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IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS 2024What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation?
Select one:
A. Verification measures take into account the patient's/client's opinions and
perceptions in addition to determining the acoustic success of the hearing instrument
fitting, while validation measures only include the patient's/client's opinions and
perceptions
B. Verification is a measure of the wearer's satisfaction with the hearing instrument
fitting while validation is a measure of the fitting's accuracy
C. Verification measurements are not influenced by the acoustic properties of the
patient's/client's own ear canal, while validation measures are influenced by the
acoustic properties of the patient/client's own ears
D. Verification 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 - answerD
What do poorer binaural than monaural WR scores indicate?
Select one:
A. Binaural fusion
B. Degradation
C. Tinnitus
D. Nystagmus - answerB
A patient/client has wireless RICs, but reports difficulty hearing weekly lectures at an
auditorium. They feel uncomfortable asking the professor to wear a special device, but
did find out that the auditorium has a loop system. What should be done to take
advantage of the loop system in the auditorium?
Select one:
A. Activate the streaming program
B. Add a t-coil program
C. Download the manufacturer's app
D. Recommend a remote microphone - answerB
Which hearing instrument component is a transducer?
Select one:
A. Capacitor
B. Amplifier
C. Resistor
,D. Telecoil - answerA
How does interpretation of case history information enable appropriate
recommendations?
Select one:
A. Counseling using case history information is a violation of the patient's/client's right to
privacy
B. Lifestyle issues impact first fit recommendations
C. Recommendations are driven by price, not by lifestyle
D. Challenges in specific listening situations may require specific features or programing
considerations - answerD
Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient/client's
successful use of their hearing instruments?
Select one:
A. Having the patient/client demonstrate that they can insert and remove the batteries
successfully
B. Showing the patient/client how to remove the tab on new batteries
C. Giving the patient/client a package of free batteries
D. Telling the patient/client where to store new batteries - answerA
A patient/client complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound annoying. Which
feature should be adjusted?
Select one:
A. Digital noise suppression
B. Compression ratio
C. Expansion
D. Maximum power output - answerC
When following standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical
items, what should be done first?
Select one:
A. Cold sterilization
B. Use an autoclave
C. A thorough cleaning
D. Disinfection - answerA
Which audiometric frequency contributes the most to speech intelligibility?
Select one:
A. 4000 Hz
B. 1000 Hz
, C. 2000 Hz
D. 6000 Hz - answerC
Why should verification be completed at the fitting visit?
Select one:
A. To ensure that the patient/client is happy with the sound of the hearing instruments
before they leave the clinic
B. To help the patient/client understand the benefits that the hearing instruments will
provide for them
C. To demonstrate to the patient/client that their hearing instruments are functioning
properly
D. To ensure that the hearing instruments will not amplify sound to a level more intense
than the patient's/client's tolerance limit for loud sound - answerNOT (A) ?????
What recommendation should be made for a patient/client who has difficulty hearing on
the cell phone?
Select one:
A. Remote microphone
B. ALD
C. Speech-text phone
D. Connectivity - answerD
A motivated patient/client who uses premium hearing instruments with noise reduction
features activated and consistently utilizes accessories to improve the SNR, still
experiences difficulty in background noise. What else could be recommended?
Select one:
A. An AR program
B. ALDs
C. Different hearing instruments
D. Remote microphone - answerA
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make
ear impressions but has forgotten an otoscope?
Select one:
A. Explain to the patient/client that an office visit is necessary
B. Use another tool that provides sufficient light and magnification
C. Use an earlight to inspect the ear canals using proper bridge-and-brace technique
D. Return to the office for an otoscope - answerD
When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient/client with severe
allergies, which material should be ordered?
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