Exam Preview for 40163: Enhancing Person-Centered Care Through the

Enhancing Person-Centered Care Through the Use of Technology, presented in partnership with the National Acoustic Laboratories

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1. Why is Auracast broadcast technology not affected by electromagnetic interference to the same degree as telecoil systems? It uses better antennas It uses stronger signals It is digital rather than analog The user will be closer to the transmitter
2. How does Auracast provide better sound quality compared other broadcast and previous streaming technologies? It uses the LC3 codec that provides better quality signals even when signal strength/bandwidth is limited It's more power efficient so it can use the same amount of power to transmit a better quality signal It uses the SBC codec that uses more power but provides better quality signals It sends the signal over multiple channels so that more of the original signal arrives at the hearing device
3. What factor was identified as a key facilitator for adults with hearing loss to try health apps? Free access to apps Recommendations from health professionals High smartphone usage Positive online reviews
4. Which barrier did hearing care professionals identify when recommending health apps to clients? Overwhelming client disinterest Lack of apps appropriate for people with hearing loss Insufficient training and resources Clinician digital literacy
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the Six A's in the new NAL COSI framework? Aware Assess Agree Analyze
6. Which of the following statements best describes the "Six A's" framework introduced in the new COSI procedure? It focuses on analyzing client feedback only It emphasizes the active participation of clients in goal setting and tracking progress It removes clinician input from the goal-setting process It limits clients to a set number of pre-determined goals