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When to Refer Adults for Cochlear Implant Evaluation

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1.  At this time, what percentage of adults who qualify for a cochlear implant actually receive a cochlear implant? 10% 50% 75% 90%

2.  Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to cochlear implantation? Low-frequency mild-to-moderate hearing loss Lack of a cochlea Single-sided deafness Age over 85 years

3.  How is adult CI candidacy primarily determined during a CI evaluation for insurance purposes? Unaided threshold testing Aided sentence recognition testing Unaided word recognition testing Quality of life questionnaires

4.  Which type of adult CI user would benefit from electroacoustic stimulation? Adults with single-sided deafness Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in low frequencies Adults under age 65 Adults with retrocochlear involvement

5.  Which types of CI users would the 60/60 criteria NOT apply to?` Adults with single-sided deafness Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in low frequencies Adults over age 85 Adults under age 65