Exam Preview for 41352: Why Aural Rehabilitation Matters: Elevating

Why Aural Rehabilitation Matters: Elevating Patient Outcomes Through Comprehensive Care

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1. Which consequence is associated with untreated hearing loss in older adults? Increased fall risk Enhanced social engagement Reduced hospital admissions Improved memory recall
2. In a study comparing hearing aids alone to hearing aids plus aural rehab, which result shows meaningful improvement with the combined approach? QuickSIN improvement of about 2–3 dB Pure-tone thresholds improving by 10 dB Tympanometry normalization Ear-canal volume reduction
3. Which statement best summarizes the impact of adding aural rehab to the treatment plan with hearing aids? It reduces hearing aid returns and improves speech-in-noise performance compared to hearing aids alone. It eliminates the need for hearing aids. It requires extra in office visits for patients. It replaces the need for device programming.
4. Which counseling approach most effectively positions aural rehab as part of comprehensive care? “Try this only if you feel motivated.” “Aural rehab is a critical part of your plan — do 15 minutes per day for at least 30 days.” “We’ll discuss it at your six-month follow-up.” “Let’s focus on hearing device technology rather than communication strategies.”
5. To strengthen patient commitment to aural rehab, which two actions should an audiologist take? Provide a daily training schedule and offer ongoing encouragement/nudges. Avoid structured plans so patients can self-pace and talk about training only if patients ask. Emphasize device features and omit treatment steps. Skip follow-ups and avoid discussion of costs.