ILE Test Prep Multiple Choice Questions And Answers With Verified Updates

ILE Test Prep Multiple Choice Questions And Answers With Verified Updates Conductive loss is a result of A. A disorder in the inner ear B. Absent acoustic reflex C. Obstructive breakdown in the outer ear D. Labyrinthitis ANS C. Obstructive breakdown in the outer ear You receive a complaint that sounds are too loud. What action would most likely resolve the pt's complaint? a. retest discrete UCLs b. insert HF dampers c. decrease overall gain for loud sounds d. consider another device style ANS c decrease overall gain for loud sounds What is the least likely cause of acoustic feedback? a. poor wiring b. loose fit; large vent c. improper canal length or angle d. excessive wax in ear or aid ANS a. poor wiring During your first visit you observe your 93 yr old patient to have difficulty finding comfort VC settings on their hearing aids. Their hearing is an asymmetrical loss. Which is the following best option for the pt? a. wireless b. ipsilateral c. CROS d. WDRC ANS a. wireless Bone conduction thresholds are best established with which of the following? a. in-situ b. use of HA-2 coupler c. use of Zwislock 2-cc d. B-72 ANS d. B-72 You receive a complaint that sounds are too soft. Which adjustment would resolve pt complaint? a. establishing binaural SRT's b. increase low and mid frequency gain c. engage frequency transposition technology d. decrease HF gain ANS b. increase low and mid frequency gain The reference test position (RTP) is necessary to establish when obtaining which of the following? a. harmonic distortion b. HF average full on gain c. special purpose average d. rise characteristics ANS a. harmonic distortion Which two statements best describe the use of insert phones? a. insert phones are recommended for patients with prolapsed ear canals b. insert phone provide more accurate test reliability c. insert phones extend audiometric test limits d. all of the above ANS a. insert phones are recommended for patients with prolapsed ear canals b. insert phone provide more accurate test reliability Congenital loss results in which shape audiogram? a. noise notch b. cookie bite c. reverse slope d. precipitous slope ANS b. cookie bite When delivering to a first time wearer you are m