Course: 14FA-HIS-250-H1B1-REAL EAR MEASUREMENTS

Q: Hyperactive movement of the mandibular joint may affect the:
- style of earmold selected
- material of earmold selected
- acoustic seal of the ear
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: Hearing loss may be LEAST often attributed to:
- the aging process
- ototoxic drugs
- noise exposure
- Acoustic trauma
A: Acoustic trauma

Q: The proper test method for a patient with collapsed ear canal is to:
- Use insert phones
- have earphones as tight as possible
- put impression block in the ear
- insert a tube into the canal under the headphones
A: Use insert phones

Q: Patient/client records should be maintained for:
- for the life of the patient/client
- as required by applicable laws
- three years
- until the warranty expires
A: as required by applicable laws

Q: A 60 year old male comes back to your office a few days after you fit him with a new hearing aid. He complains of background noise disturbing him and making speech hard to understand.

His wife calls you one week later and reports that he continues to have the same problem. The BEST action to take at this time is to:
- schedule the appointment for checkup
- change the fitting
- ask to speak with her husband
- ask about his wearing frequency
A: schedule the appointment for checkup