Hearing

During a pediatric audiology consultation, 5 yo Jacob, who was diagnosed with a bilateral cleft palate at birth, is being assessed for hearing problems. His mother reports that he often asks for things to be repeated and speaks louder than usual. Given Jacob's medical history, what type of hearing loss is he most likely experiencing?

A 35 yo pt reports gradual hearing loss in one ear, along with episodes of vertigo, and difficulty understanding speech, particularly when multiple people are talking. Audiometric testing indicates asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss. The pt's medical history is unremarkable. Which condition should the clinician suspect, and what is the next step in management?

A 45 yo patient with profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears is being considered for a cochlear implant. This patient has tried hearing aids with no sufficient benefit. Which of the following best describes why a cochlear implant might be more beneficial than hearing aids for this patient?

A 35-year-old musician has been experiencing a gradual decline in hearing sensitivity and difficulty detecting soft sounds. He reports frequent exposure to loud music during concerts. Tympanometry is performed, showing normal impedance in both ears. However, acoustic reflex testing reveals an elevated reflex threshold. What might this indicate about the musician's auditory system?

A 70-year-old patient complains of difficulty hearing conversations, especially in noisy environments. Audiometry shows a pronounced loss at high frequencies with relatively normal low-frequency hearing. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What type of hearing loss is most likely with chronic otitis media and fluid buildup in a child with cleft palate?

Which audiogram pattern indicates normal hearing?

Which audiogram pattern suggests conductive hearing loss?

Which audiogram pattern is consistent with sensorineural hearing loss?

Which audiogram pattern would show a mixed hearing loss?

A 5-year-old child with a recent history of acute otitis media reports severe ear pain and has developed a fever and vertigo. Examination shows a buildup of fluid in the middle ear and signs of pressure on the tympanic membrane. What is the immediate concern if this condition worsens?

What type of hearing loss is characterized by a sloping high-frequency loss due to aging?

Which hearing loss type often presents with low-frequency loss, vertigo, and tinnitus?

Which condition is known for a distinct dip at 2000 Hz in bone conduction?

NIHL often shows reduced sensitivity after prolonged noise exposure. At which frequency range does this occur?

Which hearing loss type commonly presents unilaterally with high-frequency loss and balance issues?

Where is the damage in conductive hearing loss?

What pattern is typically seen in sensorineural hearing loss?

In presbycusis, hearing loss typically worsens in which frequencies?

An audiogram shows a characteristic notch at which frequency, commonly seen in cases of Carhart's Notch?

Which hearing loss type involves both conductive and sensorineural components?

During a follow-up, a patient with a diagnosis of otosclerosis asks how Carhart's notch differs from hearing loss seen in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). What is an accurate explanation the SLP could provide?

A 9-year-old child with mild high-frequency hearing loss is struggling in class. The clinician plots the child's audiogram on the speech banana and notes difficulty perceiving /s/, /f/, and /th/. What is the most likely communication issue the child faces?

A 45-year-old patient undergoes speech audiometry testing. The clinician records a speech reception threshold (SRT) of 30 dB. The patient's pure-tone average (PTA) is found to be 45 dB. What does this difference between the SRT and PTA suggest?

What type of hearing loss is shown on this audiogram?

The audiogram slopes from...

The speech reception threshold (SRT) is a basic component of an evaluation of hearing function. Which of the following statements about the SRT is most accurate?

Which of the following constitutes the major component of an audiologic rehabilitation program for infants with a moderate sensorineural hearing loss?

Hearing loss in infants who are born with a cleft palate is usually related to which of the following?

Which of the following is the most common form of acquired hearing disorder?

Cecilia is a 4-year-old with a history of cleft to the secondary palate. She has difficulty sleeping, irritability, ear pulling, and clumsiness. What should the SLP most closely consider as the cause?

Bob, a 76-year-old male, is being treated for a hearing disorder. Bob speaks soft, often much too quiet. He explains that it seems as though he is speaking loud. Bob may have THIS form of hearing loss.