Language and Communication DHH Review

The middle ear consists of the tympanic membrane and the bony ossicles called the ______ , ______ , and ________.

• malleus, incus, and stapes

• mallet, ink, and staples

• malleus, incus, and stirrup

Which of the following best describes the cochlea?

• The outer most part of the ear that collects sound waves.

• The spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear.

• The muscle that controls the movement of the tympanic membrane.

Draw a pinna.

When might an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) be administered to an infant?

• To monitor the possible progression of existing hearing loss.

• If a newborn fails their newborn hearing screening.

• If there is a family history of genetic hearing loss.

Hearing loss that is 91dB or greater would be categorized as

Deaf people who use American Sign Language as their primary mode of communication would never get a cochlear implant.

• True

• False