Ear Procedures Quiz

Which of the following is a contraindication for ear procedures?

• Ear pain

• Clear hearing

• Normal ear wax levels

• No discharge

What should you do if there is a problem with one ear during REMs?

• Stop the procedure entirely

• Carry out REMs on the other ear

• Ignore the problem

• Use the same measurements for both ears

What is recommended if there is a bilateral symmetrical loss?

• Use different measurements for each ear

• Adjust both HAs using REM measurements for one ear

• Do not adjust the HAs

• Only adjust one HA

What is the first step in setting up a new hearing aid according to the document?

• Perform REMs

• Connect HAs to the software

• Speak to the manufacturer

• Set the adaptation level to maximum

What should you do if the software has an option for adaptation level?

• Set it to the minimum step

• Ignore it

• Set it to the maximum step

• Consult the patient

Why is it important to speak to the manufacturer before performing REMs?

• To get a discount

• To ensure the hearing aid is charged

• To get recommendations for the initial prescription target

• To confirm the warranty

What is the first step in setting up a current hearing aid according to the document?

• Reset the hearing aid to first fit

• Connect the hearing aid to the software

• Start REMs immediately

• Adjust the hearing aid manually

Why should you not reset the hearing aid to first fit after a hearing test?

• It will damage the hearing aid

• It is unnecessary and time-consuming

• It helps to get a picture of what the patient has been listening to

• It will make the hearing aid too loud

What can you advise patients to expect after making adjustments to their hearing aid?

• The hearing aid will be quieter

• The hearing aid will need to be reset

• Things might be sharper until the brain adjusts

• The hearing aid will stop working temporarily

What is the purpose of calibrating the probe tube?

• To enhance the sound quality of the loudspeaker

• To remove the acoustic effects of the probe tube from the measurements

• To increase the volume of the microphone

• To change the frequency of the loudspeaker