IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
T/F Hearing instrument specialists can state the cause of a hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-False
Abnormalities of the outer or middle ear can cause __________ hearing
loss - ANSWERS-conductive
Abnormalities of the brain can cause __________ hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-central
Abnormalities of both the inner and outer/middle ear can cause
__________ hearing loss. - ANSWERS-mixed
Abnormalities of the inner ear can cause __________ hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-sensory/neural
It is important to know whether the ear canal is clear before testing
hearing because: - ANSWERS-impacted cerumen can cause hearing loss
and excessive cerumen can prevent full view of the tympanic membrane
T/F Ear drainage of any kind requires medical referral. - ANSWERS-
True
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, IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Professionalism can be defined as practicing with __________ . -
ANSWERS-a high performance standard, accountability, and work
ethic.
The legal aspects of professional practice are defined through... -
ANSWERS-local and national laws and regulations
Ethical conduct is __________ . - ANSWERS-the expectation that a
practitioner will conduct himself/herself in a socially acceptable manner
and in a way that is consistent with members of the professional
organization
T/F Accurate and precise clinical documentation is important to success
and the professional status of a hearing instrument specialist. -
ANSWERS-True
The acronym H-E-A-R can be used as a device to remember how to
construct __________ in a logical and consistent manner. - ANSWERS-
clinical notes
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, IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Inter-professional collaboration leads to __________ . - ANSWERS-
improved patient/client care
T/F A code of ethics provides guiding principles for professional
conduct and may be used to help you resolve potential conflicts of
interest. - ANSWERS-True
Lifelong learning is another term for __________ . - ANSWERS-
continued professional development
The development of a professional library is __________ . -
ANSWERS-a pursuit of true professionals
"Ethics"... - ANSWERS-reflects norms that guide human conduct of
behavior
A violation of a Code of Ethical Conduct can result in - ANSWERS--
sanctions by the professional society in which you hold membership
-criminal and civil penalties
-revocation of licensure/certification
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AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
T/F Hearing instrument specialists can state the cause of a hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-False
Abnormalities of the outer or middle ear can cause __________ hearing
loss - ANSWERS-conductive
Abnormalities of the brain can cause __________ hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-central
Abnormalities of both the inner and outer/middle ear can cause
__________ hearing loss. - ANSWERS-mixed
Abnormalities of the inner ear can cause __________ hearing loss. -
ANSWERS-sensory/neural
It is important to know whether the ear canal is clear before testing
hearing because: - ANSWERS-impacted cerumen can cause hearing loss
and excessive cerumen can prevent full view of the tympanic membrane
T/F Ear drainage of any kind requires medical referral. - ANSWERS-
True
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, IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Professionalism can be defined as practicing with __________ . -
ANSWERS-a high performance standard, accountability, and work
ethic.
The legal aspects of professional practice are defined through... -
ANSWERS-local and national laws and regulations
Ethical conduct is __________ . - ANSWERS-the expectation that a
practitioner will conduct himself/herself in a socially acceptable manner
and in a way that is consistent with members of the professional
organization
T/F Accurate and precise clinical documentation is important to success
and the professional status of a hearing instrument specialist. -
ANSWERS-True
The acronym H-E-A-R can be used as a device to remember how to
construct __________ in a logical and consistent manner. - ANSWERS-
clinical notes
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, IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Inter-professional collaboration leads to __________ . - ANSWERS-
improved patient/client care
T/F A code of ethics provides guiding principles for professional
conduct and may be used to help you resolve potential conflicts of
interest. - ANSWERS-True
Lifelong learning is another term for __________ . - ANSWERS-
continued professional development
The development of a professional library is __________ . -
ANSWERS-a pursuit of true professionals
"Ethics"... - ANSWERS-reflects norms that guide human conduct of
behavior
A violation of a Code of Ethical Conduct can result in - ANSWERS--
sanctions by the professional society in which you hold membership
-criminal and civil penalties
-revocation of licensure/certification
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