What maneuver is typically performed to diagnose posterior canal BPPV by inducing vertigo and nystagmus through a series of head movements designed to reposition otolith debris? 

An audiologist is performing real-ear verification using speech mapping with an International Speech Test Signal (ISTS). When comparing amplified speech to prescriptive targets, which of the following observations would indicate a need for immediate adjustment to prevent potential patient dissatisfaction? 

Which of the following is an advantage of getting the hearing aid closer to the tympanic membrane? 

A 72-year-old man presents with a moderate bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and reports significant communication difficulties in group settings. His SII calculations show values of 45% for average conversational speech. He lives alone and demonstrates mild tremors when handling small objects. Which of the following would be the most significant limiting factor in his hearing aid candidacy assessment? 

AAA recommends which of the following for school-age hearing screening?

Which vestibular pathology is linked to barotrauma or head trauma?

Radiographers should move how far away from the patient prior to making an exposure.

An RAO rib projection was completed using the “old” technical factors listed in the imaging department.  After examination of rib fractures and admission to the hospital the referring physician would now like an AP portable CXR.  You are tasked with setting a manual 3-point technique using the given “new” technical factors. What is the new time needed to maintain adequate imagine receptor exposure? Old Technique       New Technique 100 mA                   200 mA 4 s                             ——– 70 kV                       70 kV 8:1                            10:1 grid 72 in SID                 54 SID  

Which approach to auditory training would be MOST appropriate for a 3-year-old child recently activated with a cochlear implant? 

An exposure was made using 10 mAs and 60 kV.  If the kilovoltage was changed to 70, what new milliampere seconds value is required to maintain receptor exposure to aid in the decrease of penumbra?