IHS PRACTICE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which combination of test data can influence the classification and
degree of hearing loss? Answer: **PTA & WRS**
◉ What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a
home visit to make ear impressions but has forgotten an otoscope?
Answer: Return to the office for an otoscope.
◉ What audiometric condition requires a medical referral? Answer:
Symmetrical sensorineural HL with asymmetrical WRS
◉ A patient complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound
annoying. Which feature should be adjusted? Answer: Expansion
◉ A patient is very interested in connectivity and does not want to wear
a gateway device while speaking hands-free on the phone & listening
through their hearing instruments. What wireless technology should be
recommended? Answer: 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth)
◉ A patient has an unaidable single-sided conductive HL and reports an
unsuccessful trial with a CROS fitting. What should be recommended?
Answer: Refer for a BAHA consultation.
, ◉ What hearing aid settings should be used to evaluate hearing
instrument electroacoustical performance prior to the fitting? Answer:
Test mode with FOG
◉ What strategy should family members be encouraged to use when
talking with their loved ones who wear hearing instruments? Answer:
Face each other when speaking
◉ What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain?
Answer: 60%
◉ When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient
with severe allergies, which material should be ordered? Answer:
Polyethylene
◉ What is considered the single most significant factor in hearing
instrument acceptance and use? Answer: Post-fitting care
◉ What is the first thing to do after completing post-fitting validation
measures? Answer: Discuss the differences between the patient's pre-
fitting and post-fitting validation measures with the patient?
◉ Why is speech audiometry performed? Answer: To provide functional
information about the impact of the hearing loss.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which combination of test data can influence the classification and
degree of hearing loss? Answer: **PTA & WRS**
◉ What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a
home visit to make ear impressions but has forgotten an otoscope?
Answer: Return to the office for an otoscope.
◉ What audiometric condition requires a medical referral? Answer:
Symmetrical sensorineural HL with asymmetrical WRS
◉ A patient complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound
annoying. Which feature should be adjusted? Answer: Expansion
◉ A patient is very interested in connectivity and does not want to wear
a gateway device while speaking hands-free on the phone & listening
through their hearing instruments. What wireless technology should be
recommended? Answer: 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth)
◉ A patient has an unaidable single-sided conductive HL and reports an
unsuccessful trial with a CROS fitting. What should be recommended?
Answer: Refer for a BAHA consultation.
, ◉ What hearing aid settings should be used to evaluate hearing
instrument electroacoustical performance prior to the fitting? Answer:
Test mode with FOG
◉ What strategy should family members be encouraged to use when
talking with their loved ones who wear hearing instruments? Answer:
Face each other when speaking
◉ What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain?
Answer: 60%
◉ When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient
with severe allergies, which material should be ordered? Answer:
Polyethylene
◉ What is considered the single most significant factor in hearing
instrument acceptance and use? Answer: Post-fitting care
◉ What is the first thing to do after completing post-fitting validation
measures? Answer: Discuss the differences between the patient's pre-
fitting and post-fitting validation measures with the patient?
◉ Why is speech audiometry performed? Answer: To provide functional
information about the impact of the hearing loss.
