ABA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the primary use of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)? → Test cochlear function
2. What is the importance of continuing education for ABA professionals in Preventive Maintenance Procedures? → Maintaining current knowledge and adapting to industry changes
3. Which speech recognition score threshold is commonly used as part of adult CI candidacy evaluation? → Less than 60% on aided CNC word recognition
4. In cochlear implant programming, what does 'T-level' (threshold level) refer to? → The minimum level of electrical stimulation that produces a just-audible percept
5. What is the hierarchy of controls in ABA risk management? → Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, then PPE
6. What is the role of early intervention in hearing loss? → To enhance developmental outcomes
7. What is the treatment of choice for posterior canal BPPV? → Epley canalith repositioning maneuver
8. Which structure in the cochlea is the target for cochlear implant electrode array insertion? → Scala tympani
9. What is a needs assessment in ABA Preventive Maintenance Procedures practice? → Identifying gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes
10. Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) typically presents with which audiometric finding? → Low-frequency conductive hearing loss with normal or supra-normal bone conduction
11. What is peer review in ABA Preventive Maintenance Procedures? → Quality evaluation by qualified colleagues for improvement
12. Why is case history important in audiologic assessment? → To guide diagnosis and testing
13. What is the function of an audiogram? → It graphs hearing thresholds
14. During the cochlear implant evaluation process, which professional is typically responsible for device programming (mapping)? → Audiologist certified in CI programming
15. What is a needs assessment in ABA Engine Performance & Tuning practice? → Identifying gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes
16. What is the significance of bone conduction testing? → To determine type of hearing loss
17. How does professional liability insurance protect ABA practitioners? → Covering financial losses from claims of negligence or errors
18. Which skill is crucial for counseling parents? → Empathy and communication
19. Which feature helps reduce background noise in hearing aids? → Directional microphone
20. Which engineering control is the most preferred approach in the hierarchy of noise controls? → Substitution of a quieter process or equipment
21. What is the first step in ABA risk assessment? → Identifying potential hazards and threats
22. What is backup and disaster recovery for in ABA technology? → Ensuring data restoration and operations resumption after failures
23. Which test is considered the gold standard for evaluating semicircular canal function in vestibular assessment? → Caloric irrigation testing
24. What is the function of a telecoil in hearing aids? → Connect to induction loop systems
25. What is change management in ABA technology? → A structured process for evaluating and implementing changes safely
26. What is an SLA in ABA technology? → A formal agreement defining expected service performance standards
27. Ocular VEMP (oVEMP) primarily assesses which vestibular end organ and nerve pathway? → Utricle via superior vestibular nerve
28. What role do standard operating procedures play in ABA Engine Performance & Tuning? → Ensuring consistency and quality through documented instructions
29. How do regulations differ from standards in ABA practice? → Regulations are legally binding; standards are typically voluntary
30. What is behavioral audiometry used for? → To observe hearing responses