CA HA Dispensing written Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
calibration requirements - ANSWER - Calibrated annually
Daily biologic checks
significant air-bone gap - ANSWER - a difference of 15 decibels or more between the higher air
conduction and the lower bone conduction pure tone thresholds at 2 or more succeeding octave
frequencies of 500 Hertz through and including 4000 Hertz.
An advertisement violates Section 651 of the Code when it:. - ANSWER - (1) Is not exact, and
any conditions or other variables to an advertised price are not disclosed.
(2) Includes a statement of price comparison that is not based upon verifiable data.
(3) Advertises a discount in a false or misleading manner, including but not limited to, failing to
disclose the dates on which the sale or discount price will be in effect if the sale or discount
price is a limited time offer.
Correct:
50% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, All Hearing Aids Offer good January 1-7, 1998
(or Offer expires January 7, 1998)
Incorrect:
50% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, All Hearing Aids - ANSWER - Correct:
Delta Hearing Aid Center
Incorrect:
Delta Hearing Center
signature - ANSWER - Jane Doe, Hearing Aid Dispenser Lic. No. HA-xxxx
- ANSWER - A hearing aid dispenser shall not conduct diagnostic hearing tests when
conducting tests in connection with the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids.
bioacoustic check - ANSWER - using a bioacoustic simulator to monitor the output of the
audiometric headphones in order to verify that the output remains stable over time
, functional check - ANSWER - listening to the output through the headphones to ensure that the
signals are being routed properly and that there are no extraneous sounds.
verifying output - ANSWER - measuring each test frequency at one intensity level 70 dB
verifying linearity - ANSWER - measuring multiple intensity levels at one frequency 10 dB steps
hearing screening - ANSWER - A licensee may conduct hearing screenings at a health fair or
similar event by the application of a binary puretone screening at a preset intensity level for the
purpose of identifying the need for further hearing or medical evaluation.
Upon the conclusion of each hearing screening, the licensee shall present to the person whose
hearing was screened a written statement containing the following provisions:
"Results of a hearing screening are not a medical evaluation of your ear nor a diagnosis of a
hearing disorder but are only the identification of the need for further medical or hearing
evaluation."
A licensee conducting hearing screenings pursuant to this section shall not make or seek
referrals for testing, fitting, or dispensing of hearing aids.
Hearing aid dispenser - ANSWER - a person engaged in the practice of fitting or selling hearing
aids to an individual with impaired hearing.
what is on the HA receipt - ANSWER - (1) The date of consummation of the sale.
(2) Specifications as to the make, serial number, and model number of the hearing aid or aids
sold.
(3) The address of the principal place of business of the licensee, and the address and office
hours at which the licensee shall be available for fitting or postfitting adjustments and servicing
of the hearing aid or aids sold.
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
calibration requirements - ANSWER - Calibrated annually
Daily biologic checks
significant air-bone gap - ANSWER - a difference of 15 decibels or more between the higher air
conduction and the lower bone conduction pure tone thresholds at 2 or more succeeding octave
frequencies of 500 Hertz through and including 4000 Hertz.
An advertisement violates Section 651 of the Code when it:. - ANSWER - (1) Is not exact, and
any conditions or other variables to an advertised price are not disclosed.
(2) Includes a statement of price comparison that is not based upon verifiable data.
(3) Advertises a discount in a false or misleading manner, including but not limited to, failing to
disclose the dates on which the sale or discount price will be in effect if the sale or discount
price is a limited time offer.
Correct:
50% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, All Hearing Aids Offer good January 1-7, 1998
(or Offer expires January 7, 1998)
Incorrect:
50% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, All Hearing Aids - ANSWER - Correct:
Delta Hearing Aid Center
Incorrect:
Delta Hearing Center
signature - ANSWER - Jane Doe, Hearing Aid Dispenser Lic. No. HA-xxxx
- ANSWER - A hearing aid dispenser shall not conduct diagnostic hearing tests when
conducting tests in connection with the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids.
bioacoustic check - ANSWER - using a bioacoustic simulator to monitor the output of the
audiometric headphones in order to verify that the output remains stable over time
, functional check - ANSWER - listening to the output through the headphones to ensure that the
signals are being routed properly and that there are no extraneous sounds.
verifying output - ANSWER - measuring each test frequency at one intensity level 70 dB
verifying linearity - ANSWER - measuring multiple intensity levels at one frequency 10 dB steps
hearing screening - ANSWER - A licensee may conduct hearing screenings at a health fair or
similar event by the application of a binary puretone screening at a preset intensity level for the
purpose of identifying the need for further hearing or medical evaluation.
Upon the conclusion of each hearing screening, the licensee shall present to the person whose
hearing was screened a written statement containing the following provisions:
"Results of a hearing screening are not a medical evaluation of your ear nor a diagnosis of a
hearing disorder but are only the identification of the need for further medical or hearing
evaluation."
A licensee conducting hearing screenings pursuant to this section shall not make or seek
referrals for testing, fitting, or dispensing of hearing aids.
Hearing aid dispenser - ANSWER - a person engaged in the practice of fitting or selling hearing
aids to an individual with impaired hearing.
what is on the HA receipt - ANSWER - (1) The date of consummation of the sale.
(2) Specifications as to the make, serial number, and model number of the hearing aid or aids
sold.
(3) The address of the principal place of business of the licensee, and the address and office
hours at which the licensee shall be available for fitting or postfitting adjustments and servicing
of the hearing aid or aids sold.
