SLP Hearing and Aural Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

A patient with sensorineural hearing loss shows a 'cookie bite' audiogram pattern. Which frequencies are most affected?

Accepted Answer

Mid-range frequencies (1000-2000 Hz)

Answer

A 'cookie bite' or 'U-shaped' audiogram reflects greatest hearing loss in the mid-range frequencies, typically 1000-2000 Hz.

Question 2

Which type of hearing aid processing strategy is most beneficial for a patient who complains that background noise makes speech understanding extremely difficult?

Accepted Answer

Directional microphone with digital noise reduction

Answer

Directional microphones combined with digital noise reduction reduce background noise and enhance the signal-to-noise ratio for speech understanding.

Question 3

An audiologist performs speech recognition testing using the NU-6 word list. What is the primary purpose of this test?

Accepted Answer

To assess suprathreshold word recognition ability

Answer

The NU-6 is a monosyllabic word list used to measure a patient's word recognition score at suprathreshold levels.

Question 4

During aural rehabilitation, a clinician uses the CLEAR strategy. What does the 'E' in CLEAR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Emphasize key words

Answer

In the CLEAR communication strategy, 'E' stands for Emphasize key words to improve speech perception for individuals with hearing loss.

Question 5

A child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) would most likely show which audiological profile?

Accepted Answer

Present OAEs with absent or abnormal ABR

Answer

ANSD is characterized by present OAEs (indicating normal outer hair cell function) with an absent or abnormal ABR reflecting disrupted neural synchrony.

SLP - Speech-Language Pathology Practice Test

SLP - Speech-Language Pathology Practice Test

SLP Hearing and Aural Rehabilitation 2