Exam Preview for 38640: Path to Ponto: Modern Surgery and Counselin

Path to Ponto: Modern Surgery and Counseling Techniques

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1. Does a Ponto BHX System have the smallest MRI artifact when compared to other implantable hearing devices? No, the Ponto BHX system has the largest artifact footprint on an MRI Yes, the Ponto BHX system has the smallest amount of MRI artifact when comparing both percutaneous and transcutaneous implant systems Yes, the Ponto BHX system has the smallest amount of MRI artifact when compared to other percutaneous devices but not when comparing to transcutaneous implants No, the Ponto BHX system has the same artifact footprint on an MRI as other implantable hearing devices
2. How long is the average minimally invasive surgery, excluding anesthesia time? 45 minutes Less than 10 minutes Approximately 1 hour Approximately 3 hours
3. What is the fitting range for the Ponto 5 Super Power? Hearing losses with air conductions thresholds of up to 65 dB HL Hearing losses with bone conduction thresholds of up to 65 dB HL Hearing loss with air conduction thresholds of up to 45 dB HL Hearing loss with air conduction thresholds of up to 45 dB HL
4. How much does sound transmission improve when using a processor on an abutment rather than a softband? Approximately 20 dB Approximately 5 dB Approximately 15 dB Approximately 10 dB
5. When determining candidacy, should you ONLY consider bone conduction scores? No, it is very important to consider the whole patient (i.e., will they need frequent MRIs, history of cholesteatomas, status of the mastoid bone, speech understanding) Yes, the bone conduction thresholds alone should be used to determine candidacy No, air conduction thresholds are used when determining if a BAHS device is appropriate for a patient No, speech perception testing is the only parameter used to determine candidacy