Test Bank For Introduction to Communication Disorders A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective, 7th Edition by Robert E. Owens College of St. RoseKimberly A. Farinella

Test Bank For Introduction to Communication Disorders A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective, 7th Edition by Robert E. Owens College of St. RoseKimberly A. Farinella-A transgender individual elects to modify her voice and works with a speech-language pathologist. Which of the following is most likely true? 1. The client has a speech disorder 2. The client has a language disorder 3. The client does not have a communication disorder [correct] 4. The client requires an augmentative communication system [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Transgender clients electing to modify their voices to match their identity do not have speech disorders. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Transgender clients electing to modify their voices to match their identity do not have language disorders. [Feedback for Correct Answer 3] Transgender clients electing to modify their voices to match their identity do not have communication disorders. They may receive the services of a speech-language pathologist, however. [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Transgender clients electing to modify their voices to match their identity do not require an augmentative communication system. [Q2] Mr. Martinez experiences difficulty swallowing after his stroke. Janessa lives in Tucson, Arizona and demonstrates dialectal differences consistent with her home region of Nogales, Mexico. Anthony was diagnosed with a profound bilateral hearing loss. Which of the following clients exhibits a disorder for which a speech-language pathologist or audiologist might treat? 1. Only Mr. Martinez 2. Only Janessa 3. Anthony and Janessa 4. Mr. Martinez and Anthony [correct] [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Mr. Martinez demonstrates a swallowing disorder secondary to his stroke. Speechlanguage pathologists are involved in treatment of swallowing disorders. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Dialectal differences are not communication disorders. [Feedback for Answer Choice 3] Janessa demonstrates a dialectal difference, which is not a communication disorder. [Feedback for Correct Answer 4] Mr. Martinez demonstrates a swallowing disorder secondary to his stroke. Speechlanguage pathologists are involved in treatment of swallowing disorders. Anthony was diagnosed with a profound bilateral hearing loss. Audiologists and/or speech-language pathologists are involved in treatment of hearing disorders. [Q3] Jaime demonstrates an impairment in the use of written symbol systems. Which of the following does he demonstrate? 1. A communication difference; not a disorder 2. A central auditory processing disorder 3. A speech disorder 4. A language disorder [correct] An impairment in comprehension or use of written symbol systems is a language disorder. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] An impairment in comprehension or use of written symbol systems is a language disorder. A central auditory processing disorder is a deficit in processing of information from audible signals. [Feedback for Answer Choice 3] An impairment in comprehension or use of written symbol systems is a language disorder. A speech disorder refers to atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production and/or absences of voice quality. [Feedback for Correct Answer 4] An impairment in comprehension or use of written symbol systems is a language disorder. Learning Outcome 1.2: Discuss the roles of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. [Q1] Which of the following individuals has completed the minimum requirements to become an audiologist? 1. Ashley has completed a PhD in audiology, has completed an internship with a major tech company, and has applied for membership with ASHA 2. Idris has completed his master‟s degree in audiology and speech sciences, has completed his internship, and has applied for membership with ASHA 3. Pau has completed his AuD, professional experience, and has applied for state licensure 4. Kim has completed her AuD, professional experience, and passed her national exam [correct] [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Ashley has not passed the national exam and it is unclear what her tech internship entailed. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Idris has not passed the national exam and he has not earned a doctoral degree in audiology. [Feedback for Answer Choice 3] Pau has not passed the national exam. [Feedback for Correct Answer 4] Kim has fulfilled the credentials for audiologists, including a doctoral degree in audiology, professional experience, and passing of a national