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IHS Chapter 13 Hearing AidsWhat is the name for the amplitude at which amplification changes from linear to non-
linear? - answer compression knee point
Refer to the exhibit:
A PT is seen with the above audiometric results. What may be an appropriate fitting for
them? – answer BiCROS
Which hearing aid style causes the least amount of occlusion effect? – answer IIC
During which decade were the first one-piece HA's introduced? - answer1940's
Which piece of technology led to, when it was introduced, significantly decreased
battery cost for users? - answer transistor
What is one of the advantages of CIC HA's over BTE's? - answer reduced distortion
PT at initial hearing test C\o having difficulty hearing when using their cell phone. What
should the HA Specialist recommend? - answer Bluetooth connectivity for phone
When were digital HA's first introduced? - answer1995
A PT w\ rechargable RICs are controlled by their smartphone app reports shorter HA
battery life, especially after starting to use a new wireless accessory while watching TV.
What is likely causing the shorter battery life? - answerStreamer accessory
Which HA feature would be beneficial for a PT who frequently flies for work? -
answertelecoil
What is the primary goal of directional mics? - answerimproved signal-to-noise ratio
Which hearing aid style has the receiver worn on the outside of the pinna? - answerBTE
which of the following equations correctly describes the relationship between input,
output, and gain? - answerInput + Gain = Output
Which type of HA may be a good choice for a PT whose ears drain regularly? -
answerbone anchored
which HA component determines how to increase the amplitude of a signal? -
answerprocessor
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