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ILE FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/ACTUAL 210 EXAM QUESTIONS &ANSWERS|2025-2026|ILE FINAL EXAM PREP|ALREADY GRADED A+
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The PT brings in their 4 year old high end digital signal processing hearing instrument because its not working at all. It is out of warranty. The entire source of the problem has not been found and the hearing instrument is still not working. Atthis point the hearing instrument specialist has no choice but to A. recommend that they purchase a new set D. preform ear measurements on the hearing instrument before the PT arrives to pick it up. - ANS:->>>-- A. preform an electro acoustical analysis to verify that its performance is at specifications A new PT makes an appointment for a repair of their older BTE. There is an accumulation of wax and debris in the tubing. Once the tubing is changed, feedback is eliminated and a sound check indicates that the aid is working nicely. The new PT reports that they need the performance adjusted, they're just not hearing too well. The hearing aid specialist. es ds C. preforms a hearing test, reprograms the instrument, and preforms real-ear B. Has them make a return appointment for an evaluation for new hearing ai
C. increasing the low frequency gain, decreasing the high frequency gain D. decreasing the low frequency gain, decreasing the high frequency gain. - ANSWER-- D. decreasing the low frequency gain, decreasing the high frequency gain. B. decreasing the low frequency gain, increasing the high frequency gain the low frequency gain, increasing the high frequency gain tinny. These can often be addressed by and , respectively A. increasing B. clear out these components and check if the hearing instrument is working C. replace both components in the office D. recommend a medical referral - ANSWER-- B. clear out these components and check if the hearing instrument is working A. send it back for repair hearing aid specalist should If the reciever and or the mircophone is completely plugged with wax or debris, the ANS:->>>-- C. preforms a hearing test, reprograms the instrument, and preforms real-ear verification. common complaints about the quality of the PT own voice are that its echo-y or Feedback can be from A. a bad battery B. a plugged earmold C. an internal source ( internal feedback) or an external source ( external feedback) D. and internal source ( split earmold tubing) or an external source ( internal feedback) - ANS:->>>-- C. an internal source ( internal feedback) or an external source ( external feedback) ALDs can be categorized according to A. those that connect to the hearing instruments and those that connent to cochlear implants B. the type of alerting device that they activate C. whether they are powered by bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz source D. those that help connect the person with hearing loss to other people and those that accommodate an activity of daily living
instruments. An example of this is enviroment can be improved in simple ways to benefit a person who wears hearing One aspect of councilibng may be to educated family/friends that the acoustic C. have outcomes measures that show that better situational hearing has been achieved D. All of the above
-- C. speech is easier to hearing and understand when the room has few smooth, reflective surfaces ( drapes and carpets work well) PT challenges with communication must be fully explored so that they hearing aid specalist can educate amplification candidates about A. gateway devices that will wirelessly connect the wearer with a cell phone, Ipod, tablet, computer or any other bluetooth enabled device B. alerting devices C. telecoils D. all of the above
B. False - ANSWER-- True
instruments B. ignores all of the real ear data and addresses that cosmetic appeal of the wearer that they'll just have to get used A. returns that settings to where they were when they met all targets and tells B. tell the wearer they will have to accommodate to the hearing instruments different sound C. modify the earmold to meet prescriptive targets since the hearing instruments programming computer is not working D. tell the PT to start saving for new instruments - ANS:->>>-- A. perform real ear verification to compare the results to the most recent data before the repair A new binaural fitting has just been completed. The wearer complains that the hearing instruments sound much too tinny. The hearing aid specialist adjusts the frequency response of the hearing aids and solicits the wearer's impression to find complete listening satisfaction. The speech mapping is repeated but fitting targets are now way off. The hearing aid specialist. to it the C. documents the printed speech mapping results and the wearer's chart notes that the real ear data reflect the PT preferred settings D. ignores the prescriptive targets and preforms soundfield testing - ANS:->>>-- C. documents the printed speech mapping results and the wearer's chart notes that the real ear data reflect the PT preferred settings Soundfield functional gain measurements can be used as a fitting verification measurement A. True B. False - ANS:->>>-- A. True The three most commonly employed self-assessment questionnaire's are the A. APHAB, HHI, and the COSI B. case history, credit history and the SRT C. LTASS, SII, and AII D. All of the above - ANS:->>>-- A. APHAB, HHI, and the COSI The handicap imposed by hearing loss can be measured using the. insight
about pre-fitting self-awareness about the hearing loss can be revealed by the A. a case history; family's participation in all discussion
pressure in the ear canal B. to modify the hearing instrument's high frequency response; to decrease low frequency amplification C. to relieve a feeling of pressure in the ear canal; it has become useless with given the flexibility of hearing instrument programming D. to increase the amount of low frequency gain; to relieve a feeling of pressure in the ear canal - ANSWER-- A. to modify the hearing instruments frequency response to relieve a feeling of pressure in the ear canal nozzle/sound hook. The mold had #13 think tubes , but only #12 tubing is now A PT earmold tubing needed changing because it was so stiff it broke at the sound When selecting a custom earmold style and its acoustic modifications the hearing aid specialist must consider A. a patient comfort and preferences and the audiometric data B. the cost of the amplification system C. cosmetic acceptance D. all the above - ANS:->>>-- A. a patient comfort and preferences and the audiometric data available. the hearing instrument specialist can A. make a return appointment when the #13 tubing comes in B. use the # C. recommend that the PT purchase new earmolds D. use the #12 tubing, verify the fitting using probe microphone measurements, and re-program the hearing instrument as needed. - ANS:->>>-- D. use the # 12 tubing, verify the fitting using probe microphone measurements, and re-program the hearing instrument as needed. Venting has 2 purposes and A. to modify the hearing instruments frequency response to relieve a feeling of The "horn effect" refers to A. low frequency emphasis B. Boyle's law C. a tinny sound quality from too much high frequency emphasis D. a progressive change in diameter of the sound bore that provides high frequency emphasis in the response of the hearing instrument system - ANS:->>>-- D. a
