North Carolina SLP-Assistant Practice Exam

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• What percentage of human communication is typically nonverbal?
• What does joint attention refer to in a therapeutic context?
• If a child successfully completes a task, how should the SLPA provide feedback?
• If a client responds negatively to training materials, what is the best course of action?
• What does intelligibility refer to?
• True or False: An assistant must participate in supervised training for all tests and clinical equipment used in assessment and treatment.
• What is a free morpheme?
• When screening for articulation skills in a young child, which assessment tool is essential?
• What type of speech disorder is characterized by the inability to translate conscious speech plans into motor actions?
• In the context of phonology, what is a distinguishing feature of an open syllable?
• Which of the following requires an SLPA to adapt their methods?
• Can an SLPA obtain records from outside sources?
• Which tests are generally designed to measure a broad range of abilities across multiple areas?
• What is the purpose of corrective feedback?
• What is the recommended practice for documenting discussions with patients, families, and medical personnel?
• What does the 'S' in SOAP Notes stand for?
• For what ages is an IEP applicable?
• Can an SLPA conduct treatment for dysphagia?
• What should an SLPA do if a patient becomes frustrated and refuses to continue with a session?
• What does NCSHLA stand for?
• What does echolalia refer to in speech therapy?
• Which of the following describes self-monitoring in therapy?
• What is the primary goal of extinction in behavior modification?
• Can a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) prepare patients for evaluations?
• What is an example of consonant harmony?
• What should an SLPA prioritize to achieve optimum progress in therapy?
• Can an SLPA conduct oral motor exercises?
• What is an informal assessment typically based on?
• Why is cultural competence important for an SLPA?
• What are protowords or phonetically consistent forms?
• Which development is crucial for recounting past events?
• What is the primary characteristic of an open syllable?
• What type of sounds are most affected by hypernasality during speech production?
• Are treatment plans and therapeutic protocols the same?
• If a task is too difficult for a client in their 60s, what should be your course of action?
• When a client reaches the stated level of performance of a goal, what should be communicated?
• Can a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) help with hearing screenings?
• What is the significance of setting clear goals in a treatment protocol?
• What does a closed syllable end with?
• Who is responsible for assessing the performance, strengths, and weaknesses of an assistant?
• Is it acceptable for an SLPA to give constructive feedback during a screening?
• Which of the following is the primary role of the supervising SLP?
• Can an SLPA tabulate or score screening results?
• True or False: An SLPA can transport or escort patients to and from therapy areas.
• What does modeling involve in therapy?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of effective intervention?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a type of articulation disorder?
• Why are standardized tests often utilized in educational assessments?
• Can an SLPA perform safety checks on AAC equipment?
• Is it permissible for an SLPA to interpret scores for assessments?
• What is an example of a verbal cue in therapy?
• What characterizes a fluency disorder?
• If the supervising SLP criticizes your appearance based on client complaints, what should you do?
• How does OSHA's definition of universal precautions impact workplace safety?
• What does corrective feedback aim to achieve in therapy sessions?
• When planning materials for culturally diverse clients, which of the following is generally considered inappropriate?
• What type of cue would best support a patient in identifying a word they cannot recall during a session?
• In a therapy setting, if a patient expresses concerns about their progress, what is the best response from the SLPA?
• Which strategy involves "catching the stutter"?
• What should be done when a client responds correctly on 15% of the trials?
• What is a common characteristic of dysarthria?
• What can "CV" be commonly referred to?
• What term describes two letters that combine to make one sound?
• Can an SLPA assist in setting up treatment for swallowing?
• In speech therapy, what is the significance of joint attention?
• What is the focus of joint routines?
• When services are being rendered by an SLPA, how must the patient and/or family be informed?
• What is the significance of consistent vocal patterns in young children?
• What criteria is not necessary for therapeutic protocols administered by an SLPA?
• If a family member begins to question you about therapy details after returning a patient, what should you do?
• What is the primary focus of the "plan" section in SOAP Notes?
• What is not required for screenings conducted by an SLPA?
• When a client becomes frustrated during a session, what should the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant do?
• Can an SLPA develop new goals for a client?
• What criteria must screenings performed by an SLPA meet?
• /baby/ is an example of which type of word structure?
• During a speech-language screening, if an adult client inquires about the purpose of the screening, what is the best response?
• Is an SLPA allowed to program assistive devices?
• Which type of syllable typically has a short sound?
• Which of the following is characterized by difficulty in planning and coordinating movements for speech?
• Why is it important to communicate changes in a client's performance?
