Hearing Aid Fitting Flashcards
What does the H in HIO BASICS stand for?
Hearing expectation
What does the first I in HIO BASICS stand for?
instrument operation
What does the O in HIO BASICS stand for?
occlusion effect
What does the B in HIO BASICS stand for?
batteries
What does the A in HIO BASICS stand for?
Acoustic feedback
What does the first S in HIO BASICS stand for?
System troubleshooting
What does the second I in HIO BASICS stand for?
Insertion and removal
What does the C in HIO BASICS stand for?
Cleaning and maintenance
What does the second S in HIO BASICS stand for?
service warranty and repair
What criteria are involved in hearing aid fitting?
selection, quality control, hearing aid orientation, fitting, and validation outcome measures
Who sets the standards for quality control for hearing aids?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
What can be used to measure hearing aids for quality control?
hearing aid analyzer
What are ways to validate whether a hearing aid is working or not?
self-report outcome meausres, electroacoustic outcome measures, and audiologic measures
