Exam Preview for 35413: Single-Sided Deafness (SSD): Application of

Single-Sided Deafness (SSD): Application of CROS, Bone Anchored Implants, and Cochlear Implants

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1. What are the common causes of single-sided deafness (SSD)? Sudden, idiopathic Autoimmune disorder Meniere’s Disease All of the above
2. What is clinically recommended as a hearing intervention for treating SSD? Contralateral routing of signal (CROS) systems Bone anchored implants Cochlear Implants All of the above
3. What is true of binaural hearing abilities? A listener must have access to interaural time and level differences A listener must have two normal-hearing ears A listener with hearing loss cannot develop binaural hearing abilities None of the above
4. What are some real-world consequences of SSD? Poorer speech recognition in noise Increased listening effort and fatigue Poor horizontal plane localization All of the above
5. What is true of bone anchored implants for SSD? Potential for greater benefit for speech in noise as compared to CROS systems Quality of life comparable to individuals with normal hearing in both ears Normal localization abilities as compared to untreated SSD All of the above
6. What are the potential perceptual benefits of cochlear implantation for SSD? Potential for binaural hearing (access to interaural level difference cues) Tinnitus suppression Improved speech recognition in noise All of the above
7. What are considered pros of using bone anchored implants for SSD? Applicable for individuals with long durations of deafness Applicable for individuals with auditory nerve resection Less invasive than cochlear implantation All of the above
8. What are the potential perceptual benefits of bone anchored implants for SSD? Improved speech recognition in noise Improved listening effort Faster reaction time for speech understanding All of the above
9. Which variables are associated with best outcomes following cochlear implantation for individuals with SSD? Short durations of deafness Poor spatial hearing abilities Considerable tinnitus All of the above
10. Which variable is associated with best outcomes following bone anchored implantation for individuals with SSD? Fear of surgery Debilitating tinnitus Long duration of deafness All of the above