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A. Early detection of hearing impairment is crucial because of its impact on speech outcomes.
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B. A child should ideally be fitted with hearing aids at 12 months of age.
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C. Normal conversation occurs at 50–75 dB.
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D. Auditory brainstem response testing is an objective assessment of hearing suitable for neonates.
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A. Permanent hearing loss in children can be caused by congenital infections, ossicleanomalies and Connexin 26 mutations.
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B. Genetic hearing loss is always present at birth.
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C. MRI is the preferred imaging modality for sensorineural hearing loss.
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D. A family history of hearing loss is always present if the cause is genetic.
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A. Unilateral hearing loss is not clinically significant.
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B. A child with unilateral hearing loss can pass VROA hearing test.
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C. Children with unilateral hearing loss do not need ongoing hearing tests.
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D. Children with unilateral hearing loss should be offered Connexin 26 gene testing.
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A. Children who pass SWISH never need another hearing test.
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B. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection causes hearing loss in both symptomatic and asymptomatic babies.
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C. Valganciclovir is indicated in babies with congenital CMV infection and isolated sensorineural hearing loss.
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D. Psychosocial factors are important mediators of the outcome of children with hearing loss.
