Hearing Test and Assessment Quiz

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What is the purpose of a hearing screening?

The purpose of a hearing screening is to determine if an individual has normal hearing.

Who performs hearing evaluations and what information do they aim to gather?

Audiologists perform hearing evaluations to determine the type and severity of hearing loss an individual has.

What should you do if you fail a hearing screening?

If you fail a hearing screening, you should then have a full hearing assessment or audiologic evaluation.

What is the function of the microphone in a hearing aid?

The microphone collects sound waves from the environment and converts them into electrical signals. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of the amplifier in the hearing aid process.

The amplifier increases the intensity of the electrical signals, making them louder before they are sent to the receiver. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process by which sound waves are converted into amplified sound in a hearing aid.

The microphone collects sound waves, which are converted into electrical signals, then passed to the amplifier to increase their intensity, and finally sent to the receiver to be converted into sound energy. Signup and view all the answers

How does the receiver contribute to the functioning of a hearing aid?

The receiver converts the amplified electrical signals into sound energy, which is then fed into the middle ear via the outer ear canal. Signup and view all the answers