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IHS testWhy is masking used - answer to eliminate the non-test ear from participation in the
measurement of hearing thresholds in the test ear
Which combination of test data can influence the classification and degree of hearing
loss? - answer**PTA & WRS**
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make
ear impressions but has forgotten an otoscope? - answer Return to the office for an
otoscope.
What audiometric condition requires a medical referral? - answer Symmetrical
sensorineural HL with asymmetrical WRS
A patient complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound annoying. Which
feature should be adjusted? - answer Expansion
A patient is very interested in connectivity and does not want to wear a gateway device
while speaking hands-free on the phone & listening through their hearing instruments.
What wireless technology should be recommended? - answer2.4 GHz (Bluetooth)
A patient has an unaidable single-sided conductive HL and reports an unsuccessful trial
with a CROS fitting. What should be recommended? - answerRefer for a BAHA
consultation.
What hearing aid settings should be used to evaluate hearing instrument
electroacoustical performance prior to the fitting? - answerTest mode with FOG
What strategy should family members be encouraged to use when talking with their
loved ones who wear hearing instruments? - answerFace each other when speaking
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - answer60%
When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient with severe allergies,
which material should be ordered? - answerPolyethylene
What is considered the single most significant factor in hearing instrument acceptance
and use? - answerPost-fitting care
, What is the first thing to do after completing post-fitting validation measures? -
answerDiscuss the differences between the patient's pre-fitting and post-fitting
validation measures with the patient?
Why is speech audiometry performed? - answerTo provide functional information about
the impact of the hearing loss.
What is the IA value for AC pure tone testing with insert earphones? - answer70 dB
During f/u, a patient reports having difficulty hearing their spouse in the presence of
background noise. What should be recommended? - answer**Use of a remote
microphone**
A teacher is having difficulty at work hearing and understanding the students especially
when the classroom is noisy, and has concerns that hearing loss is affecting their job
performance. SIN testing demonstrates a significant breakdown for sentence
identification at SNRs of +10 dB and lower. What should be recommended? -
answerBinaural amplification using RIC/RITE hearing instruments with noise
suppression and directionality
Which hearing instrument option should be recommended for a patient who finds loud
sounds uncomfortable? - answerCompression
Patient has a bilateral SNHL slping at 2K Hz and complains that it affects their work and
social life. They admit to being very vain and want no one to know that they wear
hearing instruments, so their preference is IICs, but they will settle for CICs. Otoscopy
revealed very small and tortuous ear canals. Which hearing instrument style should be
recommended? - answerRIC/RITEs with open domes
How are comprehensive fitting objectives and goals established for each patient? -
answerBy using the audiometric data to describe the functional impact of the hearing
loss and considering the patient's responses on a self assessment questionnaire.
What do poorer binaural than monaural WR scores indicate? - answerDegradation
How do speech in noise test results impact hearing instrument fittings? - answerThey
can be used for fitting validation and to demonstrate the benefit of directional
microphones.
A patient with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss reports little benefit from
their new power BTEs. Verification demonstrates significantly limited dynamic ranges;
speech mapping meets NAL-R prescriptive targets; and aided SIIs are 2% & 3%. What
should be recommended? - answerRefer to a cochlear implant center.
What recommendation should be made for a patient who has difficulty hearing on the
cell phone? - answerConnectivity
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