Praxis SLP Domain 2: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis Welcome to your Praxis SLP Domain 2: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis 1. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In the assessment of a child with suspected language disorder, which type of assessment tool is most appropriate to evaluate pragmatic language skills? A. Standardized language tests B. Dynamic assessment C. Naturalistic observation D. Articulation screening None 2. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a client for potential fluency disorders, which of the following is a primary feature to observe? A. Lexical diversity B. Phonological awareness C. Speech rate and continuity D. Comprehension skills None 3. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis What assessment approach is most effective for identifying a receptive language disorder in preschool-aged children? A. Informal conversation analysis B. Standardized receptive language tests C. Parental report measures D. Phonological awareness testing None 4. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In evaluating a client for voice disorders, which factor is critical to assess for a comprehensive evaluation? A. Language structure and grammar B. Oral-motor skills C. Vocal quality, pitch, and loudness D. Semantic skills None 5. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic therapy session in speech-language pathology? A. To provide a short-term intervention B. To observe the client's responses to various therapy techniques C. To teach compensatory strategies D. To conduct formal standardized testing None 6. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a bilingual client, what is essential to ensure an accurate evaluation? A. Administering tests only in the dominant language B. Using interpreters during the assessment C. Assessing language skills in both languages D. Focusing on cultural norms of the primary language None 7. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In the assessment of swallowing disorders (dysphagi A. which of the following is a key instrument used? A) Audiometry B. Videofluoroscopic swallow study C. Tympanometry D. Otoacoustic emissions testing None 8. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis Which assessment tool is most effective for identifying central auditory processing disorder CAPD in school-aged children? A. Behavioral observation B. Pure-tone audiometry C. Central auditory processing tests D. Speech reception threshold testing None 9. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When conducting an assessment for apraxia of speech in adults, which of the following is an essential component to evaluate? A. Language comprehension B. Oral-motor coordination and sequencing C. Phonological memory D. Reading comprehension None 10. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a client with suspected neurogenic stuttering, which aspect is important to assess? A. Family history of stuttering B. Occurrence of stuttering in various speaking situations C. Speech rate in reading vs. spontaneous speech D. Onset of stuttering relative to neurological event None 11. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis What is the primary focus of a laryngeal function study in voice assessment? A. Evaluating language and articulation B. Assessing pitch and volume variability C. Observing vocal fold movement and function D. Measuring respiratory patterns None 12. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a child for potential cleft palate speech disorders, which area is crucial to evaluate? A. Language development B. Resonance and nasal airflow C. Lexical diversity D. Hearing acuity None 13. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When conducting a comprehensive assessment for aphasia, which of the following is essential to evaluate? A. Auditory comprehension B. Pure-tone audiometry C. Tympanometry results D. Oral-motor reflexes None 14. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing for developmental verbal dyspraxia, which of the following observations is most indicative of the disorder? A. Consistent error patterns in speech B. Difficulty with phonemic awareness C. Inconsistent error patterns in speech D. Delayed language acquisition None 15. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a client for potential selective mutism, what is a key factor to consider? A. Speech production quality B. Consistent refusal to speak in specific social situations C. Phonological processing skills D. Vocabulary size None 16. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis What is the primary goal of a cognitive-communication assessment in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A. Evaluating expressive and receptive language skills B. Assessing memory, attention, and executive functions C. Testing pure-tone hearing thresholds D. Measuring oral-motor strength and coordination None 17. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In the evaluation of dysarthria, which aspect is crucial to assess? A. Language comprehension and expression B. Resonance and articulation C. Auditory processing abilities D. Reading comprehension skills None 18. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When evaluating a client for potential laryngectomy, what is a critical aspect to assess pre-operatively? A. Cognitive-linguistic skills B. Esophageal speech potential C. Vocal fold adduction D. Auditory discrimination None 19. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For an individual with suspected Presbylaryngis, what is an important aspect to assess? A. Laryngeal muscle atrophy and vocal fold bowing B. High-frequency hearing loss C. Cognitive abilities related to aging D. Lexical retrieval skills None 20. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing clients for augmentative and alternative communication AAC devices, what is a crucial factor to consider? A. The client's current vocal volume B. The client's motor abilities and access methods C. The client's preference for digital or analog devices D. The client's reading comprehension level None 21. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When evaluating a child for potential childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), which feature is most indicative of the disorder? A. Delayed onset of first words B. Difficulty with complex sentence structures C. Groping movements during speech attempts D. Limited phonetic inventory None 22. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In conducting a hearing assessment for speech-language pathology, what is a key component to evaluate? A. Speech reception threshold (SRT) B. Language expression and comprehension C. Cognitive functioning D. Oral-motor abilities None 23. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a client for voice therapy following thyroid surgery, which aspect is important to evaluate? A. Vocal fold paralysis or paresis B. Auditory processing abilities C. Articulation and phonology D. Non-verbal communication skills None 24. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing for Rett syndrome in a female child, which characteristic is most likely to be observed? A. Rapid regression in language and motor skills after normal development B. Consistent developmental trajectory similar to peers C. Early onset of fluent language skills D. High proficiency in articulation None 25. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a client's risk of aspiration during swallowing, which instrumental assessment is most appropriate? A. Electropalatography B. Fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) C. Acoustic analysis D. Electromyography None 26. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing for language disorders in multilingual children, what is crucial to ensure a valid evaluation? A. Testing in the dominant language only B. Using standardized tests developed for monolingual English speakers C. Assessing language skills in all languages known by the child D. Focusing solely on expressive language None 27. