Question

If a person has an MCL of 80 dB HL for speech with a sensorineural loss, he will require how much FOG in an ITE aid:

A. 30-35 dB
B. 40-45 dB
C. 50-55 dB
D60-65 dB

Answer 1

A person with an MCL of 80 dB HL for speech with a sensorineural loss would typically require a FOG in the range of approximately 40-45 dB in an ITE hearing aid.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a person has an MCL (Most Comfortable Level) of 80 dB HL for speech with a sensorineural loss, they would require an amount of Full-On Gain (FOG) in an ITE (In the Ear) hearing aid to bring the sounds up to their most comfortable level. The exact amount of FOG needed can vary depending on the individual's residual dynamic range, the specifications of the hearing aid, and the degree of hearing loss.

However, if we consider the typical rule that the FOG should bring the level of sound to within the residual dynamic range (typically just below the person's uncomfortable levels, which can be around 100-110 dB HL for speech), a person with an MCL of 80 dB HL might require a FOG in the range of approximately 40-45 dB.