Understanding Hearing Impairment Quiz
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What is the term used to describe a complete loss of hearing?

  • Hard of hearing
  • Intensity loss (correct)
  • Hearing impairment
  • Frequency loss

    • Which attribute of sound refers to the pitch?

  • Timbre
  • Frequency
  • Resonance
  • Intensity (correct)

    • In terms of hearing loss, what does a higher number in dB indicate?

  • Greater loss
  • No loss
  • Inconsistent loss (correct)
  • Lesser loss

    • What does the term 'hard of hearing' refer to?

    <p>Residual hearing allows processing of auditory information with or without a hearing aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of dB for a profound hearing loss?

    <p>90+ dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what intensity (in dB) does the point of first audible sound occur?

    <p>0 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hearing loss is less likely to be improved by medical treatment?

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

    What is the most prevalent conductive disorder related to the middle ear?

    <p>Otitis media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of normal speech intensity at 10 feet away?

    <p>45 to 65 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be harmful and painful in terms of intensity (in dB)?

    <p>Anything over 100 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of dB for a mild hearing loss?

    <p>41-54 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attribute of sound refers to the loudness and softness?

    <p>Intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of hearing aids?

    <p>To amplify all sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of frequency, what is measured in hertz (Hz)?

    <p>Frequency of sound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accepted method of communication for individuals with hearing impairments?

    <p>Sign language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher number in dB indicate?

    <p>Loudness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?

    <p>Damage to the cells and nerve fibers transmitting sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the presence of a hearing disability that can range in severity from mild to profound?

    <p>Hearing Impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of conductive hearing loss on sound perception?

    <p>Reduces sound but causes distortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the complete inability to process auditory information?

    <p>Complete hearing loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hearing loss affects the outer and/or middle ear?

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

    What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss related to the middle ear?

    <p>Otitis media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'residual hearing' enable in terms of auditory information processing?

    <p>Processing of auditory information with or without a hearing aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attribute of sound involves only certain frequencies in some hearing impairments?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incidence of impaired hearing in Canadians?

    <p>1:25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attribute of sound is measured in hertz (Hz)?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of noise on hearing?

    <p>Causes hearing loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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