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CASE 1Patient Profile: A 68-year-old individual with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. No contraindications to ear mold.General Medical History: Generally healthy, managed hypertension.Otologic History: No history of ear infections or surgeries. Gradual onset of hearing loss over the past 10 years.Audiometric Profile: Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss with a pure-tone average (PTA) of 60 dB HL in both ears. Speech discrimination score (WORD REC IN QUIET) is 50%, bilaterally.Family and Social Context: Retired, lives with a spouse. Enjoys social gatherings with family and friends.Physical Functioning and Manual Dexterity: Good physical health and manual dexterity. Able to handle and maintain hearing aids.What amplification type would you recommend for this patient?

CASE 5Patient Profile: A 15-year-old with bilateral congenital aural atresia, preventing sound transmission through the ear canals. Normal cochlear function in both ears (purely conductive hearing loss).General Medical History: Good overall health.Otologic History: Bilateral congenital aural atresia. No previous surgical interventions for reconstruction or hearing.Audiometric Profile: Bilateral congenital aural atresia, preventing sound transmission through the ear canals. Normal cochlear function in both ears. Moderate conductive hearing loss bilaterally (AC PTA is 57 for the right ear and 53 for the left ear; BC PTA is 10 dB for the right ear and 15dB for the left ear).Family and Social Context: Parents are actively involved in care. Attends special education school.Physical Functioning and Manual Dexterity: Child with normal physical health and manual dexterity.What side(s) would you aid?

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Which of the following muscles raises each labial commissure of the lips to contribute to a patient’s smile?

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