NBC-HIS National Competency Exam Prep
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Having determined a patient's UCL at 95 dB using a speech audiometer, what would the UCL be
in SPL? - CORRECT ANSWER - 115 dB
Your patient returns for a first check-up after an initial fitting complaining that "it sounds like
she is talking in a barrel or well". Which problem does the hearing healthcare professional likely
suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vent diameter is too small
When receiving a complaint from a patient with a manual t-coil in a BTE that they are not
hearing loud enough on the phone, a hearing healthcare professional will most likely check
which of the following to correct the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - The handset is
placed behind the ear
What is the most likely cause of an 80 year old patient who presents with a moderate mild
sloping sensorineural hearing loss with discrimination scores of 64%? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Phonemic regression
A patient returning for delivery lost 10 pounds since their initial visit resulting from illness. What
would be the best course of action for a hearing healthcare professional to take? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Proceed with delivery
A patient lives in a home with tile floors and high ceilings. He complains of continued difficulty
understanding TV and group conversations. What should a hearing healthcare professional
recommend? - CORRECT ANSWER - Install a throw rug and get an assistive listening
device
A new patient arrives at your office wearing a BTE fitting loosely behind the ear. What action
should a hearing healthcare professional take to resolve the problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Resize earmold tubing
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Having determined a patient's UCL at 95 dB using a speech audiometer, what would the UCL be
in SPL? - CORRECT ANSWER - 115 dB
Your patient returns for a first check-up after an initial fitting complaining that "it sounds like
she is talking in a barrel or well". Which problem does the hearing healthcare professional likely
suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vent diameter is too small
When receiving a complaint from a patient with a manual t-coil in a BTE that they are not
hearing loud enough on the phone, a hearing healthcare professional will most likely check
which of the following to correct the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - The handset is
placed behind the ear
What is the most likely cause of an 80 year old patient who presents with a moderate mild
sloping sensorineural hearing loss with discrimination scores of 64%? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Phonemic regression
A patient returning for delivery lost 10 pounds since their initial visit resulting from illness. What
would be the best course of action for a hearing healthcare professional to take? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Proceed with delivery
A patient lives in a home with tile floors and high ceilings. He complains of continued difficulty
understanding TV and group conversations. What should a hearing healthcare professional
recommend? - CORRECT ANSWER - Install a throw rug and get an assistive listening
device
A new patient arrives at your office wearing a BTE fitting loosely behind the ear. What action
should a hearing healthcare professional take to resolve the problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Resize earmold tubing
