Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Treatment

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment strategies in speech-language pathology.

For which type of velopharyngeal dysfunction should speech therapy be deferred?

Velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Which alternative means for nutrition and hydration is appropriate for a patient with dysphagia expected to last two weeks?

Nasogastric tube.

What compensatory strategy helps individuals with cognitive communication deficits manage daily activities?

External memory aids.

Match 'Pull-out' to its treatment approach.

Stuttering modifications.

What is a key component of a rubric for progress monitoring in written language?

Student addresses the prompt.

Which strategy helps a third-grade child with moderate bilateral hearing loss in an academic setting?

Providing preferential seating.

What is the prognosis for a 2-year, 3-month-old child who started talking at age 1 and has ear tubes scheduled?

Good.

How might an SLP begin therapy for a child fearful of vegetables?

Placing a cucumber next to the child's plate.

What is the primary goal of staff-focused dysphagia intervention in pediatric settings?

Train staff to implement interventions.

What activity assesses auditory processing at the sentence level?

Following commands.

Which approach is best for selecting vocabulary for an augumentative communication device?

Ask the patient’s spouse to keep a communicative inventory.

What are the four principles of person-centered care?

Maximize patient participation, nonhierarchical relationships, focus on capabilities, critical environmental and personal factors.

What therapy technique is appropriate for a patient with unilateral adductor vocal fold paralysis?

Pushing/pulling.

What hierarchy of difficulty for auditory models includes 'unison'?

Unison-mimed-immediate-delayed.

What type of outcome measures align with person-centered care for dementia patients?

Self-reported measures.

What should be tested for an infant who takes too long to finish thickened formula?

A faster-flowing nipple.

What rationale supports free water protocol in dysphagia treatment?

Drinking only thickened liquids reduces quality of life.

What type of communication system is appropriate for a man with severe dysarthria?

Speech-generating device.

What approach to dysphagia management involves short-term adjustments?

Compensation.

What strategies are supported by research for individuals with traumatic brain injury?

Incorporation of metacognitive strategies.

What modifications might be made during phonological intervention with minimal progress?

Goal attack strategy.

What are effective elements for a treatment group for adults with TBI?

Immediate feedback from group members.

What initial strategy is best for a child with vocal fold nodules and vocal abuse?

Identify therapy collaborators.

What is an appropriate recommendation for a child reluctant to participate in testing?

A period of diagnostic therapy.

Which approach features verbal contingencies for stuttered speech?

The Lidcombe Program.

What are common progressive conditions that lead to loss of speech?

Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and multiple sclerosis.

What is the cumulative treatment intensity of 30-minute therapy sessions twice weekly for four weeks with 100 teaching opportunities?

800 teaching opportunities.

What exemplifies the language strategy 'turnabouts'?

Child: dat?… Adult: Doggie, What does it say?

What is the effective treatment for spasmodic dysphonia?

Botulinum toxin injections.

What is the best approach for a dementia patient to avoid upset from mistakes during tasks?

Use gentle corrections.

Will progress documentation using subjective measures be sufficient for Medicare coverage?

No.

What should clinicians provide for eliciting specific communicative intentions?

Facilitating environments.

How can SLPs address metacognition in cognitive-communication disorder patients?

Have patients verbalize their problem-solving processes.

What is true of computerized instruction for children with speech sound disorders?

It effectively supplements direct clinical intervention.

What reading level is shown by a child associating spoken words with print without letter knowledge?

Logographic or pre-alphabetic.

What is the initial goal for a child with cerebral palsy and no spoken words?

Trial a speech-generating device.

Match 'Ellipsis' to its cohesive definition.

Redundant words are eliminated from utterance.

What strategies are effective for treating vocal hyperfunction?

Yawning/sighing, chant talk, flow phonation.

What is the next step for a child demonstrating hypernasality post-pharyngoplasty?

Referral to surgeon for possible revision.

What is the K-W-L procedure used for in language intervention?

Comprehension of oral and written language.

What does 'stimulability' mean in selecting targets for speech sound disorder treatment?

A child has a motor plan for producing the sound.

What is the role of external memory aids in cognitive communication therapy?

Support independent management of daily living activities.

What are the components of a rubric for monitoring written language?

Students organize ideas and provide elaboration.