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Optimizing Bimodal Fitting: New Advantages for MED-EL Bimodal Cochlear Implant Recipients

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1.  Evidence shows that the biggest benefit to using a hearing aid in the contralateral ear is: Improved hearing in noise Feeling balanced Localization Talking on the phone

2.  What three components of sound need to be considered when optimally fitting bimodal recipients? Frequency, Pitch and Timing Timing, Frequency and Intensity Intensity, Volume and Timing Lateralization, Loudness and Pitch

3.  Typical hearing aid processing delays average ______ms. 2 4 7 15

4.  Hearing Aid processing delays are _____________ than cochlear implants or normal hearing. Faster About the same as Slower None of the above

5.  Which component of sound is related to ILD (Interaual Level Difference)? Timing Frequency Loudness None of the above