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

Question 1

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

A)lack of service provision.
B)poor communication.
C)diagnosis and early intervention.
D)communication impairment.

Answer 1

communication impairment.

Question 2

Speech pathologists work with people experiencing:

A)swallowing problems or dysphagia.
B)autism spectrum disorder.
C)traumatic brain injury (TBI).
D)all of the above.

Answer 2

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?

A)Impaired learning of spoken language
B)Impaired development of reading and writing
C)Impaired social relationships
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

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.

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.

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.

Question 7

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

A)the availability of services to various sectors of the Australian community.
B)the political,commercial and professional forces that have shaped current models of speech pathology and audiology service.
C)the purpose and impact of,and delivery models for,addressing communication impairment.
D)all of the above.

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.

Question 9

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

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.

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:

A)the selection and provision of hearing aids to adults who have acquired hearing loss.
B)working in rural and remote outreach clinics.
C)with children commonly affected with otitis media.
D)none of the above.

Question 12

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

A)Urban communities
B)Remote Indigenous communities
C)People with hearing loss
D)Children

Question 13

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

A)An emphasis on device provision
B)An emphasis on communication
C)An emphasis on early intervention
D)An emphasis on patient- and family-centred care

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.

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?

A)Receptive language impairment
B)Expressive language impairment
C)Speech impairment
D)All of the above

Question 16

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

A)Fluency / stuttering
B)Dysphagia
C)Voice problems
D)All of the above