Module 8: Special Communication Needs

1. Each of the following must be present for successful communication, EXCEPT:

A. A clear message.

B. Feeback (understanding)

C. A common language

D. A receiver

2. A communication problem that makes it hard to understand the message is known as a(n) _________ communication problem.

A. Expressive

B. Dysarthria

C. Language

D. Receptive

3. To best communicate with a client with minor hearing loss, you should:

A. Raise your voice.

B. Lower the tone of your voice.

C. Call the language line for an interpreter.

D. Talk as little as possible while providing care.

4. A stroke can affect the way a person:

A. Understand speech.

B. Forms messages

C. Forms speech sounds.

D. All of the above.

5. It's best to use a family member to interpret for non-English speaking clients.

True

False

6. In addition to helping with speech, SLPs can also help with swallowing problems.

True

False

7. Being unable to communicate can lead to depression.

True

False

8. Clients with dementia will respond best to one "yes" or "no" question at a time.

True

False

9. If your client is struggling to find the right word, you should say it for him.

True

False

10. When communicating with clients with special communication needs, its best to use _______ sentence and ask only______question at a time.