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Question 1

During Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), the recommended age range for the procedure is approximately:

Accepted Answer

6–24 months

Answer

VRA is most effective for children aged approximately 6 to 24 months who can reliably orient to sound and be conditioned with visual reinforcement.

Question 2

Which formula is used to calculate the Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) in pediatric hearing aid fittings?

Accepted Answer

It compares aided audibility to the long-term average speech spectrum

Answer

The SII quantifies what proportion of the long-term average speech spectrum is audible with amplification, guiding pediatric fitting targets.

Question 3

A toddler repeatedly removes their hearing aids. Which family-centered counseling strategy is MOST appropriate initially?

Accepted Answer

Identify barriers and problem-solve with the family

Answer

Exploring the family's specific barriers to consistent use and collaboratively problem-solving is the foundation of family-centered pediatric audiology.

Question 4

In conditioned play audiometry (CPA), the child is trained to perform a play task (e.g., drop a block) in response to a sound. The typical age range for this technique is:

Accepted Answer

2.5–5 years

Answer

CPA is designed for children approximately 2.5 to 5 years old who can follow simple instructions and perform a conditioned play response.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key feature of the Desired Sensation Level (DSL) fitting method for pediatric hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

It aims to make average conversational speech comfortably loud and audible across frequencies

Answer

DSL targets audibility of average conversational speech within the child's residual dynamic range across a broad frequency range.

(ABA) American Board of Audiology Practice Test

(ABA) American Board of Audiology Practice Test

ABA Pediatric Audiology & Counseling 3