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WorksheetsQuiz on Paediatric Audiological Assessment
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
What percentage of childhood hearing loss is attributed to avoidable causes?
30%
50%
60%
70%
Which of the following is a prenatal cause of hearing loss?
Maternal diabetes
Bacterial meningitis
Traumatic delivery
Low birth weight
What is the Apgar Score used for?
Assessing hearing loss
Evaluating newborn health
Measuring maternal health
Determining genetic factors
Which infection is NOT associated with congenital hearing loss?
Influenza
Toxoplasmosis
HIV
Cytomegalovirus
What is the primary risk factor for hearing loss in newborns?
High birth weight
Parental education
Low birth weight
Maternal age
Which of the following is a postnatal cause of hearing loss?
Genetic factors
Hypoxia
Maternal diabetes
Intrauterine infections
What is the classic triad for Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Meningitis, hypoxia, craniofacial anomalies
Low birth weight, jaundice, seizures
SNHL, eye abnormalities, congenital heart disease
Hearing loss, diabetes, cognitive delay
Which of the following is a common ototoxic drug?
Penicillin
Acetaminophen
Amikacin
Ibuprofen
What is the role of the Rh factor in hearing loss?
It causes infections
It leads to genetic disorders
It can cause complications during pregnancy
It has no effect on hearing
Which of the following is a sign of Erythroblastosis Fetalis?
Low birth weight
All of the above
Cognitive impairment
Hearing loss
What is the incidence of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with bacterial meningitis?
50%
30.6%
20%
10%
Which maternal condition can lead to low birth weight?
Hypertension
Gestational diabetes
All of the above
Toxemia
What is the primary cause of hearing loss in infants admitted to NICU for more than five days?
Environmental factors
Genetic factors
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
Ototoxicity
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of congenital syphilis?
High blood pressure
Cognitive delay
Hearing loss
Rash
What is the most common infective virus associated with hearing loss?
Herpes simplex virus
Cytomegalovirus
Rubella
Toxoplasmosis
What is the recommended monitoring frequency for infants at risk of hearing loss?
Only if symptoms appear
Annually until age 5
Every 6 months until age 3
Every month until age 1
Which of the following is a characteristic of autosomal recessive hearing loss?
One parent has hearing loss
Both parents have normal hearing
Only males are affected
It is always progressive
What is the effect of high bilirubin levels in newborns?
Increased weight
Hearing loss
Improved cognitive function
Enhanced immunity
Which of the following is a risk factor for postnatal hearing loss?
All of the above
Low socioeconomic status
Maternal age
Parental concern
What is the primary focus of public health strategies in preventing hearing loss?
Treatment options
Early diagnosis
Genetic counseling
Avoidable causes
Which of the following is a common environmental risk factor for hearing loss?
Low birth weight
Maternal age
Genetic predisposition
Noise exposure
What is the role of parental concern in identifying hearing loss in infants?
It is only relevant for older children
It is often ignored
It is a significant indicator
It has no impact
Which of the following is a complication associated with the Rh factor?
Hearing loss
Cognitive delay
All of the above
Low birth weight
What is the primary cause of hearing loss in children during the perinatal period?
Genetic factors
Infections
Complications during delivery
Environmental factors
Which of the following is a characteristic of congenital rubella syndrome?
Hearing loss
All of the above
Cognitive delay
Eye abnormalities
What is the effect of ototoxic drugs on hearing?
They can cause hearing loss
They only affect balance
They improve hearing
They have no effect
Which of the following is a sign of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder?
Normal cochlea function
Hearing loss with normal hearing tests
Progressive hearing loss
All of the above
What is the primary focus of monitoring infants for hearing loss?
To evaluate parental concerns
To assess environmental risks
To detect delayed onset hearing loss
To identify genetic factors
Which of the following is a common cause of acquired hearing loss?
All of the above
Environmental exposure
Genetic factors
Infections
What is the significance of the TORCH infections?
They have no impact on pregnancy
They only affect adults
They are associated with hearing loss
They are all treatable
Which of the following is a characteristic of craniofacial anomalies?
They are associated with hearing loss
They have no impact on hearing
They only occur in males
They are always genetic
What is the role of the maternal environment in hearing loss?
It is only relevant during pregnancy
It can contribute to hearing loss
It only affects older children
It has no effect
