ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM:
STUDY GUIDE PART 1 Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Principle of Ethics I - Correct answer-Individuals shall honor their responsibility to
hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or who are
participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals
involved in research in a humane manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. - Correct answer-Individuals shall provide all clinical
services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. - Correct answer-Individuals shall use every resource,
including referral and/or inter professional collaboration when appropriate, to
ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - Correct answer-Individuals shall not discriminate in
the delivery of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly
activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression,
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,sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or
dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. - Correct answer-Individuals shall not misrepresent
the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, students,
research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under their supervision, and they
shall inform those they serve professionally of the name, role, and professional
credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. - Correct answer-Individuals in administrative or
supervisory roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide
services or conduct research activities that exceed the staff member's certification
status, competence, education, training, and experience.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. - Correct answer-Individuals who hold the Certificate
of Clinical Competence shall NOT delegate tasks that require the unique skills,
knowledge, judgement, or credentials that are within the scope of their profession
to aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, or any nonprofessionals over
whom they have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. - Correct answer-Individuals who hold the Certificate
of Clinical Competence may delegate to students tasks related to the provision of
clinical services that require the unique skills, knowledge, and judgment that are
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, within the scope of practice of their profession only if those students are
adequately prepared and are appropriately supervised. The responsibility for the
welfare of those being served remains with the certified individual.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule H. - Correct answer-Individuals shall obtain informed
consent by the persons they serve about the nature and possible risks and effects of
services provided, technology employed, and products dispensed. This obligation
also includes informing persons served about possible effects of not engaging in
treatment or not following clinical recommendations. If diminished decision-
making ability of persons served is suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate
authorization from a spouse, other family member, or legally authorized/appointed
representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. - Correct answer-Individuals shall enroll and include
persons as participants in research or teaching demonstrations only if participation
is voluntary, without coercion, and with informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. - Correct answer-Individuals shall accurately
represent the intended purpose of a service, product, or research endeavor and shall
abide by established guidelines for clinical practice and the responsible conduct of
research.
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STUDY GUIDE PART 1 Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Principle of Ethics I - Correct answer-Individuals shall honor their responsibility to
hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or who are
participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals
involved in research in a humane manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. - Correct answer-Individuals shall provide all clinical
services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. - Correct answer-Individuals shall use every resource,
including referral and/or inter professional collaboration when appropriate, to
ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - Correct answer-Individuals shall not discriminate in
the delivery of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly
activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression,
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,sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or
dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. - Correct answer-Individuals shall not misrepresent
the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, students,
research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under their supervision, and they
shall inform those they serve professionally of the name, role, and professional
credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. - Correct answer-Individuals in administrative or
supervisory roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide
services or conduct research activities that exceed the staff member's certification
status, competence, education, training, and experience.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. - Correct answer-Individuals who hold the Certificate
of Clinical Competence shall NOT delegate tasks that require the unique skills,
knowledge, judgement, or credentials that are within the scope of their profession
to aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, or any nonprofessionals over
whom they have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. - Correct answer-Individuals who hold the Certificate
of Clinical Competence may delegate to students tasks related to the provision of
clinical services that require the unique skills, knowledge, and judgment that are
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, within the scope of practice of their profession only if those students are
adequately prepared and are appropriately supervised. The responsibility for the
welfare of those being served remains with the certified individual.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule H. - Correct answer-Individuals shall obtain informed
consent by the persons they serve about the nature and possible risks and effects of
services provided, technology employed, and products dispensed. This obligation
also includes informing persons served about possible effects of not engaging in
treatment or not following clinical recommendations. If diminished decision-
making ability of persons served is suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate
authorization from a spouse, other family member, or legally authorized/appointed
representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. - Correct answer-Individuals shall enroll and include
persons as participants in research or teaching demonstrations only if participation
is voluntary, without coercion, and with informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. - Correct answer-Individuals shall accurately
represent the intended purpose of a service, product, or research endeavor and shall
abide by established guidelines for clinical practice and the responsible conduct of
research.
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