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IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
B
Choose matching term
What is the benefit of measuring thresholds for all octave and inter-octave frequencies?
Select one:
1 A. The hearing instrument fitting potential is optimized
B. Better test-retest reliability
C. Better predictive value for speech audiometry
D. The audiogram appears more professional
Why are recorded materials recommended for SRT and WRS?
Select one:
2 A. Masking is not needed in the NTE when recorded materials are used
B. The impact of technical issues on measurements is minimized
C. SRT and WR can be tested simultaneously
D. Speech MCLs using recorded materials have better test-retest reliability
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?
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IHS FINAL EXAM Select one:
QUESTIONS
A. Activate the streaming program
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B. Add a t-coil program
C. Download the manufacturer's app
D. Recommend a remote microphone
When following standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical items, what
should be done first?
Select one:
4
A. Cold sterilization
B. Use an autoclave
C. A thorough cleaning
D. Disinfection
Don't know?
Terms in this set (88)
What is the difference between hearing D
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
What do poorer binaural than monaural WR B
scores indicate?
Select one:
A. Binaural fusion
B. Degradation
C. Tinnitus
D. Nystagmus
IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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A patient/client has wireless RICs, but B
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
Which hearing instrument component is a A
transducer?
Select one:
A. Capacitor
B. Amplifier
C. Resistor
D. Telecoil
How does interpretation of case history D
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
Which fitting visit activity should have the A
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
IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
B
Choose matching term
What is the benefit of measuring thresholds for all octave and inter-octave frequencies?
Select one:
1 A. The hearing instrument fitting potential is optimized
B. Better test-retest reliability
C. Better predictive value for speech audiometry
D. The audiogram appears more professional
Why are recorded materials recommended for SRT and WRS?
Select one:
2 A. Masking is not needed in the NTE when recorded materials are used
B. The impact of technical issues on measurements is minimized
C. SRT and WR can be tested simultaneously
D. Speech MCLs using recorded materials have better test-retest reliability
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?
3
IHS FINAL EXAM Select one:
QUESTIONS
A. Activate the streaming program
1/24
,9/10/24, 4:33 PM
B. Add a t-coil program
C. Download the manufacturer's app
D. Recommend a remote microphone
When following standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical items, what
should be done first?
Select one:
4
A. Cold sterilization
B. Use an autoclave
C. A thorough cleaning
D. Disinfection
Don't know?
Terms in this set (88)
What is the difference between hearing D
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
What do poorer binaural than monaural WR B
scores indicate?
Select one:
A. Binaural fusion
B. Degradation
C. Tinnitus
D. Nystagmus
IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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, 9/10/24, 4:33 PM
A patient/client has wireless RICs, but B
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
Which hearing instrument component is a A
transducer?
Select one:
A. Capacitor
B. Amplifier
C. Resistor
D. Telecoil
How does interpretation of case history D
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
Which fitting visit activity should have the A
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
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