Exam Preview for 38354: Telecoils and Hearing Loops: Important to C

Telecoils and Hearing Loops: Important to Client Satisfaction

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1. T Coils are oriented in hearing instruments with which of the following orientation? Vertically Horizontally Diagonally All of the above
2. The ANSI SPLIV test requires the instrument is oriented: Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation Diagonal orientation None of the above
3. The best T Coil orientation for use on the telephone is a: Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation Diagonal orientation None of the above
4. An in-office validation of a hearing loop is: Loop the waiting area and integrate the TV audio into the loop. Use a counter hearing loop for conversations that take place at the reception desk. Use a chair pad hearing loop in the fitting room. All of the above
5. Every T Coil should be verified: In a test box so that gain and frequency response can be measured. Only if the manufacturer does not provide a spec sheet. If a consumer reports that the T Coil is not working. If the auto T Coil program does not automatically detect a hearing loop.
6. The MT program allows users to: Hear monaurally via the T Coil. Hear via the T Coil only. Hear via the microphone and T Coil simultaneously. None of the above
7. Users may find an MT program helpful in the following situations While attending a play in a looped venue. While using the telephone. While communicating with a bank teller at a looped transaction window. All of the above
8. When is the best time to verify the telecoil performance of the telecoil in a test-box? Verification is not needed if you use real-ear measures of the microphone. Following verification of the hearing instrument with real-ear measures. Before the instruments are programmed for final use. Following the first fit of the hearing aid.
9. What are some tips to determine if the T-coil setting right for your client? Check telecoil setting in your calibrated waiting room loop. Install a floormat in reception area. Refer clients to a local looped venue (or an ALS with neckloops). Refer clients to a local HLAA chapter. All of the above.
10. Which of the following is not a telecoil validation measure? Have your client listen via the telecoil to a loop signal from TV or radio in a professionally installed hearing loop in your waiting room Refer your client to a local House of Worship that offers a professionally installed hearing loop. Set your client's instrument to telecoil and use a handheld amplifier (like a Pocketalker) with a neckloop connected to an extension cord Call your client on a landline phone and practice positioning the telephone handset near the instrument while the instrument is set to Microphone.