• What is one important consideration when scheduling appointments for diverse patients?
• What does the 'consequence' refer to in behavioral terms?
• Which term refers to any eliciting stimuli that prompts a response?
• Which of the following describes a language disorder?
• What is a bound morpheme?
• Is it permissible for an SLPA to counsel patients?
• In speech-language pathology, what is the primary goal of assessment?
• When should the Supervising Licensee document the Assistant's use of all three protocol elements effectively?
• What are the two major categories of motor speech disorders?
• /see/ is an example of which type of syllable?
• What is the primary goal of intervention in therapy according to the five objectives?
• Which statement accurately reflects the role of an SLPA regarding emotional support?
• What should you do if a parent requests speech therapy for their child?
• Which of the following describes the objective of a universal precaution protocol?
• What does the term "Least Restrictive Environment" refer to in the context of special education?
• Which sounds require that the velopharyngeal port remains open?
• What is meant by 'semantics' in communication?
• What does 'extension' refer to in the context of enhancing child utterances?
• What is one task that an SLPA can perform during research activities?
• What should an SLP-Assistant prioritize when preparing for sessions with diverse clients?
• True or False: An SLPA can assist patients and their families in obtaining treatment materials.
• Assistants must release patients only to the care of which of the following?
• What is a key limitation of norm-referenced tests?
• Can an SLPA obtain case histories from patients or families?
• What type of data is collected before intervention starts?
• What does stimulability indicate?
• Is it within the SLPA’s role to conduct evaluations?
• In therapy, if a patient is consistently achieving goals, what method is often used to encourage continued progress?
• How does a verbal prompt differ from a verbal cue?
• During a speech and language screening, if a child does not answer a question correctly, what should the SLPA do?
• In the context of enhancing communication, which of the following strategies would be considered an "easy onset"?
• In a therapy session, if a client is not engaging, the best practice is to do what?
• What does CVC stand for in speech-language pathology?
• What is the purpose of screening in speech-language pathology?
• In what scenario should the supervising SLP be contacted immediately?
• By 18 months, how many words do children typically produce?
• What is a common characteristic of standardized tests?
• Are direct patient services for evaluation part of an SLPA's responsibilities?
• What is the purpose of a treatment protocol in therapy?
• Which speech-language pathology practice addresses errors in articulation?
• Which type of syllable is characterized by having a long sound?
• What is the role of gestural cues in therapy?
• How is a closed syllable defined?
• Can an SLPA verify insurance coverage or file insurance claims?
• Can an SLPA communicate with families about daily sessions?
• Which area of the brain is commonly associated with expressive language impairment in aphasia?
• Who assigns the educational activities for assistants to participate in?
• Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the registration process and ethical standards?
• Which of the following statements about treatment protocol is true?
• Which of the following is a non-linguistic cue?
• Which of the following describes a 'closed' syllable?
• What is the primary characteristic of aphasia?
• What phonetic sound does "tʃ" represent?
• Articulation is defined as what?
• Why might a child experience dysarthria?
• Which of the following correctly describes a closed syllable?
• In which type of testing are students assessed against others in their demographic group?
• What does a "3:1 ratio response for reinforcement" mean in therapy protocols?
• To better understand a client’s needs in therapy, what is one effective practice an SLP might consider?
• How are minimal pairs useful in speech therapy?
• What are minimal pairs?
• A child's production of "spaghetti" as "gasghetti" is an example of what phenomenon?
• What defines a criterion-referenced test?
• At what age do children typically say their first word?
• Who must sign off on every session conducted by an SLPA?
• Which of the following describes how a child typically develops language skills?
• The responsibility for patient services provided by the Assistant rests entirely with whom?
• What does 'objective' refer to in SOAP Notes?
• Which sound does the symbol "ʃ" represent?
• Why would a clinician need to change the stimulus in a treatment protocol?
• What function do visual cues serve in a therapeutic setting?
• What is self-motivation primarily associated with?
• What should an SLPA do if they are asked to treat a client without a written protocol from their supervising SLP?
• How should follow-up actions be conducted after observing concerning signs in a patient?
• What phonetic sound does "dʒ" correspond to?
• If a protocol requires 75% accuracy, what data indicates this level of performance?
• A new treatment protocol is primarily needed when which of the following changes occur?
• What does extrinsic motivation involve?
• What type of syllable is often found with a consonant-ending?
• What does NCBOE stand for?
• What characterizes an open syllable?
• What aspect of speech can include rate, rhythm, and stress?
• What is defined as what an SLPA does in response to a client's answer?
• If your supervising SLP continually reprimands you for not returning materials, what is the best course of action?
