Praxis SLP Domain 3: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Treatment Welcome to your Praxis SLP Domain 3: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Treatment 1. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When implementing a treatment plan for a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), which approach is considered most effective? A. Naturalistic, play-based therapy B. Motor-based, drill-intensive therapy C. Language-based, narrative therapy D. Cognitive-behavioral therapy None 2. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with dysphagia, which compensatory strategy is NOT typically recommended? A. Chin tuck maneuver B. Thickening liquids C. Supraglottic swallow D. Prone positioning during feeding None 3. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In voice therapy for a patient with functional dysphonia, what is a primary initial treatment goal? A. Immediate voice rest B. Surgical intervention C. Behavioral voice therapy techniques D. Pharmacological management None 4. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment What is the primary goal of using the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment LSVT LOUD in patients with Parkinson's Disease? A. To decrease vocal loudness B. To improve articulatory precision C. To increase vocal loudness and speech intelligibility D. To eliminate dysarthric characteristics None 5. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When working with a client who stutters, which therapy approach is LEAST effective? A. Fluency shaping techniques B. Stuttering modification techniques C. Indirect approaches focusing on reducing speaking anxiety D. Punitive measures for stuttered speech None 6. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a client with a laryngectomy, which aspect is crucial in voice rehabilitation? A. Early implementation of esophageal speech training B. Immediate use of electrolarynx C. Focusing solely on non-verbal communication methods D. Delayed speech training to allow for healing None 7. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In cognitive-linguistic therapy for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) patient, what is a primary focus? A. Long-term memory retrieval techniques B. Restorative exercises for speech muscles C. Executive function and attention training D. Purely pharmacological intervention None 8. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with selective mutism, which therapeutic approach is generally NOT recommended? A. Behavioral therapy B. Play therapy C. Forced speech in social settings D. Family therapy None 9. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the context of speech-language pathology, evidence-based practice primarily involves: A. Relying solely on clinical expertise B. Integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external evidence C. Basing decisions on client preferences regardless of clinical evidence D. Following traditional methods without considering current research None 10. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In cognitive therapy for individuals with right hemisphere brain damage, which area is typically a primary focus? A. Syntax and phonological processing B. Prosody and pragmatic aspects of communication C. Articulation and voice quality D. Fine motor skills and manual dexterity None 11. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with vocal nodules, which of the following is a key initial therapeutic strategy? A. Immediate surgical intervention B. Vocal rest followed by gradual voice therapy C. Aggressive cough suppression D. Introduction of amplification devices None 12. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to feeding, the primary goal is to: A. Increase the child's weight rapidly B. Develop a child's tolerance to different food textures and tastes C. Focus solely on oral-motor skill development D. Eliminate the need for supplemental nutrition None 13. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the management of a client with a tracheostomy, which aspect is critical for speech-language pathologists to address? A. Weaning off the tracheostomy as quickly as possible B. Ensuring proper stoma care and hygiene C. Immediate use of an electrolarynx D. Assessing and facilitating communication options None 14. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When addressing pragmatic language skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, the primary focus should be on: A. Reinforcing solitary play skills B. Improving turn-taking, initiating interactions, and understanding social cues C. Enhancing vocabulary and grammatical structures D. Teaching rote memorization of social phrases None 15. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment A primary goal in therapy for a client with a fluency disorder, such as stuttering, is to: A. Completely eliminate dysfluencies B. Improve the client's communication confidence and fluency C. Focus only on slow and prolonged speech D. Discourage the client from speaking in anxiety-provoking situations None 16. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In assessing a bilingual child for a potential language disorder, it is important to: A. Test only in the child's dominant language B. Use interpreters who are not familiar with the child's culture C. Consider both languages and cultural context in the assessment D. Assume a language disorder if there are difficulties in the second language None 17. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with cleft palate, a speech-language pathologist's intervention often focuses on: A. Speech sound production and resonance B. Strictly language development C. Avoiding any oral-motor exercises D. Implementing sign language as the primary communication mode None 18. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a client with executive function deficits following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which therapeutic approach is most beneficial? A. Focusing exclusively on memory recall tasks B. Implementing strategies for planning, organizing, and problem-solving C. Concentrating only on physical rehabilitation D. Prioritizing passive observation rather than active participation None 19. