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Getting On The Right Track: Untangling Complex Pediatric Audiology Cases, in partnership with Phoenix Children's Hospital

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1.  What is the goal of the cross-check principle?
  1. To bill for more services
  2. To prevent misdiagnosis of hearing loss by cross-checking behavioral results with objective results
  3. To use only with adults when there are reliable responses during behavioral testing
  4. To be able to rely on electrophysiological results and bypass behavioral testing which is more variable
2.  Which statement BEST describes best practice in pediatric amplification?
  1. One good hearing test is enough to fit hearing aids
  2. Real Ear Measures tell you everything you need to know
  3. Multiple types of measures (objective, behavioral, and functional) provide the most complete picture
  4. Parent report is more important than clinical testing
3.  What were the main concerns with Ella's hearing aids that were contributing to her poor performance?
  1. Outdated audiogram in the programming software and feedback test limiting the gain
  2. Datalogging showing poor use of the hearing aids
  3. Poor fitting earmolds
  4. Unilateral hearing aid use only reported by caregiver
4.  Common barriers to pediatric hearing aid adherence include:
  1. Device discomfort or visibility
  2. Noise aversion
  3. Parental knowledge gaps
  4. All of the above are barriers to pediatric hearing aid adherence
5.  What word recognition and/or SII score would precipitate a referral for a CI evaluation?
  1. Word recognition and/or SII score of 50 or below
  2. Word recognition and/or SII score of 70 or below
  3. Word recognition and/or SII score of 80 or below
  4. Word recognition and/or SII score of 90 or below