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Thinking About Thinking: SLP/OT Collaboration In Assessment And Treatment Of Cognition

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1.  Which of the following is NOT a myth about cognitive deficits?
  1. Cognitive evaluations are unnecessary in acute care.
  2. Cognitive deficits occurring during acute hospitalization will resolve independently.
  3. Patients can participate in cognitive therapy during hospitalization.
  4. OT and SLP cannot both treat cognition because insurance won’t cover it.
2.  What is a risk factor for cognitive decline in a hospitalized patient?
  1. CVA
  2. Heart failure
  3. Sepsis
  4. All of the above
3.  What is a TRUE statement regarding falls and mortality in those with cognitive impairment?
  1. There is no increased mortality.
  2. There is a slight increase in mortality.
  3. There is a five-fold increased risk of mortality.
  4. None of the above is true.
4.  What is the definition of anticipatory awareness?
  1. Recognizes when an impairment affects abilities as it occurs
  2. Able to anticipate when an impairment will affect performance and implement strategies
  3. May be aware a problem has occurred, but is unable to identify it
  4. None of the above
5.  What is the loss of ability to produce or understand language called?
  1. Expressive aphasia
  2. Receptive aphasia
  3. Speech apraxia
  4. Global aphasia
6.  What is a key component when assessing cognitive function?
  1. Assess longitudinally
  2. Match assessment to patient level/diagnosis
  3. Observation is key
  4. All of the above
7.  What is a factor that influences awareness?
  1. Culture and Beliefs
  2. Context
  3. Cognitive Skills
  4. All of the above
8.  Impaired self-awareness is linked to what?
  1. Less caregiver burden and stress
  2. Poor adherence to therapy
  3. Improved decision-making
  4. More appropriate goal-setting
9.  What is a way to manage delirium?
  1. Recommend the use of an ICU diary
  2. Turn off the lights
  3. Therapies work alone and not collaboratively
  4. Do not orient the patient daily
10.  What is a TRUE statement about co-treatments, according to ASHA?
  1. They address different yet complementary goals.
  2. They can treat in the same session.
  3. This often results in an outcome that surpasses single-discipline treatment.
  4. All of the above