
C)Difficulty understanding language
D)Difficulty using the muscles needed for speech

Question 12

Distractions can affect a client's concentration.Which of the following would not assist your client to communicate?

A)Making sure your client is in a proper sitting position
B)Closing any nearby doors and windows
C)Turning down the volume of the TV
D)Turning down the volume of the radio

Question 13

Cyrus has difficulty in understanding language.He may have which of the following speech or language disorders?

A)Apraxia
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Dysarthria.
D)Receptive aphasia

Question 14

Which of the following are not acceptable when working with clients with speech and language disorders?

A)Showing respect, warmth, and compassion
B)Limiting the number of choices to help the client express preferences
C)Sharing a client's information only with your closest family
D)Always supporting and encouraging clients with speech and language disorders

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a person with apraxia of speech?

A)Does not understand language
B)Cannot use speech muscles to correctly say desired sounds and words
C)Does not know what to say
D)Has hearing loss and aphasia

Question 16

Which of the following is a comment that a client with aphasia might say related to his situation?

A)"It will be all right."
B)"I feel calm and quiet."
C)"I felt … imprisoned in a tomb."
D)"I don't always want to speak."

Question 17

A client has slurred, slow, and soft speech.The support worker knows this could be symptoms of which of the following?

A)Dysarthria
B)Apraxia of speech
C)Expressive-receptive aphasia
D)Expressive aphasia.

Question 18

Your client has difficulty speaking and understanding language.This is an example of which speech language disorder?

A)Dysarthria
B)Receptive aphasia
C)Global aphasia
D)Expressive aphasia

Question 19

Which of the following is true of speech and language disorders?

A)They can occur only in childhood
B)They usually begin with hearing loss
C)They can occur at any age
D)They may be caused by vision loss

Question 20

People with this disorder cannot control lip, jaw, or tongue movements.

A)Expressive-receptive aphasia
B)Dysarthria
C)Apraxia of speech
D)Expressive aphasia

Question 21

People with expressive-receptive aphasia have problems with which of the following?

A)Speaking and understanding language
B)Understanding what is said
C)Hearing
D)Walking

Question 22

Which of the following is not a type of aphasia?

A)Receptive aphasia
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Universal aphasia
D)Global aphasia

Question 23

Mrs.White has a speech and language disorder, and the support worker is having difficulty understanding her.What should the support worker do?

A)Speak in a louder voice.
B)Pretend she can understand what the client is saying in order to not frustrate her further.
C)Call a nurse to see if she can communicate with the client.
D)Use body language and symbols.

Question 24

People with speech and language disorders often experience which of the following?

A)Relief
B)Frustration, depression, and anger
C)An improved relationship with family
D)High self-esteem.