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When treating a patient with dysarthria, a primary focus of speech therapy is often on: A. Teaching alternative communication methods exclusively B. Enhancing articulation, breath support, and vocal quality C. Focusing only on increasing speech rate D. Implementing a strict, non-verbal communication approach None 20. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a client with a progressive neurological disorder affecting speech, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what is a critical aspect of speech-language therapy? A. Immediate transition to alternative and augmentative communication AAC devices B. Focusing solely on natural speech preservation C. Developing a long-term communication strategy that adapts to changing abilities D. Avoiding the use of technology in therapy None 21. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In planning treatment for a child with a phonological disorder, which approach focuses on teaching groups of sounds with similar error patterns? A. Traditional articulation therapy B. Distinctive features approach C. Cycles approach D. Minimal pairs therapy None 22. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When addressing social communication skills in adolescents with high-functioning autism, which intervention strategy is least effective? A. Group therapy focusing on social interaction B. Role-playing and social stories C. Scripted, memorized conversations for daily interactions D. Video modeling and feedback None 23. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a patient with primary progressive aphasia, what is a key consideration in treatment planning? A. Implementing intensive language relearning strategies B. Early introduction of augmentative and alternative communication (AA C. strategies C) Prioritizing treatments focused on reversing language loss D. Exclusively using compensatory strategies without AAC None 24. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with acquired apraxia of speech, the main therapeutic focus should be on: A. Enhancing language processing skills B. Motor planning and speech production C. Increasing the rate of speech D. Developing alternative communication methods None 25. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When conducting a therapy session for a child with a receptive language disorder, it is essential to: A. Use complex, age-appropriate language to challenge the child B. Simplify language and provide visual supports C. Focus exclusively on expressive language skills D. Avoid repetition to encourage new language learning None 26. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For individuals with voice disorders, which environmental modification is typically recommended to reduce vocal strain? A. Speaking only in whisper B. Increasing background noise C. Using amplification systems in noisy environments D. Avoiding the use of voice therapy exercises None 27. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When working with a client with dysphagia following a stroke, an important focus of therapy is to: A. Encourage rapid progression to solid foods B. Teach compensatory swallowing strategies C. Implement a strict liquid-only diet D. Focus solely on oral motor exercises None 28. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In selecting a treatment approach for a preschooler with a stuttering disorder, the most effective strategy typically includes: A. Delaying treatment until the child is older B. Focusing on fluency shaping and modification techniques C. Using punitive measures for dysfluencies D. Concentrating on parental communication style changes None 29. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with a lisp, the primary goal of speech therapy is to: A. Correct the placement and manner of articulation for sibilant sounds B. Increase the rate of speech C. Focus on voice quality improvement D. Shift to alternative communication methods None 30. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In working with a patient with Broca's aphasia, a significant aspect of therapy should focus on: A. Receptive language skills B. Expressive language skills, particularly speech production and fluency C. Purely on non-verbal communication D. Memory retention strategies None 31. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When planning treatment for a client with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which cognitive-communication strategy is least appropriate? A. Training in the use of memory aids B. Techniques for improving attention and concentration C. Focusing on abstract language concepts and metaphors D. Exercises to enhance problem-solving and reasoning None 32. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a patient with functional voice disorder, which intervention should be prioritized? A. Immediate surgical intervention B. Pharmacological management C. Voice therapy focusing on vocal function and behavior modification D. Permanent use of voice amplification devices None 33. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the management of preschool children with language delay, what is a key strategy? A. Exclusive use of nonverbal communication techniques B. Emphasis on passive observation rather than active participation C. Parent training and involvement in language facilitation techniques D. Focusing solely on the development of grammatical skills None 34. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For individuals with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, speech-language therapy often focuses on: A. The development of basic language skills B. Correction of articulation errors C. Improvement in social communication and pragmatic language skills D. Implementation of alternative and augmentative communication systems None 35. