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ILE EXAM PREP 2025\ 2026 BRAND
NEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES!
The HA-1 coupler is used for ___ and the HA-2 coupler is for
____ measurements
A. real ear measurements; IEC
B. an average adult ear; probe microphone measurements
C. ITE testing; BTE
D. BTE measurements; ITE - correct answer -C. ITE testing; BTE
A variation of the HA-1 coupler is used for ____ and is called the
____
A. children; SB-1
B. IIC's; HA-3
C. real ear verification; 2cc coupler
D. RIC's and thin-tube fittings; SB-1 - correct answer -D. RIC's
and thin-tube fittings; SB-1
why is the middle ear transfer function critical? - correct answer -
increases the sound pressure level from the TM to the oval
window
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what is the function of the basilar membrane? - correct answer -
supports the organ of Corti
contact with which anatomical feature can cause a cough reflex -
correct answer -branch of vagus nerve
which portion of the ear contains sebaceous gland - correct
answer -outer portion of the external portion
what is the function of the helicotrema? - correct answer -
connects both the scala tympani and scala vestibuli
in order to properly sanitize auditory test equipment, what must be
used following cleaning? - correct answer -low level disinfection
A PT complains of a foul smelling fluid coming from the right ear.
Otoscopy reveals debris and fluid originating from the superior
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portion of the TM. What is the likely cause of these symptoms -
correct answer -Cholesteatoma
A hearing health care professional is preforming tympanometry on
a PT who has a malfunctioning eustachian tube. which type of
tympanometry should be anticipated? - correct answer -C
which tests determine the type and degree of hearing loss -
correct answer -air and bone conduction threshold
a woman walks through the front door of her split-level house and
hears her daughter and a friend talking downstairs in the family
room.
what allows the woman to discern that her daughter is downstairs
instead of upstairs. - correct answer -auricle and canal resonance
a PT is referred by a physician who diagnosed mucoid otitis
media the previous day. How will the PT TM likely appear. -
correct answer -opaque and normal
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the isthmus is located just beyond what anatomical structure? -
correct answer -second canal bend
what impact does the upward spread of masking have on
intelligibility? - correct answer -low frequencies interfere with high
frequencies
a PT who communicates in different language than the hearing
healthcare professional arrives for a hearing evaluation. what test
should a hearing healthcare professional include in the
evaluation? - correct answer -SAT
which two characteristics of a hearing instrument should be
prioritized when selecting amplification for a PT who has limited
dexterity or coordination ?
A. battery size, autocoil
B. battery size, volume control - correct answer -A. battery size,
auto coil
What noise is delivered for masking air conduction - correct
answer -Narrow band noise
ILE EXAM PREP 2025\ 2026 BRAND
NEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES!
The HA-1 coupler is used for ___ and the HA-2 coupler is for
____ measurements
A. real ear measurements; IEC
B. an average adult ear; probe microphone measurements
C. ITE testing; BTE
D. BTE measurements; ITE - correct answer -C. ITE testing; BTE
A variation of the HA-1 coupler is used for ____ and is called the
____
A. children; SB-1
B. IIC's; HA-3
C. real ear verification; 2cc coupler
D. RIC's and thin-tube fittings; SB-1 - correct answer -D. RIC's
and thin-tube fittings; SB-1
why is the middle ear transfer function critical? - correct answer -
increases the sound pressure level from the TM to the oval
window
, Page | 2
what is the function of the basilar membrane? - correct answer -
supports the organ of Corti
contact with which anatomical feature can cause a cough reflex -
correct answer -branch of vagus nerve
which portion of the ear contains sebaceous gland - correct
answer -outer portion of the external portion
what is the function of the helicotrema? - correct answer -
connects both the scala tympani and scala vestibuli
in order to properly sanitize auditory test equipment, what must be
used following cleaning? - correct answer -low level disinfection
A PT complains of a foul smelling fluid coming from the right ear.
Otoscopy reveals debris and fluid originating from the superior
, Page | 3
portion of the TM. What is the likely cause of these symptoms -
correct answer -Cholesteatoma
A hearing health care professional is preforming tympanometry on
a PT who has a malfunctioning eustachian tube. which type of
tympanometry should be anticipated? - correct answer -C
which tests determine the type and degree of hearing loss -
correct answer -air and bone conduction threshold
a woman walks through the front door of her split-level house and
hears her daughter and a friend talking downstairs in the family
room.
what allows the woman to discern that her daughter is downstairs
instead of upstairs. - correct answer -auricle and canal resonance
a PT is referred by a physician who diagnosed mucoid otitis
media the previous day. How will the PT TM likely appear. -
correct answer -opaque and normal
, Page | 4
the isthmus is located just beyond what anatomical structure? -
correct answer -second canal bend
what impact does the upward spread of masking have on
intelligibility? - correct answer -low frequencies interfere with high
frequencies
a PT who communicates in different language than the hearing
healthcare professional arrives for a hearing evaluation. what test
should a hearing healthcare professional include in the
evaluation? - correct answer -SAT
which two characteristics of a hearing instrument should be
prioritized when selecting amplification for a PT who has limited
dexterity or coordination ?
A. battery size, autocoil
B. battery size, volume control - correct answer -A. battery size,
auto coil
What noise is delivered for masking air conduction - correct
answer -Narrow band noise
