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What Happens During a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation?

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1.  What is the name of the test battery typically used to evaluate cochlear implant candidacy? CI Test Battery Minimal Auditory Capabilities (MAC) Battery Minimum Speech Test Battery (MSTB) AzBio Sentences

2.  Which of the following tests is specified in FDA indications for patients with Single Sided Deafness? AzBio Sentences Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) Sentences CNC Monosyllabic Words No test is specified

3.  Which of the following is used to preoperatively alert the surgeon to any developmental or structural abnormalities that may be present with the inner ear? Balance Testing CT Scan and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Results of blood testing Otoscopic examination

4.  Which of the following helps ensure that the patient’s aided speech recognition scores (and a potential recommendation for a cochlear implant) have been obtained using the best possible fit of a hearing aid? Functional gain Unaided detection thresholds Real Ear Verification Cognitive screening

5.  Which of the following is important when recommending a patient be seen for a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation? Providing a general overview of what will be involved in the appointment Providing an overview of the FDA indications for each of the available devices Providing a detailed description of the surgery Being able to answer all of their questions with a detailed response