IHS ALL CORE MAIN ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET
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✔✔What is the benefit of measuring thresholds for all octave and inter-octave
frequencies? - ✔✔The hearing instrument fitting potential is optimized
✔✔At a patient's 3-month follow-up they report no longer hearing the start up beeps and
low battery warnings. They also complain of a lack of improvement from the hearing
instruments. What should be done first? - ✔✔Perform a listening check
✔✔How does interpretation of case history information enable appropriate
recommendations? - ✔✔Challenges in specific listening situations may require specific
features or programming considerations
✔✔Why are recorded materials recommended for SRT and WRS? - ✔✔The impact of
technical issues on measurements is minimized
✔✔What audiometric frequency contributes the most to speech intelligibility? - ✔✔2000
Hz
✔✔A patient comes in stating that the dome fell off their RIC product. What should be
done first? - ✔✔Perform otoscopy
✔✔In addition to verifying that the ear canal is clear and without unusual conditions,
what is another purpose for otoscopy? - ✔✔To determine which hearing instrument
style is appropriate
✔✔Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient successful
use of their hearing instruments? - ✔✔Having the patient demonstrate that they can
insert and remove the batteries successfully
✔✔What is a common reason for venting? - ✔✔Physical comfort
, ✔✔A patient is hearing difficulty hearing on their cell phone in meetings, at school, and
at the symphony. Which hearing aid feature will meet their needs? - ✔✔Multiple
memories
✔✔What is EIN a measure of? - ✔✔Noise made by the circuit of the hearing instrument
✔✔At the first follow-up visit a patient reports a sore ear when wearing a BTE skeleton
acrylic earmold. Otoscopy reveals a sore spot in the helix curl. What should be done
first to address the problem? - ✔✔Modify the earmold by grinding and buffing the helix
area
✔✔Which hearing instrument requires the least amount of daily maintenance? -
✔✔Semi-implantables
✔✔When following standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical
items, what should be done first? - ✔✔A thorough cleaning
✔✔When should audiometric electroacoustic calibration be completed? - ✔✔At least
annually
✔✔For a person who uses hearing instruments, which location should be the easiest for
communication? - ✔✔A room with rugs and drapes
✔✔What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? -
✔✔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
perceives that the hearing instruments are meeting their needs.
✔✔What activity should be completed with a patient who wants to purchase hearing
instruments because they are having difficulty hearing in a number of different listening
environments? - ✔✔The COSI
✔✔What is one benefit of using insert earphones? - ✔✔Masking is required less often
✔✔What activity should be completed with a patient who is a realtor and is struggling to
hear when meeting clients in restaurants? - ✔✔The QuickSIN test
✔✔A patient who was referred by their ENT has an asymmetrical SNHL with very poor
binaural WR ability and reports having significant problems hearing and understanding
in meetings. What should be recommended? - ✔✔BiCROS
✔✔What hearing instrument component is a transducer? - ✔✔Telecoil
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✔✔What is the benefit of measuring thresholds for all octave and inter-octave
frequencies? - ✔✔The hearing instrument fitting potential is optimized
✔✔At a patient's 3-month follow-up they report no longer hearing the start up beeps and
low battery warnings. They also complain of a lack of improvement from the hearing
instruments. What should be done first? - ✔✔Perform a listening check
✔✔How does interpretation of case history information enable appropriate
recommendations? - ✔✔Challenges in specific listening situations may require specific
features or programming considerations
✔✔Why are recorded materials recommended for SRT and WRS? - ✔✔The impact of
technical issues on measurements is minimized
✔✔What audiometric frequency contributes the most to speech intelligibility? - ✔✔2000
Hz
✔✔A patient comes in stating that the dome fell off their RIC product. What should be
done first? - ✔✔Perform otoscopy
✔✔In addition to verifying that the ear canal is clear and without unusual conditions,
what is another purpose for otoscopy? - ✔✔To determine which hearing instrument
style is appropriate
✔✔Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient successful
use of their hearing instruments? - ✔✔Having the patient demonstrate that they can
insert and remove the batteries successfully
✔✔What is a common reason for venting? - ✔✔Physical comfort
, ✔✔A patient is hearing difficulty hearing on their cell phone in meetings, at school, and
at the symphony. Which hearing aid feature will meet their needs? - ✔✔Multiple
memories
✔✔What is EIN a measure of? - ✔✔Noise made by the circuit of the hearing instrument
✔✔At the first follow-up visit a patient reports a sore ear when wearing a BTE skeleton
acrylic earmold. Otoscopy reveals a sore spot in the helix curl. What should be done
first to address the problem? - ✔✔Modify the earmold by grinding and buffing the helix
area
✔✔Which hearing instrument requires the least amount of daily maintenance? -
✔✔Semi-implantables
✔✔When following standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical
items, what should be done first? - ✔✔A thorough cleaning
✔✔When should audiometric electroacoustic calibration be completed? - ✔✔At least
annually
✔✔For a person who uses hearing instruments, which location should be the easiest for
communication? - ✔✔A room with rugs and drapes
✔✔What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? -
✔✔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
perceives that the hearing instruments are meeting their needs.
✔✔What activity should be completed with a patient who wants to purchase hearing
instruments because they are having difficulty hearing in a number of different listening
environments? - ✔✔The COSI
✔✔What is one benefit of using insert earphones? - ✔✔Masking is required less often
✔✔What activity should be completed with a patient who is a realtor and is struggling to
hear when meeting clients in restaurants? - ✔✔The QuickSIN test
✔✔A patient who was referred by their ENT has an asymmetrical SNHL with very poor
binaural WR ability and reports having significant problems hearing and understanding
in meetings. What should be recommended? - ✔✔BiCROS
✔✔What hearing instrument component is a transducer? - ✔✔Telecoil
