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:

Amygdala

A small almond-shaped structure in the tip of the temporal lobe that plays a role in emotional behaviour.

Paranoid

A mental state characterized by persistent delusions of persecution or unwarranted mistrust and suspicion of others.

Personal Attack

An aggressive statement or action directed at an individual, often aiming to hurt or discredit them.

Schizoid

A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.