Introduction to Audiology Today 1st Edition By Hall - Test Bank

Introduction to Audiology Today 1st Edition By Hall – Test Bank

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Chapter 4

Fill in the Blank

1. Prevention of medical ___________ is a serious concern in healthcare.
2. The abbreviation PHI refers to ____________________________.
3. The abbreviation HIPAA refers to _______________________.
4. The main reason the patient presents for hearing testing is called __________.
5. Otoscopy is defined as _________________________________________.
6. An earphone for the right ear is colored-coded ______________, and the left earphone is color-coded _______________.
7. A purpose of masking is to prevent _________________ hearing and to obtain _______ information.
8. Always writing the patient’s name on each clinic document before hearing testing begins is an example of good clinical ___________.

True or False

9. A patient history should be taken after hearing testing is complete.
10. Hearing testing is not possible for children under the age of 3 years.
11. Before a hearing assessment is conducted in a hospital facility, a patient or his or her legal guardian must provide written consent.
12. Calibration of hearing test equipment is optional.

Multiple Choice

13. Which of the following is a factor in behavioral hearing assessment?
    1. Age in young children
    2. State of arousal
    3. Cognitive function and language status
    4. All of the above
14. Which of the following is NOT a typical response mode for a cooperative adult patient?
    1. Lifting a finger
    2. Raising a hand
    3. A head turn response
    4. Pushing a response button

Short Answer

15. Describe briefly what is meant by the term “patient rights”
16. What are some examples of universal precautions for patient safety?
17. How can medical errors be prevented in audiology?
18. List two risks to patient safety in an audiology clinic.
19. List four different types of transducers used in hearing testing.
20. What type of transducer offers the most and the least attenuation of ambient noise during hearing testing?
21. What types of noise are used to mask the non-test ear?
22. What is the best setting for hearing testing?
23. Why is calibration of hearing test equipment important?
24. Cite four factors that can influence behavioral hearing test results.
25. Describe the difference between chronological age and developmental age in a child.
26. List three ways an adult patient might response to sound.