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Contemporary Perspectives on Cochlear Implants in Children, presented in partnership with Cincinnati Children's

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1.  Current pediatric cochlear implant candidacy requirements include: Adequate trial with traditional amplification Profound sensorineural hearing loss for children under 2 Limited benefit from properly fit binaural amplification All of the above

2.  Hybrid (acoustic and electric) cochlear implants can be considered for use in patients with: Residual low frequency hearing Patients implanted with a short-array hybrid implant Patients implanted with a full-length electrode array All of the above

3.  Positive outcomes for patients with cochlear implants are supported by: Waiting to implant until the patient can decide for themselves Management by a multidisciplinary team Cochlear implant processors that come in multiple colors Regular follow-up with a pediatric dentist

4.  In addition to improved access to sound, cochlear implantation may provide the following benefit for some patients: Ability to pick up radio stations directly through the implant Less equipment to manage when compared to traditional hearing aids Relief from tinnitus Ability to have a CT scan

5.  Progressive decline in access to high frequency hearing after implantation may be related to: Excessive sweat at implant site Internal device demagnetization Electrode array extrusion Use of rechargeable batteries

6.  Which of the following can be utilized to assist in programming and verification for patients with visual impairments? Dimming the lights and placing VRA toys in very close proximity Utilization of objective measures such as neural response telemetry and eSRT Toys the provide tactile stimulation during CPA All of the above

7.  Potential benefits of cochlear implantation before 12 months include: Less difficulty with device compliance/retention Expressive and receptive language develop at a quicker rate Children implanted before 12 months "catch up" to their normal hearing peers more quickly B and C

8.  When evaluating children with multiple disabilities for cochlear implants, it is important to consider: Their communication ability — not just hearing Their available support system The family's expectations All of the above

9.  Which of the following factors can affect cochlear implant outcomes? Previous auditory experience Presence of language Anatomy All of the above

10.  Patients with CHARGE can experience a variety of outcomes with cochlear implants. Factors that can affect the outcome in this patient population include: Abnormal anatomy Additional developmental delays Additional medical concerns (such as cardiac issues) All of the above