Ear Care Awareness Quiz

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Which organ is responsible for both hearing and balance?

Mouth

Nose

Eye

Ear (correct)

What can happen if ear care is neglected?

Protection from loud noises

Reduced risk of ear infections

Accumulation of wax (correct)

Improved hearing ability

What is otitis media?

An infection of the middle ear (correct)

A condition caused by water exposure

A condition that leads to irreversible hearing loss

An infection of the outer ear canal

What is otitis externa commonly known as?

Swimmer's ear Signup and view all the answers

What can excessive noise exposure without protection lead to?

Noise-induced hearing loss Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for maintaining good ear health?

Using cotton swabs to clean your ears Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using ear protection in noisy environments?

To maintain good hearing and overall well-being Signup and view all the answers

When should you use earplugs or custom-fitted swim molds?

To prevent water from entering your ears Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to schedule regular visits with an audiologist or healthcare professional?

To monitor ear health and address any concerns promptly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message of the text?

Proper ear care practices are important for maintaining good hearing and overall well-being Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Cleaning the outer part of your ears with a washcloth is a recommended practice for maintaining good ear health?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Using cotton swabs to clean your ears is safe and can help remove earwax?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Regular visits with an audiologist or healthcare professional are important for monitoring ear health?

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ear care practices with their descriptions:

Cleaning = Gently clean the outer part of your ears with a washcloth, avoid using cotton swabs Protection = Use earplugs or earmuffs in noisy environments or during activities that expose your ears to loud sounds Avoidance of Water Exposure = Prevent water from entering your ears, especially during swimming or bathing, use earplugs or custom-fitted swim molds Regular Check-ups = Schedule regular visits with an audiologist or healthcare professional to monitor your ear health Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ear care tips with their effects:

Cleaning = Prevents wax from being pushed deeper into the ear canal Protection = Prevents damage from loud sounds Avoidance of Water Exposure = Prevents water from entering your ears Regular Check-ups = Allows any concerns or issues to be addressed promptly Signup and view all the answers

Match the following precautions with their corresponding activities:

Use of earplugs or earmuffs = Attending concerts or sporting events Avoiding cotton swabs = Cleaning your ears Preventing water from entering your ears = Swimming or bathing Regular visits to an audiologist = Monitoring your ear health Signup and view all the answers