Exam Preview for 40305: Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: Lessons for

Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: Lessons for Collaboration, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

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1. The median age in adults for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence is? 30 40 50 60
2. Only __% of children fulfilled the adult criteria of a superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome. 10% 20% 3% 40%
3. According to one study, the use of VEMPs and VNG in detecting SSCD in children: Has limited evidence to support their usefulness Are as sensitive at detecting SSCD for children as for adults Indicates that the majority of children will have abnormal VNGs and VEMPs Were 100% effective in detecting SSCD
4. Which of the following is true of interprofessional collaboration for children with SSCD? Can be helpful but not required Is not necessary, due to the very low incidence Is always necessary to ensure comprehensive care A child with SSCD should only be managed by an audiologist
5. Which of the following audiometric findings is most commonly expected in a pediatric patient with Superior Canal Dehiscence (SCD)? Normal hearing sensitivity with no air-bone gap Conductive hearing loss with an air-bone gap despite normal middle ear function Sensorineural hearing loss in the high frequencies only Mixed hearing loss with a flat tympanogram