Occupational Hearing Loss (Noise Induced Hearing Loss)
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Which type of hearing loss is a noise induced permanent threshold shift an example of?

  • Conductive hearing loss
  • Central hearing loss
  • Sensori-neural hearing loss (correct)
  • Mixed hearing loss

What is the main cause of noise induced hearing loss?

  • Destruction of hair cells in the Organ of Corti (correct)
  • Damage to the outer ear
  • Infection in the inner ear
  • Blockage of the ear canal

How is Occupational dermatoses defined?

  • Diseases of the skin arising from genetic factors
  • Infections of the skin due to lack of hygiene
  • Skin conditions caused by exposure to noise
  • Skin diseases related to occupation or employment (correct)

What is a common symptom of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) according to the text?

<p>Difficulty in hearing high pitched sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a primary cutaneous irritant?

<p>Causes dermatitis by direct action on skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best diagnostic tool for noise induced hearing loss?

<p>Pure tone audiometer with an acoustic dip at 4000HZ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT listed as a risk factor for the development of occupational dermatoses?

<p>Smoking habits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between irritants and sensitizers as mentioned in the text?

<p>Irritants cause immediate skin reactions, while sensitizers cause delayed allergic reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the incidence of occupational dermatoses increase during the summer season?

<p>Due to the sparsity of clothes and excessive sweating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health problem is characterized by cutaneous vasodilatation and cerebral hypotension?

<p>Heat syncope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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