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

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1.  Which of the following is NOT one of the FDA criteria for pediatric cochlear implant candidacy? Adequate trial with traditional amplification Profound sensorineural hearing loss for children under 2 Children must be at least 3 years of age Limited benefit from properly fit binaural amplification

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 is FALSE re: programming and verification for patients with visual impairments? It is useful to the lights and placing VRA toys in very close proximity T(threshold) levels are important to measure but it is not necessary to measure C (comfort) levels It may help to use toys that provide tactile stimulation during CPA Utilize of objective measures such as neural response telemetry and eSRT

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.  Which of the following is true re: evaluating special populations for cochlear implants? Fewer than 10% of children with hearing loss have an additional disability One should wait to evaluate until the age at which all potential disabilities will have been identified It is important that the family have realistic and appropriate expectations All of the above

9.  Which of the following is NOT likely to affect cochlear implant outcomes? Previous auditory experience Presence of language Anatomy Gender

10.  Which of the following is true regarding outcomes with cochlear implants in patients with CHARGE? Abnormal anatomy and additional medical concerns (such as cardiac issues) can affect outcomes Additional developmental delays may be present, but will not affect outcomes with cochlear implants Medical concerns preclude use of cochlear implants in this population Children with CHARGE consistently achieve excellent outcomes with cochlear implants