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NBC-HIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSHaving determined a patient's UCL at 95 dB using a speech audiometer, what would the
UCL be in SPL? - Answers- 115 dB
Your patient returns for a first check-up after an initial fitting complaining that "it sounds
like she is talking in a barrel or well". Which problem does the hearing healthcare
professional likely suspect? - Answers- Vent diameter is too small
When receiving a complaint from a patient with a manual t-coil in a BTE that they are
not hearing loud enough on the phone, a hearing healthcare professional will most likely
check which of the following to correct the problem? - Answers- The handset is placed
behind the ear
What is the most likely cause of an 80 year old patient who presents with a moderate
mild sloping sensorineural hearing loss with discrimination scores of 64%? - Answers-
Phonemic regression
A patient returning for delivery lost 10 pounds since their initial visit resulting from
illness. What would be the best course of action for a hearing healthcare professional to
take? - Answers- Proceed with delivery
A patient lives in a home with tile floors and high ceilings. He complains of continued
difficulty understanding TV and group conversations. What should a hearing healthcare
professional recommend? - Answers- Install a throw rug and get an assistive listening
device
A new patient arrives at your office wearing a BTE fitting loosely behind the ear. What
action should a hearing healthcare professional take to resolve the problem? -
Answers- Resize earmold tubing
What is one of the functions of the stria vascularis? - Answers- To secrete endolymph
fluid in the outer wall of the scala media
Which statement accurately describe pure tone average (PTA)? - Answers- Average of
thresholds between 500 and 2000 Hz, should agree with SRT within 10 dB for moderate
sloping hearing losses
Normal function of the cochlea is dependent on the integrity of which structures? -
Answers- Tectorial membrane and outer hair cells
Which of the following are considered to be objective tests or measurements? -
Answers- Tympanometry, acoustic reflex
, Which one of the following measurements can be determined by the aided and unaided
thresholds? - Answers- Functional gain
Which factor least describes the selection of a hearing device? - Answers- Conformity
Data logging enables the hearing professional to observe? - Answers- Environments,
time and use and preferred listening conditions
Which of the following are true statements regarding the cochlea? - Answers- There are
3,000-3,500 inner hair cells
Which of the following are true statements as they refer to HIPAA? - Answers- Protects
patients' privacy as it relates to their health records
A patient with conductive hearing loss is most likely to present with which of the
following? - Answers- Higher MCLs and UCLs
A patient exhibiting near-normal SRTs is most likely to present with what type of hearing
loss? - Answers- Acoustic trauma
A patient returns after an initial sitting complaining of hearing her kitchen appliances and
air conditioner. She is wearing binaural SIEs with user-controlled multi-memory. What
method would be most appropriate for verifying her complaint? - Answers- REM with 30
dB input level
A pre-delivery protocol by a hearing healthcare professional should include which of the
following? - Answers- Biological check and programming
What causes an angled canal when taking an ear impression? - Answers- Improper
placement of the otoblock
Which of the following is not a single use item? - Answers- Insert phones
When scoring QuickSIN, what degree of SNR loss is 7-15 dB? - Answers- Moderate
SNRL
A pathogenic microorganism from an insect may be transmitted to another human by
way of? - Answers- Vectorborne transmission
Where is the tectorial membrane located? - Answers- Organ of Corti on the basilar
membrane
How can auditory deprivation best be described? - Answers- Failure to interpret speech
signals properly
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