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20Q: Adopting Tinnitus Stepped-Care as Standard Practice

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1.  According to the article, what type of tinnitus would be considered a medical condition?
  1. Transient ear noise
  2. Ringing in the ears following a loud noise exposure that resolved after 12 hours
  3. Temporary ear noise
  4. Sound in the ears and/or head that lasts at least 5 minutes and occurs at least weekly
2.  A sudden tone in one ear that lasts about 30 seconds, resolves, and does not return is considered to be which of the following?
  1. Subjective tinnitus
  2. Objective tinnitus
  3. Transient ear noise
  4. Constant tinnitus
3.  According to the article, what general statement can be made regarding the provision of tinnitus clinical services by audiologists?
  1. Tinnitus assessment and treatment vary greatly between audiologists due to inconsistent training and a lack of professional requirements for AuD programs.
  2. The provision of tinnitus clinical services by audiologists is not in the scope of practice for audiology in most U.S. states.
  3. ASHA and AAA offer accredited tinnitus training programs but they have not been adopted by most professionals.
  4. Audiologists are trained, tested, and certified in tinnitus evidenced-based care as a standard part of all AuD programs.
4.  In the Tinnitus Stepped-Care framework, what is goal of Step 2 Audiology Services?
  1. To educate patients about their tinnitus, how & why it can be bothersome, and what can be done about it
  2. To educate other healthcare providers on tinnitus referrals
  3. To determine if any further services are needed
  4. To make available a research-based method of tinnitus treatment
5.  In the Tinnitus Stepped-Care framework, what is the primary purpose of Step 3 Tinnitus Education?
  1. To conduct a comprehensive psychological assessment
  2. To provide the patient with essential information to make an informed decision about receiving tinnitus-specific treatment
  3. To dispense hearing aids to all patients with tinnitus
  4. To refer patients to emergency care