Test Prep 110

Question 1

An SLP works with and autistic child who exhibits significant challegnes when required to transition between activities, especially when these changes are unexpected. This resistance to change is most likely associated with:

Answer 1

Cogntivie rigidity

Question 2

What condition refers to a bone infection that can affect jaw mobility and speech?

Answer 2

Osteomyelitis

Question 3

An SLP is observing a 10 mo during a playgroup. The child is seen pointing to a toy and then looking at another child while smiling. What stage of pragmatic development is the child likely in?

Answer 3

The child is in the illocutionary stage, using intentional communication.

Question 4

A 5 yo child demonstrates stuttering characterized by repetitions and blocks. The child’s parents have noticed that the stuttering worsens during stressful situations or when the child is tired. Which hypothesis of stuttering might explain this phenomenon?

Answer 4

Mismatch hypothesis due to stessors exceeeding the child’s capacity.

Question 5

A chidl is working on segmenting and blending phonological skills. Which of the following activities target these skills:
A. Break the word “banana” into syllables.
B. Combine the sounds /m/, /a/, /t/ to form a word.
C. Identify the first sound in “dog.”
D. Say “train.” Now say it without the /t/.

Answer 5

A. Break the word “banana” into syllables.

B. Combine the sounds /m/, /a/, /t/ to form a word.

Question 6

Which condition can cause cognitive and language impairments due to liver damage?

Answer 6

Hepatic encephalopathy

Question 7

A 7 yo child is struggling to keep up with classroom tasks, particulrly in language-heavy subjects. The teacher reports that the child performs better when given extra help during lessons but struggles on standardized tests. Which type of assessment would best evaluate the child’s ability to learn within the classroom context?

Answer 7

Functional assessment

Question 8

A 30 yo call center worker complains of hoarseness, vocal fatigue, and mild pain in the laryngeal area. She frequently speaks loudly for extended periods during work. Examination reveals bilateral crate-like lesions along the posterios third of the glottal margin. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with her symptoms?

A. Contact Ulcers
B. Granuloma
C. Traumatic laryngitis
D. Cysts

Answer 8

A. Contact Ulcers

Question 9

Which condiiton refers to a kidney disroder that may indirectly affect communication?

Answer 9

Nepthritic Syndrome

Question 10

Which surgical procedure requires speech therapy to help regain speaking abilities?

Answer 10

Tracheostomy

Question 11

A 43 yo woman has experieinced sudden speech changes following a stroke. The SLP notes that her speech is characterized by slurred articulation irregular rhythm, and difficulty coordinating breathing with speaking. Which motor speech disorder is most consistent with these symptoms?

A. Hyperkinetic dysarthria
B. Flaccid dysarthria
C. Spastic dysarthria
D. Ataxic dysarthria

Answer 11

D. Ataxic dysarthria

Question 12

A 35 yo musiciian has been experiencign a gradual decline in hearing sensitivity and difficulty detecting soft sounds. He reports frequent exposure to loud music during concerts. Tympanometry is performed showing normal impedance in both eras. However, acoustic reflex testing reveals an elevated reflex threshold. What might this indicate about the musician’s auditory system?

Answer 12

Early noise-induced hearing loss with possible cochlear damage

Question 13

Which condition invplves muscle disease that can affect speech production.

Answer 13

Myopathy

Question 14

A 10 mo child consistently uses the sound “baba” while pointing at their bottle. This sound does not resemble any word in the target language but is used consistently to indicate the bottle. What is this vocalization an example of?

Answer 14

Protoword

Question 15

The Circle of Willis is crucial for maintaing cerebral blood flow. what is its primary function in the event of an arterial blockage within the brain’s vascular system?

Answer 15

To provide an alternate route for blood flow to maintain perfusion.

Question 16

During a well-baby visit, a pediatrician notes that the 2 mo infant coos back when spoken to and quiets down when picked up. What other behavior would be typical for this age group?

A. The infant begins pdocuing adult-like vowels.
B. The infant cries for assistance.
C. The infant starts babbling with double syllables.
D. The infant responds to familiar names.

Answer 16

B. The infant cries for assistance.

Question 17

A 70 yo patient complains of diffic ulty hearing conversation, expecially in noisy environments. Audiometry shows a pronounced loss at high frequencies with relatively normal low frequency hearing. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 17

Presbycusis resulting from age-related changes

Question 18

During a therapy session using the motor-kinesthetic approach, a clinician notices that a child is struggling to produce the /k/ sound. The clinician decides to use tactile cues to improved the child’s prodcutiong of this sound. What specific technique would the clinician most likely employ?

Answer 18

Direct manipulation of the child’s tongue and jaw to achieve correct placement

Question 19

Which condition is associated with damage to the brain’s blood vessels and may cause speech disorders?

Answer 19

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

Question 20

Which type of stroke results from bleeding and may cause speech disorders?

Answer 20

Hemorrhagic stroke