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Not Just Child's Play: Adult FM

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1.  The most appropriate candidate for an FM system is:
  1. a mild HF hearing loss
  2. a hearing aid user that is still struggling to hear in background noise
  3. a hearing aid user that is active and working in difficult listening situations
  4. b and c
2.  The SmartLink+ transmitter has what functionality?
  1. Bluetooth capability
  2. remote control capability
  3. microphone/directional choices
  4. all of the above
3.  The MLxi receiver is:
  1. universal and fits with any audio shoe
  2. only fits Phonak BTEs
  3. only works with iCom
  4. only works with ITEs
4.  The MyLink+ receiver:
  1. only works with Phonak HA
  2. works with any HA that has a t-coil
  3. must be worn around the neck
  4. b and c
5.  FM technology can benefit adult patients during the following activities:
  1. hearing while riding in the car
  2. communication in restaurants
  3. listening in places of worship
  4. all of the above
6.  The best time to discuss the possibility of using FM is:
  1. when the patient fails with a new set of hearing aids
  2. when the patient is considering going back to school
  3. during the hearing aid evaluation
  4. none of the above
7.  When fitting an FM system to a new user it is advisable to:
  1. have a family member or friend present at the fitting
  2. fit the HA fist then add the FM system
  3. demo the different mic modes and when to use them
  4. all of the above
8.  When deciding which transmitter to recommend you should:
  1. consider use of BlueTooth technology
  2. consider dexterity issues and ease of use
  3. consider difficult listening environments they may be in
  4. all of the above
9.  An AudioShoe is required when:
  1. fitting the MLxi receiver to a non Phonak BTE
  2. fitting the ML10i receiver to the Naida
  3. fitting the receiver to the iCom
  4. none of the above
10.  Which is the integrated receiver for Phonak BTEs?
  1. ML9i
  2. ML 10i
  3. ML11i
  4. ML12i
  5. all of the above