What is a common reason for venting?
Select one:
A-Feedback reduction
B-Improve SNR
C-Mid-frequency shaping
D-Physical comfort - D
In the matrix 118/45/06, what does the middle number refer to?
Select one:
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What is a common reason for venting?
Select one:
A-Feedback reduction
B-Improve SNR
C-Mid-frequency shaping
D-Physical comfort - D
In the matrix 118/45/06, what does the middle number refer to?
Select one:
A-Slope
B-OSPL90
C-FOG
D-RTG - C
A patient/client reports shorter hearing instrument battery life, especially after starting to use a new wireless accessory while watching television. What is the first factor to consider to be the cause of the problem?
Select one:
A-Use of a dry aid kit
B-Use of rechargeable batteries
C-A malfunctioning telecoil
D-Streaming - D
What is the difference between IA and crossover?
Select one:
A-IA applies to pure tone signals whereas crossover refers to speech audiometry
B-IA involves intracranial sound transmission. Crossover is the intensity of the sound that can be heard in the NTE
C-IA and crossover are the same
D-IA is responsible for under-masking, whereas crossover is the intensity where over-masking occurs - B
For a person who uses hearing instruments, which location should be the easiest for communication?
Select one:
A-A car on the freeway
B-A room with rugs and drapes
C-A restaurant with high ceilings and tile floors
D-A room where sunlight interferes with seeing the speaker's face - B
To complete an outcome measure, what comparison should be made?
Select one:
A-Soundfield unaided and real ear aided responses
B-Soundfield unaided and aided WR scores
C-Actual and expected amounts of amplified sound reaching the eardrum
D-The hearing instrument's actual and expected performance - B
What activity should be completed with a patient/client who is a realtor and is struggling to hear when meeting clients in restaurants?
Select one:
A-Comparison of aided and unaided thresholds in the soundfield
B-The Stenger test
C-The "Count-the-Dots" audiogram
D-The QuickSIN test - D
A patient/client with a bilateral severe, sloping sensory/neural loss has worn ITEs for many years but they are providing insufficient gain. The patient/client will only consider new ITE hearing instruments. What feature should be ordered on the new ITE hearing instruments to promote more gain?
Select one:
A-Compression
B-Long canals
C-Multiple memories
D-Directional microphones - B
Which statement supports patients/clients as they are learning about their new hearing instruments?
Select one:
A-See this button here? Pushing it will turn up the volume of your hearing aid
B-Once the hearing aid is in your ear you'll be able to adjust the volume of what you hear
C-Here's a picture of your hearing aid that you can take home; if you push the button that the green arrow points to, you will turn up the volume of your hearing aid
D-There's a button on the back of your hearing aid that you can push to turn up the volume - A
What should be done prior to the hearing instrument fitting to ensure that the hearing instrument is functioning properly?
Select one:
A-Complete verification measures
B-Program the hearing instrument to the patient's/client's required settings
C-Measure the performance of the hearing instrument and compare the results to the manufacturer's expectations
D-Check that the hearing instrument that was received matches the hearing instrument that was ordered from the manufacturer - C
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