IHS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Why is masking used - ANS to eliminate the non-test ear from participation in the
measurement of hearing thresholds in the test ear
Which combination of test data can influence the classification and degree of hearing loss? -
ANS **PTA & WRS**
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make ear
impressions but has forgotten an otoscope? - ANS Return to the office for an otoscope.
What audiometric condition requires a medical referral? - ANS Symmetrical sensorineural HL
with asymmetrical WRS
A patient complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound annoying. Which feature
should be adjusted? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Refer for a BAHA consultation.
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, What hearing aid settings should be used to evaluate hearing instrument electroacoustical
performance prior to the fitting? - ANS Test mode with FOG
What strategy should family members be encouraged to use when talking with their loved ones
who wear hearing instruments? - ANS Face each other when speaking
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - ANS 60%
When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient with severe allergies, which
material should be ordered? - ANS Polyethylene
What is considered the single most significant factor in hearing instrument acceptance and use?
- ANS Post-fitting care
What is the first thing to do after completing post-fitting validation measures? - ANS Discuss
the differences between the patient's pre-fitting and post-fitting validation measures with the
patient?
Why is speech audiometry performed? - ANS To provide functional information about the
impact of the hearing loss.
What is the IA value for AC pure tone testing with insert earphones? - ANS 70 dB
During f/u, a patient reports having difficulty hearing their spouse in the presence of
background noise. What should be recommended? - ANS **Use of a remote microphone**
A teacher is having difficulty at work hearing and understanding the students especially when
the classroom is noisy, and has concerns that hearing loss is affecting their job performance. SIN
testing demonstrates a significant breakdown for sentence identification at SNRs of +10 dB and
lower. What should be recommended? - ANS Binaural amplification using RIC/RITE hearing
instruments with noise suppression and directionality
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Why is masking used - ANS to eliminate the non-test ear from participation in the
measurement of hearing thresholds in the test ear
Which combination of test data can influence the classification and degree of hearing loss? -
ANS **PTA & WRS**
What should be done if a hearing healthcare professional makes a home visit to make ear
impressions but has forgotten an otoscope? - ANS Return to the office for an otoscope.
What audiometric condition requires a medical referral? - ANS Symmetrical sensorineural HL
with asymmetrical WRS
A patient complains that the refrigerator and furnace fans sound annoying. Which feature
should be adjusted? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Refer for a BAHA consultation.
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, What hearing aid settings should be used to evaluate hearing instrument electroacoustical
performance prior to the fitting? - ANS Test mode with FOG
What strategy should family members be encouraged to use when talking with their loved ones
who wear hearing instruments? - ANS Face each other when speaking
What percent of alcohol must an effective hand sanitizer contain? - ANS 60%
When selecting an appropriate hard earmold material for a patient with severe allergies, which
material should be ordered? - ANS Polyethylene
What is considered the single most significant factor in hearing instrument acceptance and use?
- ANS Post-fitting care
What is the first thing to do after completing post-fitting validation measures? - ANS Discuss
the differences between the patient's pre-fitting and post-fitting validation measures with the
patient?
Why is speech audiometry performed? - ANS To provide functional information about the
impact of the hearing loss.
What is the IA value for AC pure tone testing with insert earphones? - ANS 70 dB
During f/u, a patient reports having difficulty hearing their spouse in the presence of
background noise. What should be recommended? - ANS **Use of a remote microphone**
A teacher is having difficulty at work hearing and understanding the students especially when
the classroom is noisy, and has concerns that hearing loss is affecting their job performance. SIN
testing demonstrates a significant breakdown for sentence identification at SNRs of +10 dB and
lower. What should be recommended? - ANS Binaural amplification using RIC/RITE hearing
instruments with noise suppression and directionality
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