Hearing Loss Quiz

What is an audiogram?

• A test that measures potential hearing loss

• A device that emits sounds to measure sound intensity and frequency

• A chart that shows the quietest level that you can hear high and low pitches

• A type of technology used by audiologists to diagnose hearing loss

What does the Y-axis on an audiogram measure?

• The intensity of the sound

• The frequency of the sound

• The type of hearing loss

• The level of hearing ability

What does conductive hearing loss refer to?

• Hearing loss in the external ear or middle ear

• Inner ear hearing loss

• Hearing loss that occurs from noise exposure

• Hearing loss that occurs from aging

What is the purpose of a Rinne test?

• To evaluate conductive and sensorineural hearing losses

• To measure air conduction and bone conduction

• To determine the cause of hearing loss

• To identify conditions that cause abnormal hearing tests

What is the result of a Rinne test for normal hearing?

• Air conduction is heard longer than bone conduction

• Bone conduction is heard longer than air conduction

• Air conduction and bone conduction are heard for the same length of time

• Air conduction and bone conduction are not measured in a Rinne test

What is the purpose of a Weber test?

• To evaluate conductive and sensorineural hearing losses

• To measure air conduction and bone conduction

• To determine the cause of hearing loss

• To identify conditions that cause abnormal hearing tests

What is the result of a Weber test for normal hearing?

• The sound is heard best in the abnormal ear

• The sound is heard best in the normal ear

• The sound is heard equally in both ears

• The sound is not measured in a Weber test

What can cause conductive hearing loss?

• Infection

• Aging

• Damage to the auditory nerve

• Hair cell damage in the inner ear

What can cause sensorineural hearing loss?

• Infection

• Aging

• Damage to the auditory nerve

• Hair cell damage in the inner ear

What is the recommended action if you have hearing loss?

• Seek the advice of a medical professional

• Clean out earwax

• Use hearing aids

• Get surgery