Hearing Aid Dispenser/Specialist Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
At a 3 month follow-up appointment, a Recommend self-help group, encourage wearing-schedule, troubleshoot
client/patient complains they are deeply equipment.
frustrated with their inability to understand
conversation in noisy places even with a
remote microphone. The hearing
healthcare professional should?
Which two actions much a hearing Position reference mic for modulation, and input audiometric data.
healthcare provider take when conducting
real ear measurements to ensure accurate
results.
Which action much be taken by the hearing Observe the ear canal.
healthcare professional when taking an
impression?
A repeat wearer returns complaining they PB Max
have difficulty understanding in noisy
situations. Which test would be most useful
in proving effective counseling to manage
realistic expectations for this patient?
You are told by a new patient they are HIV Otalgia, Tinnitus
positive for which they have been under
doctor's care for the past 10 years. They
complain of difficulty understanding in
large groups and noisy areas. Audiometric
results indicate a symmetrical HL with
loudness growth AD. Which of the
following best describes disorders
associated with this condition?
, You are told by a new patient they are HIV Lower knee point
positive for which they have been under
doctor's care for the past 10 years. They
complain of difficulty understanding in
large groups and noisy areas. Audiometric
results indicate a symmetrical HL with
loudness growth AD. Which action should a
hearing healthcare professional take for
this patient if they are already wearing
hearing instruments?
When must a patient be referred to a If they present with tone decay
physician prior to fitting hearing
instruments?
Before performing a hearing test what Cover headphones with a polypropylene cover
precautions should be taken to prevent
cross contamination?
A patient returns for a first follow up Lower compression and raise knee point
appointment. They state that "during a
church choir rehearsal, they can hear the
choir director, but cannot hear themselves
singing". What strategy or action should the
hearing care professional share or take
with the patient.
A patient presents with the following Proceed with a binaural fitting
audiogram taken five months ago by
another dispensing professional. He does
not want to be re-tested. Which course of
actions best applied to this patient?
Relay stations that change electrical Synaptic junctions
impulses into chemical energy are known
as?
Which two listening strategies should a A wearing schedule and notes, and patient reading aloud daily.
hearing healthcare professional
recommend to a new hearing aid user?
A patient has just been tested for their first Selecting medical grade earmold material
pair of hearing aids for a gradual sloping
hearing loss. Otoscopy revealed dry flaky
skin and redness in the concha and helix
area of the outer ear which is supported by
the patients case history. The patient tried
OTR hearing aids before but returned them
as they irritated the ear. Which factor will
affect the patient's acceptance and use of
hearing aids?
What action must be taken in the course of Effective masking
conducting an audiometric evaluation
when the test ear exhibits thresholds of 40
dB greater than the bone conduction
sensitivity in the non test ear?
CORRECT Answers
At a 3 month follow-up appointment, a Recommend self-help group, encourage wearing-schedule, troubleshoot
client/patient complains they are deeply equipment.
frustrated with their inability to understand
conversation in noisy places even with a
remote microphone. The hearing
healthcare professional should?
Which two actions much a hearing Position reference mic for modulation, and input audiometric data.
healthcare provider take when conducting
real ear measurements to ensure accurate
results.
Which action much be taken by the hearing Observe the ear canal.
healthcare professional when taking an
impression?
A repeat wearer returns complaining they PB Max
have difficulty understanding in noisy
situations. Which test would be most useful
in proving effective counseling to manage
realistic expectations for this patient?
You are told by a new patient they are HIV Otalgia, Tinnitus
positive for which they have been under
doctor's care for the past 10 years. They
complain of difficulty understanding in
large groups and noisy areas. Audiometric
results indicate a symmetrical HL with
loudness growth AD. Which of the
following best describes disorders
associated with this condition?
, You are told by a new patient they are HIV Lower knee point
positive for which they have been under
doctor's care for the past 10 years. They
complain of difficulty understanding in
large groups and noisy areas. Audiometric
results indicate a symmetrical HL with
loudness growth AD. Which action should a
hearing healthcare professional take for
this patient if they are already wearing
hearing instruments?
When must a patient be referred to a If they present with tone decay
physician prior to fitting hearing
instruments?
Before performing a hearing test what Cover headphones with a polypropylene cover
precautions should be taken to prevent
cross contamination?
A patient returns for a first follow up Lower compression and raise knee point
appointment. They state that "during a
church choir rehearsal, they can hear the
choir director, but cannot hear themselves
singing". What strategy or action should the
hearing care professional share or take
with the patient.
A patient presents with the following Proceed with a binaural fitting
audiogram taken five months ago by
another dispensing professional. He does
not want to be re-tested. Which course of
actions best applied to this patient?
Relay stations that change electrical Synaptic junctions
impulses into chemical energy are known
as?
Which two listening strategies should a A wearing schedule and notes, and patient reading aloud daily.
hearing healthcare professional
recommend to a new hearing aid user?
A patient has just been tested for their first Selecting medical grade earmold material
pair of hearing aids for a gradual sloping
hearing loss. Otoscopy revealed dry flaky
skin and redness in the concha and helix
area of the outer ear which is supported by
the patients case history. The patient tried
OTR hearing aids before but returned them
as they irritated the ear. Which factor will
affect the patient's acceptance and use of
hearing aids?
What action must be taken in the course of Effective masking
conducting an audiometric evaluation
when the test ear exhibits thresholds of 40
dB greater than the bone conduction
sensitivity in the non test ear?
