Types of Hearing Loss Quiz
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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?

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

What is the most common cause of tinnitus?

<p>Exposure to excessive noise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High-frequency hearing loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Excessive ear wax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people does tinnitus affect?

<p>15-20% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Progressive or sudden hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Mona Hemsley at Audika?

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

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

<p>Sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sensorineural hearing loss (D)</p> 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?

<p>Conductive hearing loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss?

<p>Obstruction in the ear canal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tinnitus refer to?

<p>Ringing or buzzing sound in the ear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mona Hemsley (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Mona Hemsley at Audika?

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

What does high-frequency hearing loss indicate?

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

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

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

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

<p>Sensorineural hearing loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Obstruction in the ear canal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of tinnitus?

<p>Excessive noise exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High-frequency hearing loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Low-frequency hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mona Hemsley (B)</p> 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?

<p>Conductive hearing loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people does tinnitus affect?

<p>15-20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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