CSD 1080 Exam 1 UPDATED Study Guide
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
how many americans have a communication disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER 17%
What do audiologists do? - CORRECT ANSWER -specialists who measure hearing
ability and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing and balance
- treatment of hearing disorders
- a professional position (4 years of graduate school)
-Can follow and monitor hearing loss, prescribe necessary compensatory devices
-Can explain and educate on preventative health measures for hearing
What do SLPs do? - CORRECT ANSWER -professionals who provide an assortment
of services related to communication disorders
-they identify, assess, treat and prevent communication disorders in all modalities both
receptively and expressively .
-they evaluate and provide prevention and remedial services to children and adults with
speech, language, voice, and swallowing
-Can educate about preventative measures to reduce risk of communication disorder, how to
find appropriate intervention
both SLP's and AUD's - CORRECT ANSWER -help treat and diagnose
-collaborative relationship
what degree is do SLP's need to obtain a national certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
have a masters or doctoral degree
-requires clinical fellowship and licensure
,what are speech, language and hearing scientists - CORRECT ANSWER -all three
contribute to the knowledge base and emerging technology to issues of clinical practices
-more research based on analysis of hearing,language, voice, and articulation
speech scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -may be involved in basic research exploring
the anatomy, physiology, and physics of speech-sound protection.
- their findings help clinicians improve service to clients w/ speech disorders
language scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -may investigate the ways children learn
their native language
-explore variations of modern day English & how language is changing
-study language disorders
hearing scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -Investigate the nature of sound, noise, and
hearing
-develop equipment to be used in the assessment of hearing
-develop and improve assistant listening devices such as hearing aids and phone amplifiers
where do speech, language and hearing scientists work? - CORRECT ANSWER -
universities (work on research for the university)
-gov agencies
-industries
examples of prevention in SLP - CORRECT ANSWER -information of provision and
counseling
-fluency
-vocal hygiene
-articulation
- early intervention
, examples of prevention in audiology - CORRECT ANSWER -public awareness of
noise induced hearing loss
-early identification of hearing loss
-determine extent/nature of loss
-determine if loss is temp/permanent
-assess adverse effects of loss on persons life (social/academic/job)
Where do SLPs work - CORRECT ANSWER -can work with all ages
-hospitals
-universities
-nursing homes
-private practice
-traveling position
where do AUD's work? - CORRECT ANSWER -privately
-medically
-schools
-industrial
-universities
who do SLP's and AUD's work with? - CORRECT ANSWER -each other
-clients/families/sig. others
-educators
-PT/OT
-ENT's
-social work
-psychologists
-dentists/orthos
-physicians/nurses
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
how many americans have a communication disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER 17%
What do audiologists do? - CORRECT ANSWER -specialists who measure hearing
ability and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing and balance
- treatment of hearing disorders
- a professional position (4 years of graduate school)
-Can follow and monitor hearing loss, prescribe necessary compensatory devices
-Can explain and educate on preventative health measures for hearing
What do SLPs do? - CORRECT ANSWER -professionals who provide an assortment
of services related to communication disorders
-they identify, assess, treat and prevent communication disorders in all modalities both
receptively and expressively .
-they evaluate and provide prevention and remedial services to children and adults with
speech, language, voice, and swallowing
-Can educate about preventative measures to reduce risk of communication disorder, how to
find appropriate intervention
both SLP's and AUD's - CORRECT ANSWER -help treat and diagnose
-collaborative relationship
what degree is do SLP's need to obtain a national certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
have a masters or doctoral degree
-requires clinical fellowship and licensure
,what are speech, language and hearing scientists - CORRECT ANSWER -all three
contribute to the knowledge base and emerging technology to issues of clinical practices
-more research based on analysis of hearing,language, voice, and articulation
speech scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -may be involved in basic research exploring
the anatomy, physiology, and physics of speech-sound protection.
- their findings help clinicians improve service to clients w/ speech disorders
language scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -may investigate the ways children learn
their native language
-explore variations of modern day English & how language is changing
-study language disorders
hearing scientist - CORRECT ANSWER -Investigate the nature of sound, noise, and
hearing
-develop equipment to be used in the assessment of hearing
-develop and improve assistant listening devices such as hearing aids and phone amplifiers
where do speech, language and hearing scientists work? - CORRECT ANSWER -
universities (work on research for the university)
-gov agencies
-industries
examples of prevention in SLP - CORRECT ANSWER -information of provision and
counseling
-fluency
-vocal hygiene
-articulation
- early intervention
, examples of prevention in audiology - CORRECT ANSWER -public awareness of
noise induced hearing loss
-early identification of hearing loss
-determine extent/nature of loss
-determine if loss is temp/permanent
-assess adverse effects of loss on persons life (social/academic/job)
Where do SLPs work - CORRECT ANSWER -can work with all ages
-hospitals
-universities
-nursing homes
-private practice
-traveling position
where do AUD's work? - CORRECT ANSWER -privately
-medically
-schools
-industrial
-universities
who do SLP's and AUD's work with? - CORRECT ANSWER -each other
-clients/families/sig. others
-educators
-PT/OT
-ENT's
-social work
-psychologists
-dentists/orthos
-physicians/nurses
