24 Questions
What is the function of Broca's Area?
Motor speech area
What does the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale measure?
Brain function following a head injury
Which part of the inner ear is responsible for balance?
Vestibular Portion
In the context of speech sound production, what is a distortion impairment?
An approximation of the sound is produced in place of the target
What does an audiogram depict?
Patient's hearing levels
What are vowels described in terms of in the context of speech sounds?
Lip and tongue posture
What is the role of audiologists?
Identifying, assessing, and managing disorders of hearing, balance, and neurological systems
Which of the following is a requirement for licensure for healthcare professionals in the US?
Meeting specific educational or professional qualifications
What is the purpose of the Interstate Compact for Speech-Language Pathologists (ASLP-IC)?
To allow speech-language pathologists to practice in a member state where they do not hold a license
What is the focus of the Cycles Approach for treating phonological processing impairments?
Targeting phonological patterns through multi-week cycles
What is the average fundamental frequency (pitch) for women?
250Hz
What does the Nasometer measure during speech?
Nasal airflow
What is the aim of Direct Physiologic Voice Therapy?
Focusing on forward resonance of the voice in the oral cavity
What is the predetermined pass/fail criteria for the pediatric hearing screening?
If one or more tones are missed, it is a fail
Which type of hearing loss results in a 'muffled speech' and impacts equal frequencies?
Conductive Hearing Loss
What is the main characteristic of sensorineural hearing loss?
Loss of loudness perception often resulting in distortion or lack of clarity
What does AAC stand for in the field of communication?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Which type of AAC does not require a 'device' for communication?
Unaided AAC
What is included in high tech electronic devices for AAC?
Speech-Generating Devices and Tablets
What is used to supplement or replace spoken communication in AAC?
Gestures and Vocalizations
What type of hearing loss results in a loss of loudness perception and often leads to distortion or lack of clarity?
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
What does SRT stand for in the context of the hearing test process?
Speech Recognition Threshold
What term is used to describe the problem with the outer or middle ear resulting in conductive hearing loss?
Conductive problem
What term is used to describe the combination of conductive and sensorineural problems resulting in mixed hearing loss?
Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural Loss
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