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Pragmatics correct answer: The study of language use. It is the study of linguistic communication in relation to language structure and context of utterance. What does pragmatics do? correct answer: Identify central uses of language. Specifies the condition for linguistic expressions to be used in those ways. Uncovers general principles of language use. What is human social interaction? correct answer: The most pervasive characteristic of human interaction that we talk to ourselves, ...

Non-Linear Phonology correct answer: Posits hierarchical organization of words, syllables, segments, and features (prosodic hierarchy) - Each tier is autonomous but also linked to other tiers Two main tiers of non-linear phonology correct answer: Prosodic Tier Segmental Tier Prosodic Tier correct answer: Focuses on word and word structure. Includes six tiers: 1. Word tier 2. Foot tier 3. Syllable tier 4. Onset-rime tier 5. Skeletal tier 6. Segmental tier Hierarchical str...

(Oversimplified) 1st Stage of Swallow correct answer: Prepare bolus: keep it in the mouth (Oversimplified) 2nd Stage of Swallowing correct answer: Push bolus posteriorly (Oversimplified) 3rd Stage of Swallowing correct answer: Initiate pharyngeal swallow (involuntary) (Oversimplified) 4th Stage of Swallowing correct answer: Open the UES to allow bolus to move through the esophagus 1st oversimplified part of the pharyngeal swallow correct answer: Protect the airway (move the lary...

What is a theory? correct answer: hypothesis/explanation that can be tested What is a model? correct answer: testing a theory and trying to prove it What are pros and cons of using classification for aphasia? correct answer: Pros: helps with intervention plan, strong reliability Cons: no one classification can be used for aphasia, every case and individual is different What words are associated with Broca's aphasia? correct answer: (NAME) non-fluent, anterior, motor, expressive ...

Extralinguistic Impairments correct answer: pragmatic function linguistic impairments correct answer: syntax, semantics, possibly the way language. Affects pragmatic communication more than language structures: correct answer: • Linking sentences for coherence • Integration of nonverbal and verbal information • Identification of the greater topic/main idea ("putting it all together") rather than identifying small parts Understudied and underserved population: correct answ...

Which of the following characteristics puts a patient at high risk for falls? (Select all that apply) A. Elderly patient who is alert and oriented x 1 B. Elderly patient with a history of falls C. Elderly patient regularly attending activities at the senior center D. Elderly patient who takes scheduled 0.5 mg alprazolam BID E. Elderly patient living in an assisted living community correct answer: A, B, D *Regular exercise decreaes risk of falling due to consistent use of muscles *Alpra...

Vital Capacity correct answer: volume of a full breath expired Residual Volume correct answer: gas remaining in lungs after max expiration Total lung capacity correct answer: total amount of air in lungs after taking deepest breath possible FEV1 correct answer: volume of air expired after in first second FVC correct answer: forced vital capacity, total amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled in one breath FEV1/FVC ratio correct answer: fraction exhaled in first second, re...

A student nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient has had an indwelling Foley catheter in for 3 days. Eight hours ago the patient's temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° F). The student reports her recent assessment to the registered nurse (RN): the patient's temperature is 37.2° C (99° F); the Foley catheter is still in place, draining dark urine; and the patient is uncertain what time of day it is. From what the RN knows about presentation of symptoms in o...

________________ is an interaction between genetic programming and environmental factors that influence neoro-physiological development that leads to the development of behavior including language and communication . correct answer: Early development What are risk factors ? correct answer: things that have a negative impact on development . examples: maternal substance abuse neglect malnutrition social deprivation TRUE OR FALSE Prenatal drug exposure should be considered ...

A student nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient has had an indwelling Foley catheter in for 3 days. Eight hours ago the patient's temperature was 37.1° C (98.8° F). The student reports her recent assessment to the registered nurse (RN): the patient's temperature is 37.2° C (99° F); the Foley catheter is still in place, draining dark urine; and the patient is uncertain what time of day it is. From what the RN knows about presentation of symptoms in o...