Exam Preview for 39647: CI Considerations in Single Sided Deafness,

CI Considerations in Single Sided Deafness, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is CI candidacy for adults with SSD is based on? Presence of tinnitus Sentence score in noise Degree of hearing loss and word score None of the above
2. The largest improvement in performance in noise (compared to pre-operative performance) is noted when presenting: Speech to the front and noise to the normal hearing ear Speech to the front and noise to the front Speech to the front and noise to the poorer ear Speech to the front and noise to the back
3. Best clinical practice would include assessing word performance post-activation by masking the good ear and presenting which of the recorded words to the implanted ear? PBKs NU6s WIPIs CNCs
4. Which of the following questionnaires might be helpful in assessing post-activation improvement with a CI for an adult with SSD? Tinnitus Questionnaire and SSQ-12 COSI Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test None of the above
5. Which of the following difficulties are often reported among adults with SSD? Localization of sound Spatial awareness Difficulty understanding speech in noise All of the above
6. Which of the following should be referred for a cochlear implant evaluation? A 3-month-old with congenital SSD A 14-year-old with sudden onset SSD 6-months ago A 14-year-old with congenital SSD All of the above
7. What has research shown children with SSD are better able to do, after receiving a CI? Localize Achieve age-appropriate spoken language Focus in the classroom All of the above
8. What is single ear word recognition associated with? Quality of life Localization Speech recognition in noise No other auditory measures
9. At what age does FDA approval for CI in children with SSD start? 9 months 5 years 10 years CI in SSD is not FDA approved for children
10. How should decisions for recommending referral and/or cochlear implantation be made? After confirming insurance coverage For any child with SSD Based on the child’s (potential) candidacy After they have completed a 3-month hearing aid trial