Chapters 15 and 16 Flashcards
How many states in the United States require optometrists to be licensed?
all states
True or False? A doctoral degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation is the requirement for licensure for entry-level audiologists.
true
True or False? Optometrists are qualified to treat some other diseases that are considered “systemic,” such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
false
True or False? Optometrists are qualified to perform eye surgery.
false
Speech-language pathologists perform which of the following job duties?
Question 5Answer
a.
Diagnose language disorders
b.
Assess and treat swallowing disorders
c.
Treat and help prevent communication disorders
d.
All of the choices are correct.
d
Speech, language, and swallowing difficulties can result from a variety of causes, including which of the following?
Question 6Answer
a.
Brain injury
b.
Hearing loss
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
Emotional problems
c
A language disorder is defined as all of the following, except:
a.
inability to use the correct speech sounds.
b.
proper use of the meanings of words.
c.
proper use of words.
d.
difficulty controlling speech production.
d
The OAT (Optometry Admission Test) consists of which of the following?
four tests
A speech disorder can be any of the following, except:
Question 9Answer
a.
controlling voice production.
b.
difficulty producing speech sounds.
c.
speaking a different language.
d.
difficulty maintaining speech rhythm.
c
Which of the following is a reason the job market is good for the new optometrist?
Increasing vision care needs of an aging population
True or False? All dispensing opticians must complete a degree program to enter the job market.
false
Hearing impairment can take many forms. Which of the following is an example of those forms?
Question 12Answer
a.
Inability to hear speech clearly
b.
Inability to understand and use speech to communicate
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
Inability to hear speech loudly enough
c
True or False? Dispensing opticians are also called optometrists.
false
True or False? Even though Medicare covers most of the cost of hearing aids, active older adults with adequate financial resources are likely to seek services of audiologists to be fitted for hearing aids in order to maintain an active lifestyle.
false
