Exam Preview for 40832: 20Q: Emerging Research

20Q: Emerging Research - Normal Audiograms, Real-World Struggles, and Innovative Interventions

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1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the modified version of the Tinnitus and Hearing Survey–Hearing Subscale (THS-H) on the 40-point scale? To assess tinnitus severity and pitch matching To diagnose auditory processing disorder in pediatric patients To identify self-reported hearing difficulties in individuals To measure cognitive effort during speech perception in noise
2. What benefit has been observed in fitting low-gain hearing aids (LGHAs) for individuals with normal hearing thresholds and high THS-H scores? Improved word recognition in quiet scores Increased device rejection Elimination of tinnitus symptoms within 30 days Improved global benefit and high user satisfaction
3. Based on the systematic review comparing auditory and cognitive abilities, what significant relationships were found to auditory temporal order tasks? Working memory Fluid Intelligence Global cognitive measures All of the above
4. Based on the systematic review predicting hearing aids satisfaction, what measure(s) were concluded as significantly related to satisfaction? Speech in noise measures Duration pattern tests Frequency pattern tests All of the above
5. What notable finding was revealed about the benefit of hearing aids for those with normal hearing thresholds and high THS-H scores? Improved speech in quiet performance It is comparable to that of those with hearing loss Improved work/life balance Reduced anxiety