Week 5 Study Guide

Question 1

which is the most common cause of aphasia?

Accepted Answer

stroke

Question 2

Which conditions can make it more difficult to process medical information when being discharged and returning home safe

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of screening for apraxia of speech (AOS)?

Accepted Answer

to identify the need for further assessment

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of Apraxia of Speech (AOS)?

Accepted Answer

difficulty coordinating speech movements

Question 5

How is Apraxia of Speech (AOS) typically diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

speech language evaluation

Question 6

Which of the following is a cause of apraxia of speech ?

Accepted Answer

all of the following can result in AOS

Question 7

Which type of dysarthria is characterized by breathy and nasal speech?

Accepted Answer

flaccid dysarthria

Question 8

What are some possible solutions that SLPs can offer to help patients who have barriers to care?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 9

Which hemisphere of the brain is primarily affected in AOS?

Accepted Answer

it depends on the type of AOS

Question 10

What is the most common cause of acquired apraxia of speech (AOS)?

Accepted Answer

stroke

Question 11

Which type of brain injury is most likely to cause temporary AOS rather than permanent symptoms?

Accepted Answer

mild traumatic brain injury

Question 12

What is the primary focus of speech and language treatment in home health?

Accepted Answer

Addressing functionality and designing interventions

Question 13

SLPs play an important role in discharge for patients and can help prevent future re-hospitalizations?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Why should hearing screenings be conducted as part of the assessment process for AOS?

Accepted Answer

to rule out hearing loss that may impact testing

Question 15

What is the primary goal of articulatory-kinematic approaches in the treatment of apraxia of speech (AoS)?

Accepted Answer

improving speech production by facilitating spatial targeting, and movement

Question 16

What type of assessments are the predominant method for assessing presence, type and degree of errors in AOS?

Accepted Answer

motor speech assessments

Question 17

Which neurodegenerative disease is linked to primary progressive apraxia of speech?

Accepted Answer

corticobasal syndrome

Question 18

What are some aspects that may impact a patient’s ability to access care? (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

living in a rural area, living in poverty

Question 19

Which of the following is considered a potential facilitator for communication recovery in AOS?

Accepted Answer

willingness to use AAC

Questions 19