Exam Preview

Summer Webinar Series: Tinnitus

---

1.  According to statistics, tinnitus and noise induced hearing loss in teenagers is a global issue impacting both males and females is only seen in the United States is not an issue in developed countries is an issue only with adolescent boys

2.  According to Fligor, Levey and Levey (2014), which demographic was associated with the highest noise exposure from portable listening devices with headphones? Caribbean Asian Caucasian African American

3.  What educational activity/setting might be particularly problematic for a teenager with clinically-significant tinnitus? Outdoor recess Quiet study hall/quiet exam Gym Model UN

4.  One of the most frequently reported problems with bothersome tinnitus is: headache hyperactivity dizziness getting to sleep or maintaining sleep

5.  Primary ear level devices used in the management of tinnitus include: Hearing aids Sound generators Combination units all of the above

6.  Which of the following programming tactics is often used in devices when fitting a patient with tinnitus? Disable feedback reduction Increase MPO Use a high compression knee point Disable the environmental noise reduction feature

7.  Since MPO settings can be very important when fitting devices for patients with sound sensitivity, it may be important to perform which audiologic test? Pure tone audiometry Loudness discomfort levels Tympanometry Acoustic reflex decay

8.  Which of the following tests can be used to verify the output of the amplifier AND verify the settings of the sound generator in combination units? Functional gain testing Probe microphone measurements TFI Speech in noise testing

9.  In the US, tinnitus seriously afflicts 1 - 5 million people 6 - 9 million people 10 - 15 million people 16 - 20 million people

10.  In soldiers exposed to blast trauma, approximately what percentage develops tinnitus? 10% 25% 50% 75%

11.  Which of the following statements is false? Tinnitus often has unknown etiology Tinnitus reaction and loudness are strongly correlated Tinnitus is strongly associated with hearing loss Tinnitus is a symptom

12.  There are many proposed theories for generator site or mechanism for tinnitus. Which one has not been proposed? Hair cells in the cochlea Jaw muscles Hyperactivity in the auditory system Tension in the hands

13.  What is the best reason to include other health-care providers in management of tinnitus? Other providers can bill and get reimbursed for services Tinnitus is not solely caused by ear dysfunction It lessens our liability issues if the patient does not improve All of the above

14.  Why should a care path be developed? Adds cost to clinical delivery model Limits resource utilization Guides providers in service delivery Patients exhibit great frustration

15.  Which management of tinnitus is the only treatment that has solid evidence to support its use in managing tinnitus? Essential Oils therapy Reiki therapy Relaxation therapy Cognitive behavior therapy