ABA Safety Systems & Standards 5

Question 1

Universal newborn hearing screening programs are supported by which federal legislation that funds early hearing detection and intervention?

Accepted Answer

EHDI (Early Hearing Detection and Intervention) Act

Answer

The EHDI Act (part of HRSA funding) supports state programs for universal newborn hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention before 6 months of age.

Question 2

Which safety standard governs the performance requirements for hearing aid fitting and ensures devices do not produce harmful output levels?

Accepted Answer

ANSI S3.22

Answer

ANSI S3.22 specifies electroacoustic characteristics and measurement procedures for hearing aids, including output limiting to prevent further hearing damage.

Question 3

In a hearing conservation program, which type of noise measurement best captures a worker's actual exposure when they move between areas of varying noise levels throughout the shift?

Accepted Answer

Personal noise dosimeter worn by the worker

Answer

A personal dosimeter worn by the worker integrates actual exposure across all locations and activities throughout the shift, providing the most accurate individual TWA.

Question 4

According to HIPAA, audiological records containing patient hearing test results are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Protected Health Information (PHI) requiring confidentiality safeguards

Answer

Audiological test results are PHI under HIPAA and must be protected with appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

Question 5

Which ANSI standard addresses methods for measuring real-ear attenuation of hearing protection devices in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

ANSI S12.6

Answer

ANSI S12.6 defines laboratory methods for measuring sound attenuation of hearing protectors, forming the basis for NRR values printed on HPD packaging.

(ABA) American Board of Audiology Practice Test

(ABA) American Board of Audiology Practice Test

ABA Safety Systems & Standards 5