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What is the goal of aural rehabilitation?
What is the goal of aural rehabilitation?
- To provide hearing aids
- To eliminate the sense of hearing entirely
- To restore or establish a patient's ability to communicate (correct)
- To perform surgery on the ear
In patient-centered care, what is the focus?
In patient-centered care, what is the focus?
- The doctor's convenience
- The hospital's resources
- The individual person and how their disability impacts their life (correct)
- The availability of medical equipment
According to the WHO-ICF Model, what does 'Body structure' refer to?
According to the WHO-ICF Model, what does 'Body structure' refer to?
- Involvement in life situations
- An anatomical part of the body (correct)
- The physical, social, and attitudinal environment
- A physiological function of the body systems
What does 'Activity' refer to in the context of a health-related condition?
What does 'Activity' refer to in the context of a health-related condition?
What does 'Personal factors' encompass?
What does 'Personal factors' encompass?
Which term describes an effect of an activity limitation that results in the broader scope of the patient's life?
Which term describes an effect of an activity limitation that results in the broader scope of the patient's life?
Who takes the lead in providing treatment for adults in aural rehabilitation settings?
Who takes the lead in providing treatment for adults in aural rehabilitation settings?
What descriptor is used for a hearing loss that is poorer than 90 dB?
What descriptor is used for a hearing loss that is poorer than 90 dB?
When does prelingual hearing loss occur?
When does prelingual hearing loss occur?
Which healthcare professional directs treatment for children (school) in aural rehabilitation?
Which healthcare professional directs treatment for children (school) in aural rehabilitation?
What is the term used for hearing loss that occurs suddenly over a short period of time?
What is the term used for hearing loss that occurs suddenly over a short period of time?
