Exam Preview for 36548: Hearing with Two Ears: New Advantages for t

Hearing with Two Ears: New Advantages for the Bimodal (HA + CI) patient with MED-EL

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is NOT one advantage if binaural hearing? Localization Reduced listening effort Talking on the phone Improved hearing in noise
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. Cochlear implant processing delays are _____________ than hearing aids. The same as Faster Slower None of the above
4. Unlike other cochlear implant manufacturers, MED-EL cochlear implants have a compression ratio much like hearing aids, which is: 3:1 1:1 12:1 None of the above
5. Which component of sound is related to ILD (Interaual Level Difference)? Timing Volume Frequency None of the above