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Development of a Pediatric Balance Center: A Multidisciplinary Approach, presented in partnership with Seminars in Hearing

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1.  What discipline refers the most patients for pediatric balance function testing? Nursing Neurology Rehabilitative Medicine Otolaryngology

2.  According to the literature, what percent of children with sensorineural hearing loss have co-existing balance dysfunction? 0%-10% 0%-25% 30%-70% 90%-100%

3.  What is one of the most important considerations when designing the evaluation space for a pediatric balance center? Having a swimming pool nearby. Making sure there is enough room to accommodate multiple family members in the testing room. Making sure there is room for a playhouse in the testing room. Making sure the room is sound-proofed.

4.  Which of the following professionals is NOT considered a key member of the multidisciplinary pediatric balance team? Audiologists Physical Therapists Athletic trainer Otolaryngologist

5.  Which is an important advantage of having a physical therapist (PT) trained in vestibular rehabilitation on the team? PTs can determine if motor function, musculoskeletal problems, or their vestibular systems are the primary cause for balance dysfunction. PTs carryout whatever therapy recommendations the audiologists suggest. PTs don’t require much space to perform their evaluations. PTs can prescribe medications to aid in vestibular system recovery.

6.  Which of the following groups does NOT need to be educated about the needs and benefits of referring pediatric patients for vestibular evaluation? Physicians Administrators Pharmacists Deaf educators

7.  Which of the following is an important role of the physician on the team? The physician can make additional referrals for the patient to other specialists based on the professional opinions of the team. The physician performs all of the testing himself. The physician establishes an at home therapy program for the patient. The physician does not need to attend team meetings.

8.  According to the literature, children with balance dysfunction may display all of the following EXCEPT: Gross motor delays Delays in reading An over abundance of confidence and self-esteem. Delays in cognitive development.

9.  For multidisciplinary team meetings to be successfully carried out, all of the following are suggested EXCEPT: All team members should agree on a regular time, day, method and frequency of meetings. One team member should lead the meeting, providing an agenda and list of patients to be discussed prior to the meeting. The team leader should be responsible for contacting the family with any changes to treatment or recommendations based on the outcome of the team meeting. None of the above. All are suggested.

10.  The role of the audiologists on the multidisciplinary team include which of the following? Diagnostic evaluation of the patient. Management of the patient through the multidisciplinary process. Leading team meetings. All of the above