Professional Issues

Question 1

The state laws on practice supersede ASHA’s scope of practice document (T/F)

Answer 1

True; state laws supersede the ASHA’s scope-of-practice document

Question 2

the scope of practice of SLPs have never been expanded (T/F)

Answer 2

False; they have been expanded to cover swallowing disorders and literacy skills

Question 3

SLPs are involved in the prescription of hearing aids (T/F)

Answer 3

False; they can screen hearing and offer auditory training to the deaf and HoH but cannot prescribe hearing aids.

Question 4

SLPs are involved in the assessment and treatment of central auditory disorders associated w/ communication disorders (T/F)

Answer 4

True; SLPS are part of the collaborate team in the assessment and treatment of central auditory disorders associated w/ comm. disorders

Question 5

Clinical fellowship (CF) must be completed w/in ___ years of the date that academic coursework and clinical practicum were completed

Answer 5

4 years

Question 6

The fellowship may be completed at a full time Jon of 35 hrs/wk for 36 weeks, totaling a minimum of 1,260 hrs w/ 80% of the time involving direct client or pt contact (T/F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

According to principle of Ethics I, SLPs must obtain informed consent on all aspects of service delivery (T/F)

Answer 7

True; this includes informed consent from caregivers or legal guardians from those who are unable to represent themselves make appropriate judgments

Question 8

`According to principle of Ethics I, SLPS can offer services through correspondence (T/F)

Answer 8

False; SLPs cannot offer services solely through correspondence, but Telehealth or e-health are acceptable

Question 9

According to principles of Ethics II, SLPs must engage in continuing education (T/F)

Answer 9

True

Question 10

According to principles of Ethics II, SLPs are responsible for make sure persons working under their supervision do not perform activities that they are not qualified (in research and in clinical activities) (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

According to principles of Ethics II, all clinical assessments and treatment instruments must be maintained in proper working order

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Principle of Ethics III is related to delegating work to SLPA’s (T/F)

Answer 12

False; Principles of Ethics III is related to avoiding conflicts of interest, misrepresentation to the public, and avoiding fraud. Principle of Ethics I encompasses the delegation of work to SLPA’s.

Question 13

Clinician Susie reported clinician Bob to the Board of Ethics. Which Principle of Ethics is relevant in this situation?

Answer 13

Principle of Ethics IV. It states that clinician should work to resolve violations to the code of Ethics or inform the Board of Ethics if necessary, and that reporting should ONLY be on the basis of professionalism and not as a means of personal gain or retaliation.

Question 14

The SLP is responsible for informing consumers if a SLPA (support personnel) will be providing services (T/F)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

SLPA’s are not allowed to assist with screenings and assessments (T/F)

Answer 15

False; SLPA’s are allowed to assist w/ screenings and assessments but cannot administer tests or interpret the results

Question 16

SLPA’s can serve as interpreters (T/F)

Answer 16

True; SLPA’s can serve as interpreters

Question 17

SLPA’s are not allowed to perform clerical duties such as scheduling and record-keeping (T/F)

Answer 17

False; SLPA’s can perform clerical duties (scheduling and record keeping)

Question 18

SLPA’s may implement treatment plans developed and supervised by the SLP (T/F)

Answer 18

True; SLPA’s cannot develop the treatment plans but they may implement treatment plans that are developed and supervised by the SLP

Question 19

SLPA’s can document client performance by preparing charts, records, and graphs and can can collect and document data for quality improvement (T/F)

Answer 19

True; SLPA’s may record client performance and can collect and document data for quality and improvement

Question 20

SLPA’s can be responsible for checking and maintaining working equipment (T/F)

Answer 20

True; SLPA’s can be in charge of checking and maintaining equipment

Question 21

SLPA’s can administer tests as long a they’re non-standardized (T/F)

Answer 21

FALSE; SLPA’s cannot administer standardized or non standardized tests nor interpret the results

Question 22

SLPA’s can screen pts w/ feeding or swallowing disorders (T/F)

Answer 22

FALSE; SLPA’s cannot screen or diagnose pts w/ feeding or swallowing disorders

Question 23

SLPA’s can independently counsel parents or participate in parent conferences (T/F)

Answer 23

FALSE; SLPA’s can only hold parent conferences if supervised by an SLP

Question 24

SLPA Susie takes client data and notices that the SLP’s treatment plan can be improved with a few changes. Can SLPA Susie modify the SLP’s treatment plan in this case?

Answer 24

No; SLPAs cannot write or midday treatment plans, nor can they offer treatment that is not developed by an SLP, nor can they offer any treatment w/o supervision

Question 25

SLP Bob would like SLPA Susie to select which AAC would be best for Client C. Is this appropriate delegation of tasks to a SLPA?

Answer 25

No; SLPA’s cannot design or select AAC systems

Question 26

The SLPA has been administering the treatment and the client has met their goal. Who is responsible for discharging or referring the client?

Answer 26

Only the SLP, the SLPA cannot

Question 27

free and appropriate education for disabled students from age 3-21 is mandated by ASHA (T/F)

Answer 27

False; FAPE for disabled students 3-21 is mandated by IDEA

Question 28

an IFSP (individualized family service plan) must be reviewed yearly (T/F)

Answer 28

False; an IFSP must be reviewed at 6-month intervals or more frequently if needed

Question 29

The IFSP does not need to include the family’s strengths relating to the child’s development (T/F)

Answer 29

False; The IFSP must include the following:

(1) The child’s current level of development
(2) The family’s needs & strengths relating to the child’s development
(3) The major goals for the child & family, and services to be provided

Question 30

Under updated laws, at-risk preschool children, including children who experience trauma, depression, child abuse, and substance abuse, also became eligible for special education services (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The IFSP is for preschool children (T/F)

Answer 31

False; The IFSP is in Part C of IDEA and provides early intervention service to eligibie children from birth to 2 years old- It details the intervention plan so the family and early intervention providers can work together as a team to meet the needs of the child

Question 32

it can take an English language learner (ELL) between 5-10 years to achieve cognitive-academic language proficiency (CALP) that is equivalent to Native English-speaking students

Answer 32

True; therefore, SLPs must advocate for their CLD students by educating teachers and administrators about typical CALP development, so the CLD students are not unnecessarily referred for special education intervention.