ILE Exam | Questions and Answers with complete solution

A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components - C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing healthcare professional is counseling a PT on hearing instrument use in noisy enviroments. what is the optimal seating location when dining with a group of four people in a busy restaurant? A. high table in lounge B. Square table by a window C. booth with high-back benches D. round table centered in the room - C. booth with high-back benches A PT with moderate, gradually sloping hearing loss requests assistance hearing better at the PT's place of worship, which has recently been looped. Which feature should the hearing healthcare professional recommend? A. bluetooth B. Directional microphones C. Telecoils D. Volume control - C. Telecoils A PT reports a longstanding history of untreated hearing loss. Testing confirms that the PT would benefit from amplification. Which information should be acquired from the PT before making a hearing instrument model recommendation? A. dominant hand B. PT living arrangments C. Style preference - C. Style preference