IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED 2024/2025 A+ REVIEW

IHS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED 2024/2025 A+ REVIEW What is the difference between hearing 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 - CORRECT ANS-D What do poorer binaural than monaural WR scores indicate? Select one: A. Binaural fusion B. Degradation C. Tinnitus D. Nystagmus - CORRECT ANS-B 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? Select one: A. Activate the streaming program B. Add a t-coil program C. Download the manufacturer's app D. Recommend a remote microphone - CORRECT ANS-B Which hearing instrument component is a transducer? Select one: A. Capacitor B. Amplifier C. Resistor D. Telecoil - CORRECT ANS-A How does interpretation of case history 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 - CORRECT ANS-D Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient/client's successful use of their hearing instruments? Select one: CONTINUES...