Praxis Audiology (5343) Domain 4: Intervention Welcome to your Praxis Audiology (5343) Domain 4: Intervention 1. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When considering cochlear implantation in adults, which factor is least likely to predict a successful outcome? A. Duration of deafness B. Age at implantation C. Motivation and realistic expectations D. Pre-implantation pure tone average None 2. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In auditory processing disorder APD intervention, which strategy is least effective for improving phonological awareness in children? A. Auditory discrimination exercises B. Visual aids in reading C. Phonemic synthesis training D. Auditory figure-ground activities None 3. Praxis Audiology: Intervention Which of the following is least effective in managing tinnitus? A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy B. Tinnitus retraining therapy C. Low-sodium diet D. Sound masking devices None 4. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In pediatric aural rehabilitation, which approach is least effective for developing listening skills in children with hearing aids? A. Auditory-verbal therapy B. Cued speech C. Auditory-oral therapy D. Parental involvement and training None 5. Praxis Audiology: Intervention For patients with single-sided deafness SSD, which intervention is least likely to improve localization ability? A. Contralateral Routing of Signals (CROS) hearing aids B. Bone-anchored hearing aids C. Cochlear implants D. Frequency modulation (FM) systems None 6. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In selecting an appropriate hearing aid for a patient with high-frequency hearing loss, which feature is least important? A. Wide dynamic range compression B. Directional microphones C. Low-frequency gain D. Feedback suppression None 7. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) for a patient with unilateral vestibular hypofunction, which exercise is least likely to be beneficial? A. Gaze stabilization exercises B. Habituation exercises C. Dynamic balance training D. High-intensity cardiovascular training None 8. Praxis Audiology: Intervention Which of the following is a primary consideration when selecting an appropriate amplification device for a pediatric client with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss? A. Device style and color B. Maximum output and frequency range C. Battery life D. Connectivity features None 9. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In auditory training for individuals with a newly implanted cochlear implant, which strategy is most effective in developing speech recognition skills? A. Focused lip-reading exercises B. Use of sign language as a primary communication method C. Progressive auditory training starting with environmental sounds D. Immediate introduction to complex auditory scenes None 10. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When counseling a client about tinnitus management, which of the following approaches is most appropriate for a chronic, severe tinnitus case? A. Intermittent use of noise generators B. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) C. Single session of psychoeducational counseling D. Immediate surgical intervention None 11. Praxis Audiology: Intervention For an adult with bilateral moderate sensorineural hearing loss, which hearing aid fitting strategy typically yields the best speech understanding in noisy environments? A. Monaural fitting with a CROS system B. Binaural fitting with directional microphones C. Unilateral fitting with an extended high-frequency response D. Bilateral fitting with omni-directional microphones None 12. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In the context of aural rehabilitation for older adults, which factor is crucial for the successful adaptation to hearing aids? A. The degree of technology sophistication in the hearing aids B. The client's cognitive abilities C. The color and style of the hearing aids D. The presence of remote control functions None 13. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In pediatric auditory habilitation, which approach is most effective in developing listening skills in children with hearing aids? A. Exclusive use of visual aids B. Auditory-verbal therapy without the use of sign language C. Use of sign language as the primary mode of communication D. Reliance on lip-reading skills None 14. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), which of the following exercises is most effective for a patient with unilateral vestibular hypofunction? A. Static balance exercises in a well-lit room B. Dynamic balance exercises with head movements C. Prolonged bed rest D. Avoidance of activities that provoke dizziness None 15. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When selecting a frequency-modulated (FM) system for a child in a classroom setting, which factor is most important to consider? A. The size and portability of the FM receiver B. The aesthetic appearance of the FM system C. The compatibility of the FM system with the child's hearing aid D. The maximum volume output of the FM transmitter None 16. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In assessing a patient for a cochlear implant, which criterion is most critical in determining candidacy? A. Age of the patient B. Duration of profound hearing loss C. Limited benefit from hearing aids D. Preference for a specific implant brand None 17. Praxis Audiology: Intervention For a patient with Meniere's disease, which of the following management strategies is most effective in reducing the frequency and severity of vertigo attacks? A. High-sodium diet B. Diuretic therapy and low-sodium diet C. Frequent caffeinated beverages D. Prolonged bed rest during attacks None 18. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In selecting an appropriate hearing aid for a musician with mild high-frequency hearing loss, which feature is most important? A. Extended high-frequency amplification B. Maximum power output C. Durability and water resistance D. Long battery life None 19. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When implementing an auditory processing disorder APD intervention program, which strategy is most beneficial? A. Focusing exclusively on environmental modifications B. Concentrating solely on compensatory strategies C. Using a combination of direct therapy and compensatory strategies D. Limiting intervention to pharmacological treatments None 20. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In the management of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder ANSD, which intervention is most effective in improving speech perception in affected individuals? A. High-intensity sound amplification B. Cochlear implantation C. Consistent use of personal FM systems D. Prescriptive use of high-frequency hearing aids None 21. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When working with a client who has recently acquired a hearing loss due to ototoxicity, which aspect is most crucial for effective aural rehabilitation? A. Immediate fitting of the most advanced digital hearing aids B. Rigorous speech-reading training C. Early intervention and consistent monitoring of hearing status D. Exclusive reliance on visual communication aids None 22. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In counseling parents of a child newly diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss, which recommendation is most critical for promoting the child's language development? A. Delaying intervention until the child is older and can make their own decisions B. Prioritizing the development of sign language as the primary mode of communication C. Immediate enrollment in a total communication program D. Emphasis on lip-reading and visual cues None 23. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In the context of real-ear measurements (REM) for hearing aid fitting, which parameter is most critical to assess for ensuring optimal gain and output for speech frequencies? A. Peak clipping levels B. Real-ear unaided response (REUR) C. Real-ear saturation response (RESR) D. Real-ear aided response (REAR) None 24. Praxis Audiology: Intervention For a patient with presbycusis and significant difficulty in speech understanding in noisy environments, which advanced hearing aid feature is most beneficial? A. Basic noise reduction algorithms B. Manual volume controls C. Adaptive directional microphones D. Telecoil None 25. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In electrophysiological testing, what is the primary advantage of using Auditory Steady-State Responses (ASSR) over traditional Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) in estimating hearing thresholds? A. Shorter test duration B. Better frequency-specific information C. Higher sensitivity to mild hearing loss D. Less susceptibility to patient movement None 26. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In the fitting of bone-anchored hearing systems, which factor is most critical for successful outcomes in patients with conductive hearing loss? A. Cosmetic appearance of the device B. Strength and stability of the bone-anchored implant C. Battery life of the sound processor D. The brand of the hearing system None 27. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In managing a patient with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), which initial treatment approach is generally considered most effective? A. High-dose oral steroids B. Immediate cochlear implantation C. Use of antioxidant supplements D. Wait-and-see observation approach None 28. Praxis Audiology: Intervention For an adult with a unilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss and normal hearing in the other ear, which intervention is most appropriate? A. Fitting of a hearing aid in the affected ear B. Use of a CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) hearing aid C. Bilateral cochlear implantation D. Prescription of a bone conduction device None 29. Praxis Audiology: Intervention In vestibular assessment, which test is most effective in identifying a bilateral vestibular hypofunction? A. Caloric testing B. Videonystagmography (VNG) C. Rotary chair testing D. Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) None 30. Praxis Audiology: Intervention When selecting an FM system for a classroom setting, what is the most important feature to ensure speech signal clarity for a child with hearing impairment? A. The maximum operating range of the system B. The aesthetic design of the transmitter and receiver C. The ability to minimize background noise and reverberation D. The battery life of the receiver None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up