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CI2020 Online - Session 2

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1.  Dr. Geers concluded that after controlling for cochlear implant experience, better speech production is associated with: better access to sound at the youngest age possible no access to sound until age 3 later age of amplification younger age at onset of hearing loss

2.  Dr. Gagnon concludes that wear time goals for pediatric cochlear implant users should be set to a minimum of 80% Hearing Hour Percentage (HHP) with the ultimate goal of ____ HHP? 50% 85% 90% 100%

3.  Dr. Cejas recommends which of the following strategies to help improve parent self-efficacy and thus maximize children’s language outcomes with cochlear implants? Encourage and praise success Involve support system in consultation Refer when needed All of the above

4.  Which of the following statements is true regarding cochlear implant usage? All adults who could benefit from cochlear implants use them. Cochlear implantation has not been shown to be cost effective. Many adults who could benefit from cochlear implantation do not receive them (low adoption/utilization). Most adult cochlear implant users do NOT experience improvements in speech perception or quality of life.

5.  According to the presentation from Dr. Allison Racey of MED-EL, the benefits of cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss include which of the following? Improved speech perception in noise Increased sense of spatial awareness or “hearing in stereo” Better localization of speech and other environmental sounds All of the above