10 Questions
What are the criteria for recommending a specific type of hearing aid?
The person's home and work activities, physical limitations and medical condition, and personal preference.
What is the goal of amplification in hearing aids?
Make speech audible, without distortion or discomfort.
What are the two general types of microphones used in hearing aids?
Directional and omnidirectional
What does the abbreviation 'ADM' stand for in relation to microphones in hearing aids?
Automatic Directional Microphones
What is the formula for calculating the gain provided by an amplifier in hearing aids?
Gain = Output – Input
What is the gain if the input signal is 60 dB SPL and the output is 90 dB SPL?
30 dB
What is the main focus of Contemporary HAO?
Focusing more on the psychosocial aspects of living with hearing loss, collaborative problem-solving & on the use of facilitative / repair strategies to overcome communication difficulties
Who can benefit from Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)?
Those with mild to moderate hearing level and have chronic middle ear conditions, outer ear problems, congenital defects of the ear, and single sided deafness. Also approved for children over the age of 5.
What is the main function of a Cochlear Implant?
To pick up sound from the environment, process the sounds, and convert them into electric pulses to stimulate the auditory nerves.
What are the exclusion criteria for Middle Ear Implant (MEI)?
Individuals with chronic external ear and/or middle ear infections, progressive hearing loss, and those who are not medically fit for surgery.
This quiz covers the different hearing technologies, candidacy issues according to individual needs, and troubleshooting simple hearing aid problems. It also discusses the need for different types of hearing aid styles and the factors that influence the recommendation of a specific type of hearing aid for individuals.
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