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What is a sudden and intense noise that can cause sudden deafness?
What is a sudden and intense noise that can cause sudden deafness?
- Auditory trauma
- Acoustic shock (correct)
- Sound wave
- Noise pollution
Why is it important to avoid loud noises during pregnancy?
Why is it important to avoid loud noises during pregnancy?
- It can affect the baby's hearing (correct)
- It can lead to anxiety in the mother
- It can cause stress to the mother
- It can cause fatigue to the mother
What can be a result of prolonged exposure to loud noises?
What can be a result of prolonged exposure to loud noises?
- Improved concentration
- Improved communication skills
- Enhanced memory
- Chronic fatigue (correct)
What is a way to prevent hearing loss from loud noises?
What is a way to prevent hearing loss from loud noises?
What can loud noises interfere with?
What can loud noises interfere with?
What can happen to the eardrum due to a sudden and intense noise?
What can happen to the eardrum due to a sudden and intense noise?
Why is it important to take breaks and rest in a noisy environment?
Why is it important to take breaks and rest in a noisy environment?
What should you do if you experience sudden hearing loss?
What should you do if you experience sudden hearing loss?
What should you do to prevent hearing damage from loud machines?
What should you do to prevent hearing damage from loud machines?
Why is it important to take regular breaks?
Why is it important to take regular breaks?
What should you avoid doing when listening to music?
What should you avoid doing when listening to music?
Why is it a good idea to stay away from loud sources of noise?
Why is it a good idea to stay away from loud sources of noise?
What can you do to reduce ambient noise?
What can you do to reduce ambient noise?
What decibel level is considered dangerous to the hearing?
What decibel level is considered dangerous to the hearing?
Why is it important to reduce the intensity of noise in the classroom?
Why is it important to reduce the intensity of noise in the classroom?
Why should you avoid screaming in someone's ear?
Why should you avoid screaming in someone's ear?
What can you do to protect your hearing in a noisy city?
What can you do to protect your hearing in a noisy city?
What is the recommended action when experiencing hearing problems?
What is the recommended action when experiencing hearing problems?
Why is it important to take care of your hearing?
Why is it important to take care of your hearing?
What is the primary cause of traumatic sound injuries?
What is the primary cause of traumatic sound injuries?
What is a safe distance from a powerful sound source?
What is a safe distance from a powerful sound source?
What is the recommended measure to prevent hearing loss?
What is the recommended measure to prevent hearing loss?
What is the consequence of prolonged exposure to sounds above 90 dB?
What is the consequence of prolonged exposure to sounds above 90 dB?
What is the purpose of an ORL specialist consultation?
What is the purpose of an ORL specialist consultation?
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Study Notes
Protecting Your Hearing
- Stay away from powerful sound sources (baffles, machines, megaphones, etc.)
- Avoid loud music in your earbuds
- Reduce the intensity of noise in class or from certain appliances
- Wear earplugs or an anti-noise helmet
- Take time to rest
Noise Levels
- Light noise: 20 dB
- Annoying noise: 50 dB
- Fatiguing noise: 70 dB
- Dangerous noise: 90 dB
- Pain threshold: 110 dB
Consequences of Noise
- Noise can prevent hearing alarm signals (klaxon, sirens, etc.)
- Noise disrupts verbal communication and diverts attention
- Prolonged noise can cause stress, leading to anxiety, aggression, and fatigue
- Noise slows down memorization and concentration at work and at home
- Prolonged noise can lead to chronic fatigue and sleep disorders
Acoustic Shock
- A sudden, intense noise can cause sudden, total, or partial deafness
- The blast effect can cause a tear in the eardrum or damage to the cochlea
- It is a trauma that requires consulting a specialist (Otorhinolaryngologist)
Pregnancy and Noise
- Low-frequency noise can be a danger to a baby's ears in the womb
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