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Discussing Realistic Expectations with Your Patient

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1.  The following hearing history information should be obtained from the patient when discussing new hearing aid technology.
  1. History of hearing aid use
  2. History of tinnitus
  3. History of hearing aid accessory or assistive listening device use
  4. All of the above
2.  On average, it takes how many years before a patient seeks amplification as treatment for a hearing loss?
  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 7
  4. 10
3.  Advantages of binaural amplification include:
  1. Loudness Summation
  2. Squelch effect
  3. Localization
  4. All of the above
4.  This unique Widex feature allows for better speech intelligibility and sound quality in loud environments.
  1. Zen
  2. Industry leading Input Dynamic Range of 113 dBSPL
  3. Audibility Extender
  4. WidexLink
5.  This unique Widex feature is an effective sound therapy solution for patients suffering from tinnitus.
  1. Zen
  2. Industry leading Input Dynamic Range of 113 dBSPL
  3. Audibility Extender
  4. WidexLink
6.  Patient objectives for an initial hearing aid evaluation include:
  1. Confidence in YOU as the caring and helpful professional
  2. Clarification on questions, communicative needs and realistic expectations
  3. Commitment to improving their hearing and obtaining services from YOU
  4. All of the Above
7.  Clinician objectives for an initial hearing aid evaluation should include:
  1. Do I know the patients communication needs and expectations for hearing aids?
  2. Will I be able to convince this patient to purchase hearing aids in an exciting color like purple or red?
  3. Have I made the patient really understand my recommendations for amplification?
  4. Both A and C
8.  For patients with severe to profound high frequency hearing loss, the following Widex feature should be discussed with your patient during the hearing aid evaluation
  1. Audibility Extender
  2. Zen
  3. Reverse Focus
  4. CROS
9.  When discussing communication needs with your patient, if the patient expresses difficulty hearing on their home phone with previous hearing aids you should recommend which DEX device?
  1. M-DEX
  2. Phone DEX
  3. RC-DEX
  4. TV-DEX
10.  When discussing communication needs with your patient, if the patient expresses the desire for a small and simple remote control you should recommend which DEX device?
  1. M-DEX
  2. Phone DEX
  3. RC-DEX
  4. TV-DEX