progressive change in diameter of the sound bore that provides high frequency emphasis in the response of the hearing instrument system Earmold or shell modifications can be made in the office to improve the wearer's comfort as well as to alter the frequency response of the hearing instrument system A. true B. false - ANS:->>>-- A. true Silicone is the preferred material for ear impressioning A. True B. False - ANS:->>>-- A. True The bulb on the otoscope has burned out, and a replacement is not immediately available. The hearing care professional should A. use the earlight to inspect the ear canals B. go ahead with the impression anyway since the PT was just at the physician's office 2 weeks ago C. use the audiometric data to determine the likelihood that the ear canals are clear D. none of the above - ANS:->>>-- D. none of the above it is not necessary to bridge and brace when using instruments in the PT ear canal when A. they seem like they can sit very still and not move B. it is always necessary to bridge and brace C. doing otoscopy D. inserting the impression material using a gun - ANS:->>>-- B. it is always necessary to bridge and brace When positioning the otoblock in the ear canal A. shallow placement is adequate for a low gain hearing instrument B. push it right to the center C. it should be within 2 mm of the TM D. it should always be placed beyond the second bend - ANS:->>>-- D. it should always be placed beyond the second bend
D. insistent family members - ANSWER-- A. need, desire, and personal motivation C. willingness to compromise B. budget D. the candidate assess the everyday impact of their hearing on communication and socialization and return for a follow up appointment in 3 to 6 months - ANS:->>>-- D. the candidate assess the everyday impact of their hearing on communication and socialization and return for a follow up appointment in 3 to 6 months To accommodate for slower processing rates of some older adults the hearing care professional and their staff should A. speak at a slower rate B. Speak clearly C. face the PT in a well-lighted room D. all the above - ANS:->>>-- D. all the above The decision to pursue amplification depends on the potential hearing instrument wearer's A. need, desire, and personal motivation its not the degree of a person's hearing loss but the impact of the hearing loss on effective communication and personal relationships that compels an individual to seek a professional hearing consultation A. true B. false - ANS:->>>-- A. true The acoustical environment impacts on hearing clearly primarily due to A. distance from the speaker B. reverberation C. completing noise D. all the above - ANS:->>>-- D. all the above hearing instruments are programmed using software that provides excellent control over their electroacoustic performance. Therefore, audiometric slope or configuration does not need to be considered when making a recommendation for the style of hearing instrument that would best address the listening and
cosmetic concerns of the wearer
D. the bureau of international standards - ANSWER-- A. ISO and IEC C. IES and ISC C. swimming; playing cards D. Challenges hearing at work; hearing at weddings when the band is playing ANSWER-- B. Telephone use; television viewing B. Telephone use; television viewing A. cosmetic appeal; cost Active and consistent use of amplification will enable the full potential and benefits from the hearing instruments A. true B. false - ANS:->>>-- true ANSI stand from A. national standard institute B. American national specifications institute C. acoustical and national standards institute D. American national standards institute - ANS:->>>-- D. American national standards institute ANSI publishes standards for several hearing instrument professional issues, such as audiometric test environment and equipment calibration A. true B. false - ANS:->>>-- true Some countries use for defining national hearing instrument standards A. ISO and IEC B. IETC and CIC A. PTA's and WRS scores B. Cosmetic appeal and cost C. feedback and occlusion D. size of the ear canal and whether the candidate wears eyeglasses - ANSWER-- C. feedback and occlusion accessories must consider and are two lifestyle issues that the recommendations for style and/ or
the ANSI test battery measures the hearing instruments performance of its major
pressure level from the TM to the oval window what is the function of the basilar membrane? - ANS:->>>-- supports the organ of Corti contact with which anatomical feature can cause a cough reflex - ANS:->>>-- branch of vagus nerve which portion of the ear contains sebaceous gland - ANS:->>>-- outer portion of the external portion what is the function of the helicotrema? - ANS:->>>-- connects both the scala tympani and scala vestibuli in order to properly sanitize auditory test equipment, what must be used following cleaning? - ANS:->>>-- 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 portion of the TM. What is the likely cause of these symptoms - ANS:->>>-- 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? - ANS:->>>-- C which tests determine the type and degree of hearing loss - ANS:->>>-- 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. - ANS:->>>-- 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. - ANS:->>>-- opaque and normal the isthmus is located just beyond what anatomical structure? - ANS:->>>-- second
B. battery size, volume control - ANSWER-- A. battery size, auto coil A. battery size, autocoil selecting amplification for a PT who has limited dexterity or coordination? which two characteristics of a hearing instrument should be prioritized when canal bend what impact does the upward spread of masking have on intelligibility? - ANS:->>>-- 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? - ANS:->>>-- SAT What noise is delivered for masking air conduction - ANS:->>>-- Narrow band noise When do you have to mask for air conduction with headphones and inserts
ANS:->>>-- Headphones 40 DB difference and inserts 70 DB difference What noise do you have to deliver for bone conduction - ANS:->>>-- Narrow Band noise When do you have to mask for bone conduction - ANS:->>>-- When there is a 15 DB or greater difference between the air conduction and bone conduction thresholds When there is a 15 DB or greater difference between the air conduction and bone conduction thresholds - ANS:->>>-- Tympanometry type a - ANS:->>>-- Normal Tympanometry type a S - ANS:->>>-- Short or stiff low compliance