NBC-HIS National Competency Exam Prep: General Multiple-
Choice Questions || Graded A+.
Having determined a patient's UCL at 95 dB using a speech audiometer, what would the UCL be
in SPL? correct answers 115 dB
Your patient returns for a first check-up after an initial fitting complaining that "it sounds like she
is talking in a barrel or well". Which problem does the hearing healthcare professional likely
suspect? correct answers Vent diameter is too small
When receiving a complaint from a patient with a manual t-coil in a BTE that they are not
hearing loud enough on the phone, a hearing healthcare professional will most likely check
which of the following to correct the problem? correct answers The handset is placed behind the
ear
What is the most likely cause of an 80 year old patient who presents with a moderate mild
sloping sensorineural hearing loss with discrimination scores of 64%? correct answers Phonemic
regression
A patient returning for delivery lost 10 pounds since their initial visit resulting from illness. What
would be the best course of action for a hearing healthcare professional to take? correct answers
Proceed with delivery
A patient lives in a home with tile floors and high ceilings. He complains of continued difficulty
understanding TV and group conversations. What should a hearing healthcare professional
recommend? correct answers Install a throw rug and get an assistive listening device
A new patient arrives at your office wearing a BTE fitting loosely behind the ear. What action
should a hearing healthcare professional take to resolve the problem? correct answers Resize
earmold tubing
Choice Questions || Graded A+.
Having determined a patient's UCL at 95 dB using a speech audiometer, what would the UCL be
in SPL? correct answers 115 dB
Your patient returns for a first check-up after an initial fitting complaining that "it sounds like she
is talking in a barrel or well". Which problem does the hearing healthcare professional likely
suspect? correct answers Vent diameter is too small
When receiving a complaint from a patient with a manual t-coil in a BTE that they are not
hearing loud enough on the phone, a hearing healthcare professional will most likely check
which of the following to correct the problem? correct answers The handset is placed behind the
ear
What is the most likely cause of an 80 year old patient who presents with a moderate mild
sloping sensorineural hearing loss with discrimination scores of 64%? correct answers Phonemic
regression
A patient returning for delivery lost 10 pounds since their initial visit resulting from illness. What
would be the best course of action for a hearing healthcare professional to take? correct answers
Proceed with delivery
A patient lives in a home with tile floors and high ceilings. He complains of continued difficulty
understanding TV and group conversations. What should a hearing healthcare professional
recommend? correct answers Install a throw rug and get an assistive listening device
A new patient arrives at your office wearing a BTE fitting loosely behind the ear. What action
should a hearing healthcare professional take to resolve the problem? correct answers Resize
earmold tubing
