Ch16: Comm Impairment Professionals
Which professional would work with physicians to fit a patient with a cochlear implant?
a. AA
b. SLP
c. SLPA
d. Audiologist
What is...
d. Audiologist
What is not a primary responsibility of a physical therapist?
a. Help individuals who suffered injury/illness manage their pain
b. Improve range of motion/movement
c. Prevent or limit disabilities
d. Conduct x-rays
What is...
d. Conduct x-rays
Licensed physical therapists are considered…
a. DDS
b. DMD
c. DPT
d. CPA
What is...
c. DPT
Who is estimated to earn more: occupational therapy aides or occupational therapy assistants?
Who is...
Occupational therapy assistants
Where would an exercise physiologist meet an athletic trainer?
a. Hospital
b. Sports center
c. Home health
d. Rehab facility
What is...
b. Sports center
Which setting would an AA or SPLA work in?
a. Educational settings
b. Early Intervention (homecare)
c. Hospitals
d. All of the above
What is...
d. All of the above
True or false: Most Orthotics or Prosthetics work in ambulatory care or in manufacturing facilities.
a. True
b. False
What is...
a. True
Orthotists and prosthetists require…
a. A 2 year program & 25 hours split evenly between both fields
b. A 1 year program post bachelors degree
c. A PhD in sports medicine
d. A 2 year program post-bachelors degree & 500 hours split evenly between both fields
What is...
d. A 2 year program post-bachelors degree & 500 hours split evenly between both fields
What is the minimum requirement to enter the field of Occupational Therapy?
a. HS Diploma
b. Master’s Degree
c. Passing NOPTA exam
d. Associate’s Degree
What is...
b. Master's degree
Read the following sentences: Kinesiotherapists have the highest salary. An exercise scientist is the most likely to be self-employed.
a. The first one is false, the second is true.
b. The first one is true, the second is false.
c. The first one is false, the second is false.
d. The first one is true, the second is true.
What is...
d. The first one is true, the second is true.
What would an SLP be needed for in a hospital?
a. To help a child improve on their speech impediment
b. To assist a stroke patient with eating
c. Diagnosing someone with autism
d. Clean and prepare equipment for therapeutical activities
What is...
b. To assist a stroke patient with eating
What are the educational requirements for becoming a physical therapist aide?
a. A high school diploma as well as on-the-job training
b. Master's degree with clinical hours
c. Doctorate degree in physical therapy with optional residency
d. Associate degree plus on-the-job training
What is...
a. A high school diploma as well as on-the-job training
Read the following statements: There is no license required to be a physical therapy aide. However, most states require assistants to be licensed, though.
a. True, True
b. False, False
c. Both are False
d. Neither are True
What is...
a. True, True
True or False: Occupational therapy aides help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises.
What is...
False, they only help with preparing materials and assembling equipment used.
What is the certified name of an exercise pathologist?
a. ACSM-CEP
b. RDN
c. AT
d. RKT
What is...
a. ACSM-CEP
Which is not part of the educational pathway one can take to become an SPLA?
a. A minimum of 100 direct and indirect clinical hours
b. Documentation of a military job awarding certificate in audiology/ENT
c. Associate’s degree or certificate program in SPLA
d. Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders
What is...
b. Documentation of a military job awarding certificate in audiology/ENT
Which of the following are specialties of a physical therapist?
a. Pediatrics
b. Geriatrics
c. Acute care
d. Women’s health
e. Sports medicine
f. Men’s health
What is...
a. Pediatrics
b. Geriatrics
d. Women’s health
e. Sports medicine
Select all that apply: A physical therapist can be specialized in the following fields…
a. Neurosurgery
b. Orthopedics
c. Neurology
d. Sports medicine
e. Immunology
f. Pediatrics
What is...
b. Orthopedics
c. Neurology
d. Sports medicine
f. Pediatrics
Where are the Occupational Therapists more likely to have employment opportunities?
a. Hospitals
b. Offices of health practitioners
c. Private offices
d. Clinics
Where is...
b. Offices of health practitioners
Kinesotherapists complete the following responsibilities:
*Choose all that apply*
a. Teach exercise routines to patients in wheelchairs
b. Use exercises to relieve frustration and bring social involvement to emotionally ill/disabled patients
c. Apply protective or injury-prevention devices to patients
d. Use rehabilitative exercise, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients
e. Perform fitness tests and monitor body fat
What is...
a. Teach exercise routines to patients in wheelchairs
b. Use exercises to relieve frustration and bring social involvement to emotionally ill/disabled patients
d. Use rehabilitative exercise, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients
Match the description to the appropriate HC professional:
a. SLP
b. Audiologist
c. SLP & Audiologist Assistant
A. Work with people of all ages to examine hearing, balance, and related ear problems. Treating patients may include examining and cleaning the ear canal, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and fitting/programming cochlear implants
B. Assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, & fluency
C. Perform a variety of duties that includes cleaning and preparing equipment, some documentation, routine therapeutic activities
What is...
A - b. Audiologist
B - a. SLP
C - c. SLP & Audiologist Assistant
What is the organization that accredits academic programs for Orthotists and Prosthetics Technicians? (there may be more than one)
a. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
b. The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
c. The National Committee on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
d. The Accreditation Council of Allied Health Education Programs (ACAHE)
What is...
a. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
b. The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
Read the following statements: An orthotists handles artificial limbs and fits patients for prosthetics. They must obtain a masters degree.
a. True, False
b. False, True
c. True, True
d. False, False
What is...
b. False, True
What of the choices below, must be required in their education to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant? (Select all that apply)
a. Associate’s degree
b. HS diploma
c. 40 hours of volunteering work
d. Master’s degree
e. Completing 16 weeks of supervised fieldwork
f. The NOPTA exam
What is...
a. Associate's degree
e. Completing 16 weeks of supervised fieldwork
2. Read the following statements: Athletic Trainers must hold a bachelor's degree and have clinical experience. ATs must work under a licensed physician and cooperate with other healthcare providers.
a. Both statements are true.
b. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.
c. The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
d. Both statements are false.
What is...
b. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.