Rehab/Hab Overview
TRUE/FALSE Both SLPs and Audiologists have to provide culturally and linguistically competent aural rehab
TRUE
To ensure comfort, earmolds are generally made out of which material?
acrylic, vinyl or silicone
silicone
Which one is true about factors that affect CI performance?
The earlier the onset of hearing loss, the better
The later the age of implantation, the better
The longer the duration of deafness, the better
The more residual hearing prior to implantation, the better
The more residual hearing prior to implantation, the better
The goal for classrooms for all children, especially those with hearing loss is _____ dB SNR
15
What is a non-auditory technology option for someone needing to wake up independently in the morning?
light, fan, bedshaker, etc.
Providing a child with a means to develop a mode of communication is the goal for aural rehab or aural habilitation?
aural habilitation
Which part of the hearing aid fitting is determining that the patient is perceiving benefit from the hearing aids?
Verification, Validation or orientation
validation
What is one way that cochlear implants function differently than hearing aids?
CI bypasses the damaged hair cells OR CI provide electrical simulation to the nerve fibers
Echoes from sounds bouncing off hard surfaces that cause speech to smear is called ______
reverberation
Which need an earmold impression?
-CIC
-BTE
-earmold for BTE
-RTI
CIC and earmold for BTE
In addition to client perspectives, what are the other 3 parts of EBP?
clinician expertise, external evidence, internal evidence (data)
What is the lowest level of electrical current that is needed to stimulate the nerve fibers at the location of the electrode?
Threshold, T-level, M-level or E-level
T-level
A child is expected to accept the implant at around _____ post implantation
1 month
Which configuration is the best/only choice for children with hearing aids or CIs in the classroom?
personal
Over ___ million suffer from hearing loss worldwide
700
What are two parts of aural rehab that an audiologist can do that an SLP cannot do?
hearing testing
hearing aids
CI mapping
Vestibular rehabTinnitus Mgt
other tech
What are newer features of hearing aids?
rechargeable batteries, 2-way audio via smart phone, biometric sensors, tinnitus masking, waterproof
Is this child a good candidate for a Cochlear Implant based on the recommended criteria? Why or Why not?
3 year old with binaural severe hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. She has tried hearing aids for over a year without much benefit. Her parents are eager to see if a CI will work for their child. She is already enrolled in special services through the school system. No other medical concerns.
No because her hearing loss is due to a dysfunction with the auditory nerve
According to ADA, does your dentist office who has 20 employees need to provide an interpreter for a patient who only uses ASL?
According to ADA, does your dentist office, who has 20 employees, need to provide an interpreter for an employee who only uses ASL ?
YES
NO or not likely due to an undue hardship
CROS or BAHA
What are the two big differences between rehabilitation and habilitation?
Aural rehabilitation is for children and adults who lost their hearing after language was developed
Aural habilitation is for children who lost their hearing prior to the development of language
What are three of the four benefits of binaural versus monaural fittings of hearing aids?
elimination of head shadow
loudness summation
binaural squelch
localization
safety
The microphone converts the acoustic signal into the electrical signal, which is then processed by the speech processor. This processed signal is sent to the transmitter, which is held in place by a magnet. The transmitter sends the signal through the skin to the internal receiver, which passes the signal to the electrode array. The electrodes stimulate the nerve fibers in the cochlea.
Which configuration and mode of transmission is described here:
The teacher wears the microphone and transmitter/emitter. The signal is transmitted via light waves to a receiver/diode in the ceiling which connects to four speakers around the room. The child sits towards the front of the classroom.
configuration: soundfield
mode of transmission: infrared
Which hearable technology is for people with hearing loss without a prescription?
hearing aids with hearable technology
PSAPS
OTC hearing aids
earbuds/headphones
OTC hearing aids