CA HA DISPENSING WRITTEN EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT
what is on the HA receipt - ANSWER -(1) The date of consummation of the sale.
(2) Specifications as to the make, serial number, and model number of the hearing
aid or aids sold.
(3) The address of the principal place of business of the licensee, and the address
and office hours at which the licensee shall be available for fitting or postfitting
adjustments and servicing of the hearing aid or aids sold.
(4) A statement to the effect that the aid or aids delivered to the purchaser are used
or reconditioned, as the case may be, if that is the fact.
(5) The number of the licensee's license and the name and license number of any
other hearing aid dispenser, temporary licensee, or trainee licensee, who provided
any recommendation or consultation regarding the purchase of the hearing aid.
(6) The terms of any guarantee or written warranty, required by Section 1793.02 of
the Civil Code, made to the purchaser with respect to the hearing aid or hearing
aids.
when to refer to ENT - ANSWER -(1) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity
of the ear.
(2) History of, or active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
(3) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90
days.
(4) Acute or chronic dizziness.
(5) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
(6) Significant air-bone gap (when generally acceptable standards have been
established).
, (7) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the
ear canal.
(8) Pain or discomfort in the ear.
patient looses or breaks a hearing aid after a year - ANSWER -needs new medical
clearance or a waiver signed
fitting peds - ANSWER -a person 16 years of age or younger, unless within the
preceding six months a recommendation for a hearing aid has been made by both a
board-certified, or a board-eligible physician specializing in otolaryngology, and
by a state licensed audiologist. A replacement of an identical hearing aid within
one year shall be an exception to this requirement.
how long do we keep info on HA sales? - ANSWER -7 years in office
(a) Results of test techniques as they pertain to fitting of the hearing aid.
(b) A copy of the written notice and the written receipt required by Section
2538.35 and the written recommendation and receipt required by Section 2538.36
when applicable.
(c) Records of maintenance or calibration of equipment used in the practice of
fitting or selling hearing aids.
methods to perform a listening check of audiometric equipment - ANSWER -An
acoustic calibration check involves using a sound level meter to measure the test
signals produced by the audiometer and verifying that these signals meet standard
specifications.
A bioacoustic check involves using a bioacoustic simulator to monitor the output
of the audiometric headphones in order to verify that the output remains stable over
time.
A functional check involves listening to the output through the headphones to
ensure that the signals are being routed properly and that there are no extraneous
sounds.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT
what is on the HA receipt - ANSWER -(1) The date of consummation of the sale.
(2) Specifications as to the make, serial number, and model number of the hearing
aid or aids sold.
(3) The address of the principal place of business of the licensee, and the address
and office hours at which the licensee shall be available for fitting or postfitting
adjustments and servicing of the hearing aid or aids sold.
(4) A statement to the effect that the aid or aids delivered to the purchaser are used
or reconditioned, as the case may be, if that is the fact.
(5) The number of the licensee's license and the name and license number of any
other hearing aid dispenser, temporary licensee, or trainee licensee, who provided
any recommendation or consultation regarding the purchase of the hearing aid.
(6) The terms of any guarantee or written warranty, required by Section 1793.02 of
the Civil Code, made to the purchaser with respect to the hearing aid or hearing
aids.
when to refer to ENT - ANSWER -(1) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity
of the ear.
(2) History of, or active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
(3) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90
days.
(4) Acute or chronic dizziness.
(5) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
(6) Significant air-bone gap (when generally acceptable standards have been
established).
, (7) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the
ear canal.
(8) Pain or discomfort in the ear.
patient looses or breaks a hearing aid after a year - ANSWER -needs new medical
clearance or a waiver signed
fitting peds - ANSWER -a person 16 years of age or younger, unless within the
preceding six months a recommendation for a hearing aid has been made by both a
board-certified, or a board-eligible physician specializing in otolaryngology, and
by a state licensed audiologist. A replacement of an identical hearing aid within
one year shall be an exception to this requirement.
how long do we keep info on HA sales? - ANSWER -7 years in office
(a) Results of test techniques as they pertain to fitting of the hearing aid.
(b) A copy of the written notice and the written receipt required by Section
2538.35 and the written recommendation and receipt required by Section 2538.36
when applicable.
(c) Records of maintenance or calibration of equipment used in the practice of
fitting or selling hearing aids.
methods to perform a listening check of audiometric equipment - ANSWER -An
acoustic calibration check involves using a sound level meter to measure the test
signals produced by the audiometer and verifying that these signals meet standard
specifications.
A bioacoustic check involves using a bioacoustic simulator to monitor the output
of the audiometric headphones in order to verify that the output remains stable over
time.
A functional check involves listening to the output through the headphones to
ensure that the signals are being routed properly and that there are no extraneous
sounds.
