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Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Non-Custom Amplification Devices

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1.  According to the NASEM Report the average cost for a pair of hearing aids is about $_____. 1000 2000 3000 4000

2.  For individuals with hearing loss, approximately __ in 5 own hearing aids. 1 1.5 2 3

3.  The June 2016 NASEM Report, Hearing Health Care for Adults published __ recommendations or goals to improve the access and affordability of hearing care in the US: 3 6 12 18

4.  What is the primary focus in the public health approach? Publicly-funded health services such Medicaid The health of populations Cost containment The individual patient

5.  For a consumer, which is NOT an element of informed choice? Knowledge about risks Knowledge about safety Knowledge about cost Detailed clinical knowledge

6.  If the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act becomes law, audiologists will have an opportunity to comment on and influence FDA regulation of the hearing aid market During the House-Senate conference process After the President signs it After the publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Never; members of the audiology profession will have no opportunity to comment or influence.

7.  Direct-to-consumer hearing devices generally cost: $0 to $10 $50 to $500 $1000 to $2000 Above $2000

8.  Direct-to-consumer hearing devices are currently marketed for: Adults with normal hearing Children with normal hearing Adults with hearing loss Children with hearing loss

9.  What website provides specific and unbiased information about direct-to-consumer hearing devices: www.hearingtracker.com www.costco.com www.bose.com www.audiology.org

10.  In comparing PSAPs to a Hearing Aid on speech in noise measures, which device performed best by a slim margin: SoundWorld Solutions SoundHawk Hearing aid Etymotic Bean

11.  The Over-the-Counter hearing aids described in the legislative bill would serve persons with which type of hearing loss? mild to moderate severe profound mild only

12.  In the Baltimore HEARS pilot, what percentage of participants recommended the program: 20% 50% 80% 100%

13.  FDA language makes it clear that a PSAP Is intended for non-hearing impaired consumers to amplify sounds in certain environments Is intended to compensate for impaired hearing Is the same thing as a PSAP Is the best choice to treat all types of hearing loss

14.  Strategies recommended to providers who are working with patients with hearing loss include Shout instead of speaking Write your words down instead of communicating through spoken language Reduce noise If they are wearing hearing aids, you don't need to use any additional strategies

15.  When looking at the Trauma Clinic data for the 65+ age group, most patients Passed the hearing screening Required communication strategies Had a functioning hearing aid Used a non-custom amplifier