Chapter 3

Question 1

A written case history allows a clinician to:

Answer 1

1. Identify topics requiring further clarification
2. Anticipate those areas that require treatment
3. Pre-select appropriate assessment materials and procedures

Question 2

The 3 phases of intake interviews include:

Answer 2

Opening phase
Body of the interview
Closing phase

Question 3

The opening phase of intake interview involves the following:

Answer 3

1. Introduction
2. Describe the purpose of the meeting
3. Explain the structure of the meeting

Question 4

“ I am (your name) and I will be evaluating (your patients name) speech today. I’d like to begin by asking you some questions about her speech, then I’ll spend some time with Sarah by herself to do some formal testing. I will get together with you again when we are finished. This whole process will take approximately 90 minutes.”
This statement is apart of the ____ of the intake interview

Answer 4

Opening phase

Question 5

The body of the interview during the intake interview consists of the following:

Answer 5

Both open-ended and close-ended questions
Identify primary concerns that require further clarification and follow-up

Question 6

Specific questions asked during the body of the interview`

Answer 6

Please describe your concern
Why did you decide to come in for an evaluation? What do you hope will result?
When did you first notice this?
How did it begin? Gradually? Suddenly?
How do you react or respond to the problem? Does it bother you? What do you do?

Question 7

A way of planning what you are going to say in a given situation

Answer 7

Scripts

Question 8

What does AIDET stand for

Answer 8

Acknowledge
Introduce
Duration
Explanation
Thank you

Question 9

Acknowledge the patient and any family/friends/caregivers in the room with eye contact, a smile and an appropriate greeting

Answer 9

Acknowledge

Question 10

Introduce yourself, your role, your expertise

Answer 10

Introduce

Question 11

Give the patient and others in the room an idea of how long the evaluation or session will take

Answer 11

Duration

Question 12

Establish clear expectations by providing an explanation of your evaluation or session

Answer 12

Explaination

Question 13

Thank the patient, family, friends for working with you, for letting you take care of them, and for their time

Answer 13

Thank you

Question 14

“ hello my name is Jessica, I am the student clinician at TAMIU who will be working with Daniel. I will be helping Daniel work on his articulation difficulties, specifically with his /s/. I am going to be working with Daniel for the fall semester. Today we are going to be working together for about 30 minutes. Do you have any questions?”
This is an example of _____ to a caregiver

Answer 14

Introduction

Question 15

“Hello Melissa, my name is Jessica and I’m the speech therapy assistant. Because of your stroke, your ability to talk, think and understand is changed. And I’d like to show you some ways to talk and think more clearly. This will help you understand more of what is happening around you, and help you use your words to communicate what you really want and need. Ready?”
This is an example of ______

Answer 15

Treatment with an adult

Question 16

Sources of pre-assessments include:

Answer 16

Written case history
Interview with client, parent, spouse or caregiver
Information from other professionals

Question 17

The purpose of pre-assessments is to combine:

Answer 17

Preliminary information gathered
Assessment results
Develop the most appropriate treatment recommendations

Question 18

Potential problems a clinician might face when conducting a written case history

Answer 18

Terminology
Insufficient time
Vague recall
Time lapse
Other life events
Cultural differences