Types of Hearing Loss Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the most common type of hearing loss?

Sensorineural hearing loss (correct)
Mixed hearing loss
Sensory hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss

Which type of hearing loss may result in unclear sounds and difficulty hearing voices?

Conductive hearing loss
Mixed hearing loss
Sensory hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss (correct)

What is the result of a disruption to the sound's path from the outer/middle ear to the inner ear?

Sensorineural hearing loss
Sensory hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss (correct)
Mixed hearing loss

When should a person consider booking a hearing test according to the text?

When experiencing symptoms of hearing loss or trouble hearing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of tinnitus?

Exposure to excessive noise (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hearing loss indicates an inability to hear high-pitched sounds?

High-frequency hearing loss (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is conductive hearing loss caused by an obstruction in the ear canal often due to?

Excessive ear wax (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people does tinnitus affect?

15-20% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hearing loss indicates whether the hearing loss happens quickly or gradually over time?

Progressive or sudden hearing loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Mona Hemsley at Audika?

Chief Audiologist and Head of Clinical Governance and Training (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 overall types of hearing loss mentioned in the text?

Sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hearing loss is characterized by unclear sounds and difficulty in hearing voices?

Sensorineural hearing loss (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a disruption to the sound's path from the outer/middle ear to the inner ear?

Conductive hearing loss (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should a person consider booking a hearing test according to the text?

If they turn up the TV or radio even when others think it's loud enough (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss?

Obstruction in the ear canal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does tinnitus refer to?

Ringing or buzzing sound in the ear (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who developed a passion for adult rehabilitation and helping hearing care clients?

Mona Hemsley (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Mona Hemsley at Audika?

Chief Audiologist and Head of Clinical Governance and Training (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does high-frequency hearing loss indicate?

Inability to hear high-pitched sounds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of exposure to excessive noise according to the text?

Tinnitus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of hearing loss mentioned in the text?

Sensorineural hearing loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situations might a person find voices in conversation to be distorted according to the text?

Both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an in-person hearing test according to the text?

It can determine if you have a sensorineural hearing loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does conductive hearing loss usually result from according to the text?

Obstruction in the ear canal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of tinnitus?

Excessive noise exposure (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hearing loss indicates an inability to hear high-pitched sounds?

High-frequency hearing loss (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hearing loss is characterized by unclear sounds and difficulty in hearing voices?

Low-frequency hearing loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who developed a passion for adult rehabilitation and helping hearing care clients?

Mona Hemsley (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a disruption to the sound's path from the outer/middle ear to the inner ear?

Conductive hearing loss (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people does tinnitus affect?

15-20% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.

Conductive Hearing Loss

Hearing loss due to a blockage or obstruction in the outer or middle ear.