Exam Preview for 38011: Grand Rounds: Overcoming Language Barriers

Grand Rounds: Overcoming Language Barriers to Patient Care in a Hospital Setting, presented in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. When considering making a diagnosis of auditory processing disorder on a patient who is a non-native speaker of English, which of the following should be considered? Parent report of observed difficulties Teacher report of observed difficulties The pattern of the patient’s test results All of the above
2. When determining candidacy for an auditory processing evaluation, it is important to consider the patient’s: Native language and language abilities Existing diagnoses Hearing status All of the above
3. When counseling a patient on the limitations of traditional amplification, it is important to consider the patient’s: Audiometric thresholds and word recognition scores Medical clearance from the referring physician Patient and family member(s) readiness/motivation All of the above
4. When counseling a patient on cochlear implant candidacy, it is important to consider the patient’s: Audiometric thresholds, word recognition scores and psycho/social needs Medical clearance from the referring physician Patient and family member(s) readiness/motivation All of the above
5. When orienting a patient on cochlear implant activation and beyond, it is important to consider the patient’s: Native language/dialect Level of education Cultural/religious needs All of the above