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Why is calibration necessary according to the text?
Why is calibration necessary according to the text?
- To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers
- To minimize paperwork requirements
- To save money on equipment maintenance
- To comply with audiometric equipment regulations (correct)
When might calibration be required?
When might calibration be required?
- Every month regardless of usage
- Never, as it is an unnecessary process
- After moving the instrument to a new location (correct)
- Only when the manufacturer recommends it
What does it mean when a standard is reaffirmed, as mentioned in the text?
What does it mean when a standard is reaffirmed, as mentioned in the text?
- The standard is no longer valid
- The standard remains unchanged from the previous version (correct)
- The standard was created in that year
- The standard was updated in that year
How often are standards reviewed according to the text?
How often are standards reviewed according to the text?
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What does OSHA primarily aim to do, as per the text?
What does OSHA primarily aim to do, as per the text?
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When should an audiometer be calibrated according to ASHA and OSHA?
When should an audiometer be calibrated according to ASHA and OSHA?
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What is the purpose of a biologic check in audiometry calibration?
What is the purpose of a biologic check in audiometry calibration?
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Which of the following is NOT part of equipment that should be calibrated in audiology practice?
Which of the following is NOT part of equipment that should be calibrated in audiology practice?
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When should an immediate calibration check be considered in audiology practice?
When should an immediate calibration check be considered in audiology practice?
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What should technicians focus on during a biologic check of an audiometer?
What should technicians focus on during a biologic check of an audiometer?
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