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21st Century Audiology: Uncharted Territories in Science, Policy, and Professional Practice, presented in partnership with Salus University

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1.  The need to improve access to affordable health care, according to Donohue, Dubno and Beck (2010) is all about: Selling more hearing aids. Being able to conduct more hearing tests. Increasing the number of patient visits. None of the above

2.  The Life Course Model recognizes: That the earlier years of a person's life become “embedded” into emerging biological systems and alters a person's health trajectory. That there are critical timing decisions throughout the lifespan. That a life course perspective can influence how we understand and approach hearing health All of the above

3.  Over a 10-year period, individuals with untreated hearing loss incurred an average of over ______ in additional healthcare costs compared to similar adults with normal hearing. $2,000 $22,000 $220,000 $2,200,000

4.  _________ was one of professions highlighted because they are a leading example of how integrative approaches in practice can be used to improve overall health. Physiotherapy Optometry Massage therapy Dentistry

5.  Which of the following research topics relating hearing loss in older adults most caught the attention of policy makers and public health advocates? The prevalence of balance and falls. Tinnitus treatment. The link between hearing loss and cognitive decline Loss of employment

6.  A major barrier to accessing hearing health care services is: Low audiologist-to-population ratios nationwide. Inadequately trained audiologists. Lack of information available to the public. Inadequate marketing.

7.  As it relates to hearing loss, a country’s human capital can be defined as: The amount of health insurance coverage a person has. The amount of health insurance coverage a person has for hearing aids. The level of savings a person with hearing loss has. The level of education and health in a population, because its important for economic growth.

8.  Education training programs for future audiologists should: stick with the traditional curriculum. Offer courses in public health as well as alternative forms of assistive technology. Shut down because there won’t be a need. Eliminate hearing aid classes from their curriculum.

9.  Including allied professionals who are not audiologists or dispensers in the provision of hearing health care services to seniors: Has never been done before. Didn’t work well with newborn hearing screening programs. Is uncharted territory for older adults who need hearing aids. Should be straightforward and in place by 2020.

10.  Audiologists might _______ once over the counter amplification devices become available. No longer be needed for older adults. Grow their practice. Not be able reach as many patients. Not be able to run a profitable practice.