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When addressing literacy skills in children with speech and language disorders, an important focus should be on: A. Exclusively improving phonological awareness B. Integrating literacy activities into speech and language therapy C. Focusing only on silent reading skills D. Avoiding the use of technology and digital media None 36. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In developing a treatment plan for a patient with flaccid dysarthria, the primary focus should be on: A. Rapidly increasing speech rate B. Implementing strategies to improve breath support and speech clarity C. Solely focusing on non-verbal communication methods D. Encouraging the use of exaggerated articulatory movements None 37. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For clients with cleft palate, speech therapy often targets compensatory articulation errors. These are primarily: A. Errors in vowel production B. Nasal emissions during speech C. Errors resulting from learned maladaptive articulation patterns D. Errors related to delayed language development None 38. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When working with clients who have undergone a total laryngectomy, a critical aspect of therapy is: A. Immediate introduction of esophageal speech B. Implementing voice rest and non-verbal communication strategies C. Training in the use of tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis D. Focusing exclusively on written forms of communication None 39. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a client with spastic dysarthria, a primary therapeutic focus is typically on: A. Implementing rapid, rhythmic speech exercises B. Strategies to manage increased muscle tone and improve speech intelligibility C. Encouraging hypernasal speech production D. Strictly focusing on augmentative and alternative communication None 40. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the context of voice therapy for individuals with muscle tension dysphonia, which technique is least likely to be beneficial? A. Laryngeal massage and relaxation techniques B. Resonant voice exercises C. Aggressive strengthening of vocal fold muscles D. Breathing exercises for voice support None 41. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In treating a child with developmental apraxia of speech, which intervention strategy is least effective? A. Repetitive, structured practice of speech sounds B. Multisensory approaches, including visual and tactile feedback C. Use of whole-language approaches without focus on speech motor control D. Gradual progression from simple to complex speech tasks None 42. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a client with dysphagia post-stroke, which compensatory strategy is typically recommended to reduce the risk of aspiration? A. Encouraging rapid swallowing of large boluses B. Implementing postural adjustments like the chin tuck maneuver C. Exclusive use of straw drinking for all liquids D. Avoiding all solid foods indefinitely None 43. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In addressing the needs of a client with cluttering, a speech-language pathologist should primarily focus on: A. Eliminating the use of fillers and hesitations in speech B. Increasing the rate of speech to match natural fluency C. Improving speech clarity and regulating speech rate D. Implementing interventions targeting stuttering None 44. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When assessing a bilingual child for speech and language disorders, why is it important to conduct evaluations in both languages? A. To determine the dominant language for therapy B. To ensure accurate diagnosis and avoid over- or under-identification of disorders C. To comply with standardized testing requirements D. To focus therapy exclusively on the weaker language None 45. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For clients with voice disorders, what is the primary goal of vocal hygiene education? A. To eliminate the need for voice therapy B. To improve vocal technique and prevent further vocal damage C. To prepare clients for surgical intervention D. To focus solely on voice rest strategies None 46. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the treatment of stuttering, the 'Lidcombe Program' is primarily designed for which population? A. Adults with chronic stuttering B. Adolescents experiencing developmental stuttering C. Preschool-aged children with early signs of stuttering D. All age groups as a universal treatment approach None 47. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In selecting an AAC device for a client with Locked-in Syndrome, what is a critical factor to consider? A. The client's preference for high-tech devices B. The availability of eye-tracking technology C. The client's literacy level D. The cost and insurance coverage for the device None 48. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment When working with a client who has a lisp, which type of feedback is most beneficial in therapy? A. Auditory feedback alone B. Visual feedback using mirrors or video C. Tactile feedback through touch D. Written feedback on speech errors None 49. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment In the treatment of a client with aphasia following a stroke, incorporating 'Constraint-Induced Language Therapy' primarily focuses on: A. Using the non-dominant language exclusively B. Limiting all forms of communication except for verbal expression C. Encouraging the use of gestures and non-verbal communication D. Focusing on written language skills None 50. Praxis SLP: Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Treatment For a child with articulation disorder, the utilization of the 'Minimal Pair Therapy' approach primarily aims to: A. Reduce the occurrence of stuttering B. Address fluency in connected speech C. Teach the distinction between similar-sounding words D. Focus on voice quality improvement None 1 out of 50 Time is Up! Time's up