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Why should an otoblock be placed just beyond the second
bend of the ear canal during preparation for taking an ear
impression?
A: prevents the otoblock from moving during the impression process
B: results in an impression featuring the full canal diameter
C: results in a complete impression of the outer ear
D: prevents cerumen from interfering with the impression - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ B: results in
an impression featuring the full canal diameter
Which validation method can be effectively performed in a sound field environment?
A: COSI
B: IHAFF
C: NU-6
D: REIR - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ C: NU-6
A patient/client has been using an ITC hearing instrument for
approximately 16 months. The patient/client has a new job that
requires the use of a telephone with a headset. The patient/client is
having difficulty understanding customers over the phone. What
should the hearing healthcare professional recommend to the
patient/client?
, A: add a clarifier circuit to the existing phone
B: adjust volume to maximum while on the phone
C: add an amplifier to the existing phone
D: cover the other ear while on the phone - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ C: add an amplifier to the
existing phone
Which two actions must a hearing healthcare professional perform before testing an existing
patient's/client's hearing?
A: clean hands in view of patient/client
B: clean patient's/client's hearing instruments
C: clean patient's/client's canal of obstructive cerumen
D: clean or replace speculum from otoscope - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ A & D
How does an osteoma present?
A: dark, irregular demarcation of the pinna
B: bony growth in the external auditory canal
C: excessive inflammation of the external auditory canal
D: calcification of the tympanic membrane - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ B
What should a hearing healthcare professional do prior to administering a Speech Reception
Threshold test?
A: discuss the pure tone results
B: familiarize the patient with the word list
C: introduce the carrier phrase
D: explain masking of the non-test ear - .......🔷ANSWERS🔶......✔✔ B
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