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Concerning your audiometric equipment, what is important to do daily? - ANSWER Biological check Your audiometric testing equipment must be calibrated - ANSWER Annually When placing the otoblock in the ear, regardless of impression material or technique you use, you should always: - ANSWER place otoblock that is tight just beyond the second directional bend A 36 yr old with history of high blood pressure has come to you for a hearing aid. What is the LEAST likely cause of her hearing loss? - ANSWER Presbycusis and Atresia A member reports he has ringing and fluctuating hearing loss in both ears. He later says he has an acute arthritic condition. What is MOST likely the cause for the hearing problem? - ANSWER Ototoxic Medication While doing the case history, patient reports that her mother contacted the Flu during pregnancy. What kind of loss will your patient MOST likely have? - ANSWER Sensorineural While doing the case history, your patient says she was born with a cleft palate. If your audiometric evaluation indicates a hearing loss, it MOST likely be: - ANSWER Conductive A mother with a history of a hearing loss in her family has been a patient of yours for several years. What kind of hearing loss could show up in her child? - ANSWER Congenital A patient has been wearing an ITC in the right ear for 3yrs. A 6 month evaluation reveals a significate decrease of hearing and understanding of recent onset in the left ear. Your patient is motivated to hear better, You should: - ANSWER Refer to a physician Which of the following earmold modifications is MOST effective for frequencies below 1000Hz? - ANSWER Venting Which of the following is the LEAST recommended earmold venting technique? - ANSWER Diagonal