Which of the following is NOT a common type of hearing loss in older adults? A) Sensorineural hearing loss B) Conductive hearing loss C) Mixed hearing loss D) Presbycusis
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify which option is not a common type of hearing loss found in older adults. It lists four types of hearing loss and requires the user to discern which one is less typical among the elderly population.
Answer
All given options are common types of hearing loss in older adults.
The type of hearing loss that is NOT common in older adults is auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, which is not listed in the options. Therefore, among the given choices, all are common types for older adults.
Answer for screen readers
The type of hearing loss that is NOT common in older adults is auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, which is not listed in the options. Therefore, among the given choices, all are common types for older adults.
More Information
Presbycusis is essentially age-related sensorineural hearing loss. Conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing losses are all recognized categories, and age-related hearing changes are typically a form of sensorineural loss.
Tips
A common mistake is to think presbycusis is different from sensorineural hearing loss. Presbycusis is actually a specific subtype of sensorineural hearing loss related to aging.
Sources
- Types of Hearing Loss | Johns Hopkins Medicine - hopkinsmedicine.org
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