NBC-HIS Chapter 11: Verification &
validation / CROS | Latest Version |
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of verification in the context of hearing instruments?
To ensure that the device meets the specified requirements and functions correctly.
What does the term "validation" refer t...
NBC-HIS Chapter 11: Verification &
validation / CROS | Latest Version |
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of verification in the context of hearing instruments?
✔✔To ensure that the device meets the specified requirements and functions correctly.
What does the term "validation" refer to in hearing aid fitting?
✔✔The process of confirming that the device meets the user's needs and expectations.
What is a CROS hearing aid system primarily used for?
✔✔To assist individuals with unilateral hearing loss by transmitting sound from the affected ear
to the better hearing ear.
Which component of a CROS system captures sound from the poorer hearing ear?
✔✔The microphone located on the side of the ear with hearing loss.
How does a CROS system differ from a traditional hearing aid?
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, ✔✔A CROS system transmits sound to the better ear, while a traditional hearing aid amplifies
sound for the ear wearing the device.
What is a key consideration during the verification process of a hearing aid?
✔✔Ensuring that the gain and output levels are appropriate for the user's audiometric profile.
What method is commonly used for verifying hearing aid performance?
✔✔Real-ear measurement, which assesses how the hearing aid performs in the user's ear.
How does validation typically take place after fitting a hearing aid?
✔✔Through user feedback and subjective assessments of the device's performance in daily life.
What is one important factor to consider when selecting a CROS system for a patient?
✔✔The patient's specific type and degree of hearing loss.
What is the role of a verification protocol in hearing aid fitting?
✔✔To provide a systematic approach to ensure that the hearing aid meets performance
standards.
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