Exam Preview for 36259: Expanding Adult Cochlear Implant Access and

Expanding Adult Cochlear Implant Access and Outcomes presented in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Topics that are likely to be part of the 2021 public policy line-up affecting cochlear implants and related hearing health issues include: Telehealth for hearing care Medicare candidacy for cochlear implants Early intervention decision-making for children with hearing loss All of the above
2. Since Medicaid rules are determined by each state, one’s ability to bring about change is: Highly limited for adult coverage for cochlear implants Limited to the regulatory review process Specific to the state’s legislative and regulatory process Limited entirely to the individuals who will be affected by the advocacy efforts
3. What are the common barriers for Veterans in receiving cochlear implant care? Finances Distance from a VA center providing cochlear implant services Lack of education about candidacy B and C
4. How should a clinician structure their interaction with an interpreter? Speak in short sentences Keep key points to 3 or fewer Ask one question at a time All the above
5. Which element of music is the most challenging to deliver through a cochlear implant? Timbre Rhythm Pitch Dynamics