Exam Preview for 34437: Understanding Cochlear Implant Surgery, in

Understanding Cochlear Implant Surgery, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. With regard to age the following is true? The advance elderly should not be considered for CI. It is reasonable to wait to implant a child until a child can make the decision. Implantee age is not a major consideration. Children cannot be implanted younger than 12 months of age.
2. The only absolute contraindication to cochlear implant surgery is: Congenital absence of the cochlea. Lack of an auditory nerve on the MRI. Cochlear duct Neoossification. Prior ear surgery.
3. In the US there are ___ FDA approved CI manufacturers. 1 2 3 4
4. Cochlear implant electrodes can be placed in the cochlea via all of the following routes except: Transmastoid Transsphenoidal Transcanal Middle Fossa Craniotomy
5. The internal component of the Cochlear implant device contains all the following components except: Ground electrode Magnet Receiver/stimulator package Sound processor
6. Post operatively, most patients can expect the following: Severe dizziness. Drainage from the incision. Mild post operative pain. Multiple days in the hospital.
7. One of the benefits of cochlear implant surgery is: Improved perception of speech. Listening to music again. Curing dementia. Not having to wear any device on the outside.
8. Following surgery, speech clarity: Improves immediately. Will be clear at activation. Takes 3-9 months to improve. Will not improve after 1 year of CI use.
9. The battery is housed in which part of the cochlear implant? Internal External sound processor Electrode None of the above.
10. Which of the following is true of cochlear implant surgery? It is considered brain surgery. Is not covered by most insurance plans and not by Medicare. Can be performed at a hospital or an outpatient surgery center. Implant function cannot be accessed at the time of surgery.