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IHS Final Exam QuestionsWhat should be done prior to the hearing instrument fitting to ensure that the hearing
instrument is functioning properly? - answer Measure the performance of the hearing
instrument and compare the results to the manufacturer's expectations
What are prescriptive methods used for? - answer Determining the acoustic targets for
hearing aid verification measures
What should be done to assess the comfort of a new hearing instrument? - answer Ask
the patient how it feels in their ears
Which statement supports patients as they are learning about their new hearing
instruments? - answer See this button here? Pushing it will turn up the volume of your
hearing aid.
Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient's successful use
of their hearing instruments? - answer Having the patient demonstrate that they can
insert and remove the batteries successfully.
What should be achieved before the fitting visit is finished? - answerThe patient has
successfully inserted and removed their hearing instrument multiple times.
Which patient statement indicates that the hearing instrument fitting has been
successful? - answerI'm starting to realize just how many sounds. I've missed over the
past few years.
What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? -
answerVerification is a measure of how well the acoustic goals of fitting the hearing
instruments have been met, while validation is a measure of how well the patient/client
perceives that the hearing instruments are meeting their needs
Why should verification be completed at the fitting visit? - answerTo ensure that the
hearing instruments will not amplify sound to a level more intense than the patient's
tolerance limit for loud sound.
*Image* which picture shows proper probe - tube placement? - answerC) The one that
shows the probe right at the TM, and with no measurement marker, weirdly.
Which graph shows the LTASS? *Image* - answerB: the image that shows projected
REM measures, or maybe shows a prescriptive fitting?
, What is the relationship between verification measures and the LTASS? - answerThe
results of speech mapping show the relationship between the in situ response of the
hearing instrument and the LTASS.
*Image of REIG graph* which of the lines on the above graph, should be compared to
make a decision about the outcome of hearing instrument verification? - answerThe
target and the REIG lines. (dashed line is a Target line, and the red line is the REIG
line)
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? * image of REM
graph* - answerMove on to the next task at the fitting visit.
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? (image of REIG
graph ) - answerDiscuss the outcome of the verification process with the patient.
To complete an outcome measure, what comparison should be made? -
answer**Soundfield unaided, and aided WR scores**
What activity should be completed with a patient who wants to purchase hearing
instruments because they are having difficulty hearing in a number of different listening
environments? - answerThe COSI (client, oriented scale of improvement)
What activity should be completed with a patient who is a realtor and is struggling to
hear when meeting clients in restaurant? - answerThe QuickSIN test.
What is the first thing to do after completing post fitting validation measures? -
answerDiscuss the differences between the patient's/client's pre-fitting and post-fitting
validation measures with the patient/client.
What is the first thing to do if the results of validation and the patient discussion indicate
that some sounds are too loud, causing discomfort? - answerComplete verification
measures.
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - answer60%
When following a standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical
items, what should be done first? - answerA thorough cleaning
Why is the bridge and brace technique recommended? - answerTo prevent an
instrument from forcibly entering the ear canal.
In addition to verifying that the ear canal is clear and without unusual conditions, what is
another purpose for otoscopy? - answerTo determine which hearing instrument style is
appropriate.
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