• Who is responsible for monitoring the job responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant?
• What is the golden number for showing consistency across therapy sessions?
• What sound is represented by the symbol "θ"?
• What is the significance of documenting client interactions?
• An SLPA can NOT perform oral motor exercises for a patient with which condition?
• Which of the following steps must a licensed SLP take before assigning a clinical task to an SLPA?
• What type of syllable ends with a vowel?
• When a checklist result indicates a client has received partial credit, what is the appropriate course of action?
• Which of the following are the four main types of articulation disorders?
• What must licensees who register an Assistant demonstrate understanding of?
• What advantage do criterion-referenced tests provide?
• Which of the following is a role of an SLPA during research activities?
• What does CDS stand for in the context of child communication?
• Which of the following is NOT a compensatory strategy for disfluent speech?
• Which condition is not considered a progressive disorder?
• How long can a preschool-aged child maintain a conversation?
• Which type of test would best assess a student's performance in relation to set educational standards?
• An SLPA's involvement in research activities can include which of the following tasks?
• The physical movement of which anatomical structures is crucial for articulating speech sounds?
• Which of the following describes the function of a SLPA in patient preparation?
• What does an articulation disorder primarily affect?
• The symbol "ʒ" is associated with which of the following sounds?
• Who is primarily responsible for the treatment of patients seen by an SLPA?
• Is an SLPA allowed to create therapy materials?
• Can an SLPA read client records?
• What is critical for maintaining patient confidentiality during documentation?
• What type of speech difficulty characterizes an individual with a fluency disorder?
• What is the purpose of universal precautions as defined by OSHA?
• At what age is 90% of adult syntax acquired?
• A closed syllable typically follows which pattern?
• What is the fundamental assumption inherent in universal precautions?
• Which sound does the symbol "ð" denote?
• What is the common term for the larynx?
• Which of the following describes the relationship between a morpheme and a word?
• True or False: The Supervising Licensee must document the Assistant's effective application of treatment protocols with each patient.
• Which of the following incidents does not need to be communicated to the supervising SLP?
• Who should assistants report unethical or illegal workplace conduct to?
• Which of the following is NOT a required element of a session or treatment protocol?
• Can an SLPA tally scores on standardized tests?
• What is a morpheme?
• If you observe bruises on a patient, what should be your immediate course of action regarding potential child abuse?
• What is a requirement for administering therapeutic protocols by an SLPA?
• What is required of an assistant before participating in clinical activities?
• What are metalinguistic skills?
• Who is responsible for keeping the Board of Examiners informed about changes in registration information?
• What is a tactile model primarily used for in therapy?
• Which of the following is NOT a task an SLPA can perform?
• What is the main function of child-directed speech?
• When recording observations of a patient's performance, what is expected of an SLPA?
• Who determines the assignment of tasks and type of supervision for the Assistant?
• True or False: An SLPA can schedule or confirm patient appointments.
• What is the main purpose of taking notes during client interactions in informal assessments?
• What constitutes a violation of a client’s confidentiality?
• What is dysarthria?
• What are standardized tests known for?
• Which of the following is the earliest developing grammatical morpheme?
• What is the most appropriate response when an adult patient refuses to participate in treatment?
• Where are vocal folds primarily housed in the human body?
• In a situation where an unfamiliar technician comes to pick up a patient during therapy, what is the appropriate action for the SLPA?
• Which area of study focuses on the sound systems of language?
• Which of the following best describes binary judgement/choices?
• Who determines the SLPA's job tasks, amount, and type of supervision?
• Which of the following is true regarding the duties of an SLPA?
• When managing patient behavior, what is the recommended practice?
• Which behavior modification technique involves ignoring a behavior to reduce its occurrence?
• What condition is characterized by the velopharyngeal mechanism not closing, allowing nasal sounds during non-nasal sound production?
• How should an SLPA manage patient behavior?
• When providing a phonemic cue by using the /b/ phoneme to elicit the word "baby," what type of cueing is being utilized?
• What might a child who over-generalizes vocabulary say when fitting a new situation?
• Which of the following is an example of a bound morpheme?
• What are therapeutic protocols?
• At what age do children typically start to develop metalinguistic skills?
• Joint routines involve which of the following?
• Which of the following best describes norm-referenced tests?
• Can an SLPA communicate with patients and their families?
• True or False: Assistants must receive regular, formal evaluations from the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• When planning materials for culturally diverse patients, which action is most important?
• How does comparing student performance in norm-referenced tests impact results?
• What is the main purpose of a verbal model?