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Research QuickTakes Volume 6: Hearing Aid Fitting Toolbox FAQs on Pre-Fitting, Verification, and Validation

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1.  What would be considered a “passing score" on the NU-6 Test? Reminder, the “ordered by difficulty” NU-6 test can be used for screening for “normal” word recognition. Only missing 1 word of the first 10 Only missing 3 words of the first 15 Only missing 5 words of the first 25 Only missing 8 words of the entire 50-word list.

2.  What is the recommended presentation level for the QuickSIN test under earphones? SRT +30 dB SRT +40 dB MCL 70 dB HL

3.  When earphone LDLs are done correctly, using loudness anchors and special instructions, what is the expected the test-retest reliability? 2.5 dB 5 dB 7.5 dB 10 dB

4.  What self-assessment inventory is considered to have the best patient relevancy? HHIE/A APHAB COSI IOI-HA

5.  Charts exist showing the SII expected outcomes for adults for different levels of hearing loss when fitted to the DSL algorithm. What are the NAL desired SIIs compared to the DSL chart? The NAL desired SIIs would be considerably larger The NAL desired SIIs would be somewhat larger The NAL desired SIIs would be about the same The NAL desired SIIs would be considerably smaller