Deck 28: Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of a patient's sudden inability to remember the names of common objects?

A)Dysphagia
B)Dysarthria
C)Aphasia
D)Dystonia

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes neurogenic difficulty in articulating words in the absence of aphasia?

A)Dysarthria
B)Dystrophy
C)Dysfluency
D)Dysphagia

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Why is a comprehensive examination for aphasia preferable to a bedside screening for rehabilitative purposes?

A)It has direct correlation to the physical therapy evaluation.
B)It requires more experience on the part of the therapist.
C)It is easier to administer for the speech-language pathology assistant.
D)It provides a baseline measure against which to gauge progress.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the comparison between a functional communication examination and a comprehensive aphasia examination?

A)It takes much longer to administer a comprehensive aphasia examination.
B)Comprehensive aphasia examinations are much more thorough than functional communication examinations.
C)The findings of the functional communication examination provide more practical information about the daily communication ability of the patient.
D)Functional communication examinations can only be administered by a certified speech-language pathologist.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the main factors that contribute to recovery from aphasia?

A)Gender,location of lesion,patient's handedness
B)Time since onset,severity of the syndrome,cause of brain damage,type of aphasia
C)Educational level of patient,socioeconomic status of patient,type of therapy employed
D)Most patients experience little or no recovery from aphasia.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the physical therapist's role in the treatment of a patient whose instrumental examination revealed pharyngeal stage dysphagia?

A)Consultation to recommend positioning;treatment to reduce spasticity,inhibit primitive reflex patterns,and improve muscle function
B)Evaluation to determine the effect of medication on muscle function
C)Assistance in the development and implementation of a dietary intervention plan,including nutritional content and food consistency
D)Assistance in the instrumental examination to determine stages of dysphagia and develop a tentative intervention program