Free IHS Auditory Assessment Question and Answers

Question 1

When working with a professional sign language interpreter, the audiology assistant should:

Accepted Answer

face the client/patient.

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face whoever is speaking or signing at the time.

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face the interpreter.

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minimize eye contact during interpretation.

Question 2

In a hearing instrument, what is the term for the entire frequency range within which unique, specific signal processing is performed?

Accepted Answer

channel

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band

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memory

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program

Question 3

Which factor will affect a patient's/client's acceptance and use of hearing instruments?

Accepted Answer

patient's/client's cosmetic preferences

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cause of the hearing loss

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patient's/client's dominant hand

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frequency and duration of hearing instrument use

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for an audiologist to take when counseling a patient with a hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Informing the patient of his or her rehabilitative options

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Encouraging the patient to buy a hearing aid

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Recommending that the patient buy an assistive device

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Persuading the patient to accept limitations in communications

Question 5

Which sound field test should be used to evaluate the benefit of directional microphones?

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Quick Speech in Noise (QuickSIN)

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Speech Perception in Noise (SPIN)

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Connected Speech Test (CST)

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Hearing in Noise Test (HINT)

Question 6

What type of screening assessment would need to be scheduled prior to a procedure for pressure equalization tubes?

Accepted Answer

immitance screening

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hearing screening

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newborn hearing screening

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otoacoustic emission screening

Question 7

What should the audiology assistant check while performing a listening check?

Accepted Answer

cords and connections

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availability of inserts

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sound booth seal

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the response button

Question 8

Why should an audiology assistant recommend that clients/patients not pull their earmolds out of their ears by the tubing?

Accepted Answer

Doing so will eventually pull the tube out of the earmold.

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Doing so can damage the hearing aid.

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Doing so causes the tubing to harden.

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Doing so can tear the concha rim.

Question 9

A hearing healthcare professional is counseling a patient/client about expectations of amplification. Which information should the hearing healthcare professional include in this hearing therapy?

Accepted Answer

hearing instrument care and modifications

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outside factors that can hinder understanding

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auditory practice and disability

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electronic parameters of the hearing instruments

Question 10

Which step should a hearing healthcare professional take after performing a 2cc coupler hearing aid test on a repaired BTE hearing instrument?

Accepted Answer

compare 2cc data to original specifications

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print out the data for the patient/client

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retube the BTE instrument with #13HW tubing

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recalibrate the test equipment