Why ASSR is a better predictor of behavioral thresholds at 2 and 4 kHz than at 0.5 and 1 kHz? (HINT: two reasons from ASSR CourseNote)

What are the two types of stimuli used in an oddball paradigm (2 points), and what characteristics must each stimulus have to elicit a reliable event-related potential response (2points)?

Case History Question: An adult patient, aged 28, presents with difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments despite having normal audiometric thresholds. The patient reports no history of ear infections or trauma. The following tests were conducted: ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response): Absent waveforms at all stimulus intensities. OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions): Present and normal at all frequencies. MLR (Middle Latency Response): Abnormal with delayed Na and Pa components. 1) Given these test results and a normal audiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis? (2 points) 2) Explain why the diagnosis you selected is most likely in this case. Discuss the underlying mechanisms related to the test results. (2 points)

Clinical Question: A 7-year-old child is suspected to have CAPD based on behavioral assessments and reports of difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments. CAPD test results indicate a higher likelihood of a decoding deficit. Which ERPs would be most appropriate to confirm the presence of a decoding deficit in this child?

Angela is responsible for process mapping the release of information process at her hospital.  One step that Angela performs is to examine the patient authorization form and list each data element to identify all data requirements.  This is an example of what part of workflow analysis?

Isaiah is creating a system flowchart to demonstrate the flow of a patient chart through the HIM department.  One of the first issues he addresses is deciding whether the chart is inpatient or outpatient.  Isaiah will use which symbol to depict this part of the process?

Laila is having trouble eliciting responses from her small group as they discuss ways to improve the delinquent chart process.  She begins to use a series of “why” questions and mirror statements in order to improve the quality of the discussion.  Laila is using what group facilitation technique?

Juanne has been tasked by her CEO with doing a functional needs assessment of the HIM department.  Her first step will be:

University Hospital is considering contracting with a systems integrator consultant to help them add a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) application to their EHR.  Which of the following would be a reason for University Hospital to decide to hire such a consultant?

Which of the following would not be found in the contract negotiation phase?