IHS Final EXAM QUESTIONS VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
RATED A+
What should be done prior to the hearing instrument fitting to ensure that the hearing instrument is
functioning properly? - CORRECT ANSWERS Measure the performance of the hearing
instrument and compare the results to the manufacturer's expectations
What are prescriptive methods used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Determining the acoustic
targets for hearing aid verification measures
What should be done to assess the comfort of a new hearing instrument? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ask the patient how it feels in their ears
Which statement supports patients as they are learning about their new hearing instruments? -
CORRECT ANSWERS See this button here? Pushing it will turn up the volume of your hearing
aid.
Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient's successful use of their hearing
instruments? - CORRECT ANSWERS Having the patient demonstrate that they can insert and
remove the batteries successfully.
What should be achieved before the fitting visit is finished? - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient
has successfully inserted and removed their hearing instrument multiple times.
Which patient statement indicates that the hearing instrument fitting has been successful? - CORRECT
ANSWERS I'm starting to realize just how many sounds. I've missed over the past few years.
What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Verification is a measure of how well the acoustic goals of fitting the hearing instruments have been
met, while validation is a measure of how well the patient/client perceives that the hearing instruments
are meeting their needs
Why should verification be completed at the fitting visit? - CORRECT ANSWERS To ensure that
the hearing instruments will not amplify sound to a level more intense than the patient's tolerance limit
for loud sound.
*Image* which picture shows proper probe - tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) The
one that shows the probe right at the TM, and with no measurement marker, weirdly.
Which graph shows the LTASS? *Image* - CORRECT ANSWERS B: the image that shows
projected REM measures, or maybe shows a prescriptive fitting?
What is the relationship between verification measures and the LTASS? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The results of speech mapping show the relationship between the in situ response of the hearing
instrument and the LTASS.
, *Image of REIG graph* which of the lines on the above graph, should be compared to make a decision
about the outcome of hearing instrument verification? - CORRECT ANSWERS The target and
the REIG lines. (dashed line is a Target line, and the red line is the REIG line)
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? * image of REM graph* - CORRECT
ANSWERS Move on to the next task at the fitting visit.
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? (image of REIG graph ) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Discuss the outcome of the verification process with the patient.
To complete an outcome measure, what comparison should be made? - CORRECT ANSWERS
**Soundfield unaided, and aided WR scores**
What activity should be completed with a patient who wants to purchase hearing instruments because
they are having difficulty hearing in a number of different listening environments? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The COSI (client, oriented scale of improvement)
What activity should be completed with a patient who is a realtor and is struggling to hear when
meeting clients in restaurant? - CORRECT ANSWERS The QuickSIN test.
What is the first thing to do after completing post fitting validation measures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Discuss the differences between the patient's/client's pre-fitting and post-fitting validation measures
with the patient/client.
What is the first thing to do if the results of validation and the patient discussion indicate that some
sounds are too loud, causing discomfort? - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete verification
measures.
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - CORRECT ANSWERS 60%
When following a standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical items, what
should be done first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A thorough cleaning
Why is the bridge and brace technique recommended? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent an
instrument from forcibly entering the ear canal.
In addition to verifying that the ear canal is clear and without unusual conditions, what is another
purpose for otoscopy? - CORRECT ANSWERS To determine which hearing instrument style is
appropriate.
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make ear impressions
but has forgotten an otoscope? - CORRECT ANSWERS Return to the office for an otoscope.
A patient's case history reveals unilateral left ear hearing loss of more than 10 years, recent ear pain,
and discharge for approximately 2months. Otoscopy in the left ear shows that the TM is reddish in color
and the canal is very moist. In addition, an odor is detected. What should be done next? - CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
RATED A+
What should be done prior to the hearing instrument fitting to ensure that the hearing instrument is
functioning properly? - CORRECT ANSWERS Measure the performance of the hearing
instrument and compare the results to the manufacturer's expectations
What are prescriptive methods used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Determining the acoustic
targets for hearing aid verification measures
What should be done to assess the comfort of a new hearing instrument? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ask the patient how it feels in their ears
Which statement supports patients as they are learning about their new hearing instruments? -
CORRECT ANSWERS See this button here? Pushing it will turn up the volume of your hearing
aid.
Which fitting visit activity should have the largest impact on the patient's successful use of their hearing
instruments? - CORRECT ANSWERS Having the patient demonstrate that they can insert and
remove the batteries successfully.
What should be achieved before the fitting visit is finished? - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient
has successfully inserted and removed their hearing instrument multiple times.
Which patient statement indicates that the hearing instrument fitting has been successful? - CORRECT
ANSWERS I'm starting to realize just how many sounds. I've missed over the past few years.
What is the difference between hearing instrument verification and validation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Verification is a measure of how well the acoustic goals of fitting the hearing instruments have been
met, while validation is a measure of how well the patient/client perceives that the hearing instruments
are meeting their needs
Why should verification be completed at the fitting visit? - CORRECT ANSWERS To ensure that
the hearing instruments will not amplify sound to a level more intense than the patient's tolerance limit
for loud sound.
*Image* which picture shows proper probe - tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWERS C) The
one that shows the probe right at the TM, and with no measurement marker, weirdly.
Which graph shows the LTASS? *Image* - CORRECT ANSWERS B: the image that shows
projected REM measures, or maybe shows a prescriptive fitting?
What is the relationship between verification measures and the LTASS? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The results of speech mapping show the relationship between the in situ response of the hearing
instrument and the LTASS.
, *Image of REIG graph* which of the lines on the above graph, should be compared to make a decision
about the outcome of hearing instrument verification? - CORRECT ANSWERS The target and
the REIG lines. (dashed line is a Target line, and the red line is the REIG line)
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? * image of REM graph* - CORRECT
ANSWERS Move on to the next task at the fitting visit.
What should be done after achieving the above verification results? (image of REIG graph ) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Discuss the outcome of the verification process with the patient.
To complete an outcome measure, what comparison should be made? - CORRECT ANSWERS
**Soundfield unaided, and aided WR scores**
What activity should be completed with a patient who wants to purchase hearing instruments because
they are having difficulty hearing in a number of different listening environments? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The COSI (client, oriented scale of improvement)
What activity should be completed with a patient who is a realtor and is struggling to hear when
meeting clients in restaurant? - CORRECT ANSWERS The QuickSIN test.
What is the first thing to do after completing post fitting validation measures? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Discuss the differences between the patient's/client's pre-fitting and post-fitting validation measures
with the patient/client.
What is the first thing to do if the results of validation and the patient discussion indicate that some
sounds are too loud, causing discomfort? - CORRECT ANSWERS Complete verification
measures.
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - CORRECT ANSWERS 60%
When following a standard precautions for infection control of non-disposable critical items, what
should be done first? - CORRECT ANSWERS A thorough cleaning
Why is the bridge and brace technique recommended? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent an
instrument from forcibly entering the ear canal.
In addition to verifying that the ear canal is clear and without unusual conditions, what is another
purpose for otoscopy? - CORRECT ANSWERS To determine which hearing instrument style is
appropriate.
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make ear impressions
but has forgotten an otoscope? - CORRECT ANSWERS Return to the office for an otoscope.
A patient's case history reveals unilateral left ear hearing loss of more than 10 years, recent ear pain,
and discharge for approximately 2months. Otoscopy in the left ear shows that the TM is reddish in color
and the canal is very moist. In addition, an odor is detected. What should be done next? - CORRECT
