Exam Preview for 41484: The Power to Change Lives: Your Role in the

The Power to Change Lives: Your Role in the Cochlear Implant Referral Process

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1. According to research by Terry Zwolan and colleagues at the University of Michigan, what are the audiological criteria for referring a patient for a cochlear implant evaluation (re: PTA/WRS)? 60/60 40/50 50/50 40/40
2. According to a report by Nassiri et al., using a broadened criteria that is common today, the potential cochlear implant candidate population expands to 8.05 million individuals for a utilization rate of what percentage? 2.1% 20% 40% 60%
3. What is one of the key barriers identified to cochlear implant care in the US? Most patients will not qualify Identification and referral for a CI evaluation Lack of surgeons available None of the above
4. What is recommended when counseling patients about prospective candidacy for a cochlear implant? To discuss that your recommendation is for an evaluation, not surgery Provide details about the surgery Not discuss as an option if the patient is over 85 Decide what hospital is best
5. What information is required to refer a patient to Cochlear to receive resources and support for the next steps in the evaluation process? Full audiogram Tymps MRI Patient’s name and contact information