As the Speech-Language Pathologist Assigned to the Brain and Spinal

question 1

Multiple Choice

As the speech-language pathologist assigned to the brain and spinal cord injury unit for adolescents at the local children's hospital,you work with many,previously socially and physically active,teens suffering from acute brain injury secondary to motor vehicle accidents.

• A)You stockpile sets of Blissymbol Kits because you want to introduce your patients to complex AAC systems early so they won't feel insulted.
• B)You stockpile sets of dedicated communication devices that are easily accessible and require little learning time that patients can use while hospitalized.
• C)You arrange with a computer company to order custom designed AAC systems for each patient that will only take 2-3 weeks to arrive upon confirmation of order and payment.
• D)You arrange to be present or have family members present whenever the patient wants to communicate with medical staff or visitors.

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Definitions:

Newborn Babies

Infants in their earliest stage of life, typically considered to be the period up to 1 month after birth.

Teenagers

Individuals who are in the age group of 13 to 19 years, characteristically undergoing transitions from childhood to adulthood.

Older People

Individuals of an advanced age, often considered to be in the later stages of life, characterized by increased wisdom, experience, and, potentially, physical and cognitive changes.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness or energy.