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In the differential diagnosis of dysarthria and apraxia of speech, which feature is more indicative of apraxia? A. Consistent articulatory errors B. Slow, slurred speech rate C. Inconsistent speech errors D. Hypernasality None 28. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For an adult with suspected Primary Progressive Aphasia (PP A. what is a key aspect to assess? A) Gradual deterioration of language skills B. Acute onset of language impairment C. History of fluctuating hearing loss D. Presence of significant cognitive decline None 29. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a client for social pragmatic communication disorder, what is an important area to evaluate? A. Use of language in social contexts B. Auditory processing abilities C. Phonological memory D. Oral-motor skills None 30. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In the evaluation of a patient with suspected velopharyngeal dysfunction, which assessment tool is most critical? A. Oral-motor examination B. Nasometry C. Auditory perceptual assessment D. Videofluoroscopy None 31. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a client with suspected executive function disorder following a traumatic brain injury, which area is important to assess? A. Ability to plan, organize, and complete tasks B. Pure-tone hearing thresholds C. Phonetic inventory D. Orofacial strength None 32. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a child for a language-based learning disability, which aspect is crucial to evaluate? A. Gross motor skills B. Pure-tone hearing sensitivity C. Phonological processing and literacy skills D. Nonverbal intelligence None 33. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing for cluttering in a speech-language evaluation, what is a primary characteristic to observe? A. Slow, laborious speech B. Excessive use of fillers and hesitations C. Rapid and irregular speech rate with frequent pauses D. Difficulty with phoneme articulation None 34. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a client for voice therapy following radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer, which aspect is critical to evaluate? A. Vocal fold elasticity and glottal closure B. Lexical retrieval skills C. Auditory processing abilities D. Nonverbal communication strategies None 35. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For an individual with suspected dysphagia post-stroke, what is a key component to assess during a swallowing evaluation? A. Oral preparatory and oral phases of swallowing B. High-frequency hearing loss C. Cognitive-linguistic skills D. Phonological processing abilities None 36. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a client for potential conversion disorder with speech symptoms, what is an essential factor to consider? A. Consistency of speech symptoms across different contexts B. The client's articulation skills in structured tasks C. The presence of neurological markers D. The client's history of psychological stressors None 37. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a child with a suspected rare genetic syndrome affecting speech and language development, what is a crucial area to assess? A. Family history and genetic background B. Gross motor development C. Pure-tone hearing sensitivity D. Nonverbal problem-solving skills None 38. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When evaluating a client for potential lingual frenulum restriction (ankyloglossia.), which assessment is most critical? A. Oral-motor examination focusing on tongue mobility B. Auditory perceptual assessment C. Phonetic inventory analysis D. Videostroboscopic examination None 39. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing a client with a tracheostomy for vocalization potential, what is a key area to evaluate? A. The client's cognitive status B. The condition of the vocal folds C. The client's linguistic skills D. The ability to use alternative communication devices None 40. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a client with suspected foreign accent syndrome, what aspect is important to assess? A. The consistency of the foreign accent across different contexts B. The client's proficiency in their native language C. The client's history of travel or exposure to foreign languages D. The presence of any underlying neurological conditions None 41. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When evaluating a client for potential palatal lift prosthesis candidacy, what is a critical factor to assess? A. The client's dental health and oral anatomy B. The client's preference for prosthetic devices C. The frequency of the client's social interactions D. The client's articulation precision None 42. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For an individual with suspected neurogenic cough, what aspect is vital to assess in the speech-language pathology evaluation? A. Cough frequency and triggers B. Oral-motor coordination C. Auditory processing skills D. Language comprehension abilities None 43. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis When assessing a client with suspected apraxia following a stroke, which feature is most indicative of the disorder? A. Slurred speech and consistent misarticulations B. Difficulty initiating speech and groping for articulatory positions C. Rapid rate of speech with frequent pauses D. Monotonous pitch and loudness None 44. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In evaluating a client for potential maxillofacial prosthetics following oral cancer surgery, what is crucial to assess? A. The extent of oral cavity restructuring B. The client's preference for digital communication aids C. The client's auditory discrimination abilities D. The frequency of the client's verbal communication None 45. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a child with suspected childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), what is an important factor to evaluate? A. The child's use of language in different social contexts B. The presence of secondary behaviors associated with stuttering C. The child's ability to produce voiceless consonants D. The child's nonverbal communication skills None 46. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a client exhibiting signs of dysphonia following endotracheal intubation, what should be a key focus of assessment? A. Evaluation of the vocal fold movement B. Assessment of cognitive-linguistic skills C. Determination of phonological awareness D. Analysis of respiratory patterns None 47. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In assessing for the potential use of a voice amplifier in a client with Parkinson's disease, which factor is most critical to consider? A. The client's cognitive status B. The severity of the client's voice disorder C. The client's manual dexterity D. The client's auditory processing abilities None 48. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis In evaluating a client for a suspected paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder PVFMD, what is essential to assess? A. The pattern of vocal fold movement during respiration B. The client's pitch range during speech C. Frequency of the client's vocal breaks D. The client's history of vocal training None 49. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a client with suspected Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), what speech-language pathology feature is most indicative of the disorder? A. Rapid and irregular speech rate B. Difficulty with high-frequency sounds C. Slow, slurred speech and reduced facial expressions D. Excessive use of fillers and hesitations in speech None 50. Praxis SLP: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis For a child with a suspected rare genetic syndrome affecting speech and language development, what is a crucial area to assess? A. Family history and genetic background B. Gross motor development C. Pure-tone hearing sensitivity D. Nonverbal problem-solving skills None 1 out of 50 Time is Up! Time's up
