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Subjective Wearer Results with Over-the-Counter, Self-Fitted CIC Hearing Aids

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1.  In what year did the FDA rule introduce the sale of OTC hearing aids in the United States?
  1. 1985
  2. 2019
  3. 2022
  4. 2024
2.  Which of the following is a key difference between a CIC style hearing aid and a BTE style hearing aid?
  1. The CIC always sits deeper in the ear canal than a BTE earmold.
  2. The CIC microphone is placed at the opening of the ear canal.
  3. The BTE microphone is placed at the opening of the ear canal.
  4. The CIC does not use a receiver.
3.  In which of the following outcome measures did a self-fitted CIC-style OTC design hearing aid show benefit over an unaided condition?
  1. SSQ12
  2. SSQ
  3. QuickSIN
  4. ANL
4.  Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids were recently introduced in the United States with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final rule on October 17, ______.
  1. 2020
  2. 2021
  3. 2022
  4. 2023
5.  Which of the following statements most accurately describes the outcome of the study?
  1. OTC hearing aids are not helpful.
  2. CIC style hearing aids are not an appropriate form factor for OTC hearing aids.
  3. Self-fitted OTC hearing aids do not show benefit over not wearing hearing aids.
  4. Wearers reported significant improvements in their hearing abilities using self-fit CIC style OTC hearing aids.
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