Question 1

Speech pathologists and audiologists share the goal of alleviating the impact of:

Accepted Answer

Speech pathologists and audiologists both work towards addressing communication impairment in individuals. They help in diagnosing and providing early intervention to alleviate the impact of communication difficulties. The other options, lack of service provision and poor communication, are also related to the work of speech pathologists and audiologists, but are not the primary focus of their work.

Question 2

Speech pathologists work with people experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Speech pathologists work with individuals who experience a range of communication and swallowing disorders. This includes people with swallowing problems or dysphagia (A), individuals with autism spectrum disorder (B), and people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (C), among others. Therefore, the best choice is D (all of the above).

Question 3

What are the potential implications of speech and / or language impairment in a young child if the condition continues?

Accepted Answer

Speech and/or language impairment can result in impaired learning of spoken language, impaired development of reading and writing, and impaired social relationships. These issues can persist into adulthood and have a significant impact on academic and professional success, as well as overall quality of life. Early intervention and treatment can mitigate these potential implications.

Question 4

The quality and safety of audiology and speech pathology services arising from the increased funding are assured as a consequence of increased demand resulting from implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Accepted Answer

Increased funding and demand through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) do not inherently assure the quality and safety of audiology and speech pathology services. Quality and safety are dependent on regulatory standards, professional training, and service delivery oversight, rather than solely on funding levels or demand.

Question 5

There are clear and consistent national guidelines available about which services will be provided for people with disabilities by mainstream services in health and education and which will be funded and provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Accepted Answer

The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia provides guidelines and funding for services specific to people with disabilities, while mainstream services such as health and education have national guidelines on how to accommodate and provide services for people with disabilities. Therefore, there are clear and consistent guidelines available on which services will be provided by mainstream services and which will be funded through the NDIS.

Question 6

Selection of devices is an 'expert' decision,and may sometimes mask incentive-driven practice,which potentially limits client access to the full range of available devices.

Accepted Answer

The statement highlights that the selection of devices is typically done by experts, but this decision-making process may be influenced by incentives or external factors, which can result in limiting the access of clients to the full range of available devices.

Question 7

The influences on current care models presented to the general public in speech pathology and audiology include:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices mentioned have played a role in shaping the current models of speech pathology and audiology services. The availability of services to various sectors of the Australian community has influenced the delivery models for addressing communication impairment. Political, commercial and professional forces have played a role in shaping the purpose and impact of these services. Ultimately, all of these factors have contributed to the current models of care in speech pathology and audiology.

Question 8

Speech Pathology Australia,the national peak body for speech pathologists,recently estimated that around 5% of Australians have some form of communication impairment and a further 5% have difficulty in swallowing.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects the estimation provided by Speech Pathology Australia.

Question 9

Speech pathologists work in a variety of private and public settings.

Accepted Answer

Speech pathologists work in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and research facilities.

Question 10

The shift to a contestable market approach to service delivery,where consumers are able to make informed choices about the purchase of supports based on their preferences,means that speech pathologists and audiologists don't have to be accountable for outcomes for clients.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The shift to a contestable market approach does not remove the accountability of service providers such as speech pathologists and audiologists for the outcomes of clients. They are still responsible for delivering evidence-based and effective interventions that meet client needs and goals.

Question 11

Audiological practice may be divided according to its diagnostic and rehabilitative focus;by far the more common practice of the two in audiology today is:

Accepted Answer

Selection and provision of hearing aids to adults who have acquired hearing loss is the most common practice in audiology today. It falls under the rehabilitative focus of audiological practice. Although audiological practice may also involve diagnostic focus, such as identifying the type and degree of hearing loss, rehabilitative audiological practice is much more common.

Question 12

Limited access to primary health care has its greatest effects on which group in the community?

Accepted Answer

Remote Indigenous communities often experience limited access to primary health care due to factors such as geographic isolation, cultural differences, and lack of resources. This can have significant negative impacts on the health and well-being of these communities, particularly in areas of maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and chronic disease management.

Question 13

Which element distinguishes between practice models in audiology and in speech pathology?

Accepted Answer

Audiology often emphasizes device provision, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, as a key component of its practice model. This distinguishes it from speech pathology, which focuses more broadly on communication strategies and interventions without the same emphasis on devices.

Question 14

There are clear and consistent national guidelines available about which services will be provided for people with disabilities by mainstream services in health and education and which will be funded and provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Accepted Answer

While the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia aims to provide support for individuals with disabilities, there is often ambiguity and inconsistency regarding the division of responsibilities between the NDIS and mainstream services in health and education. This can lead to confusion about which services are funded and provided through the NDIS versus those expected to be covered by mainstream services.

Question 15

You see a 2-year-old child who is understanding instructions and conversation.His speech is clear but he is only using a few single words to express himself.What is the most likely type of communication impairment he is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

The child's understanding of instructions and conversation indicates that their receptive language skills are intact, but their limited use of single words suggests an expressive language impairment. There is no indication of a speech impairment.

Question 16

What types of communication / swallowing difficulties might be the priority for speech pathology services for patients in the hospital system?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is a common priority for speech pathology services in the hospital system as it is associated with a high risk of aspiration, pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration. While fluency/stuttering and voice problems may also be addressed by speech pathology services, they are not as urgent in the acute hospital setting as dysphagia.

Quiz 28: Speech Pathology and Audiology: Assessment and Intervention for Communication Impairment

Speech pathologists and audiologists share the goal of alleviating the impact of:

Speech pathologists work with people experiencing:

What are the potential implications of speech and / or language impairment in a young child if the condition continues?

The quality and safety of audiology and speech pathology services arising from the increased funding are assured as a consequence of increased demand resulting from implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

There are clear and consistent national guidelines available about which services will be provided for people with disabilities by mainstream services in health and education and which will be funded and provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Selection of devices is an 'expert' decision,and may sometimes mask incentive-driven practice,which potentially limits client access to the full range of available devices.

The influences on current care models presented to the general public in speech pathology and audiology include:

Speech Pathology Australia,the national peak body for speech pathologists,recently estimated that around 5% of Australians have some form of communication impairment and a further 5% have difficulty in swallowing.

Speech pathologists work in a variety of private and public settings.

The shift to a contestable market approach to service delivery,where consumers are able to make informed choices about the purchase of supports based on their preferences,means that speech pathologists and audiologists don't have to be accountable for outcomes for clients.

Audiological practice may be divided according to its diagnostic and rehabilitative focus;by far the more common practice of the two in audiology today is:

Limited access to primary health care has its greatest effects on which group in the community?

Which element distinguishes between practice models in audiology and in speech pathology?

There are clear and consistent national guidelines available about which services will be provided for people with disabilities by mainstream services in health and education and which will be funded and provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

You see a 2-year-old child who is understanding instructions and conversation.His speech is clear but he is only using a few single words to express himself.What is the most likely type of communication impairment he is experiencing?

What types of communication / swallowing difficulties might be the priority for speech pathology services for patients in the hospital system?