Understanding audiograms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

hertz is a unit of: - answers-sound frequency decibel is a unit of: - answers-sound intensity the frequency of sound is perceived as: - answers-pitch what is the first thing you should do when fitting earplugs? - answers-a. pull the top of the ear to align the ear canal b. roll the earplug down into a tight, crease-free cylinder c. CHECK THE EAR CANAL FOR ANY OCCLUSIONS d. insert the earplug deep into the ear canal hearing tests do not have to be conducted in a sound booth as long...

A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing healthcare professional is counseling a PT on hearing...

CAOHC's primary objective is to: a. Promote hearing loss prevention by enhancing the quality of occupational hearing conservation practices b. Provide input to legislative action regarding occupational hearing program implementation c. Train council members in occupational hearing program implementation d. Train audiologists in occupational hearing program implementation A A COHC is NOT able to train other OHCs to do manual testing, to be a Professional Supervisor, or ___________________...

ILE Exam questions and correct answers 2022A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing healthcar...

ENT FINAL EXAMS QUESIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. A 63-year-old male presents with an asymptomatic lesion in his mouth that was discovered by his dentist at a check-up. It is ill marginated with pigment ranging from medium brown to black. Parts of the lesion are raised. What is the next appropriate step in management? A. Have the patient return in 30 days to see if the lesion resolves on its own. B. KOH prep of the lesion C. Biopsy D. Call your supervising physician ...

List five *assessment and verification* measures. - CORRECT ANSWER-1) The aided audiogram 2) Speech testing 3) Real ear measurement 4) Subjective measures 5) Surveys/Communication scales What do our textbook authors say about the usefulness of aided audiograms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aided audiograms are *rarely useful*. But Peterson disagrees because certain professionals love them. Which professionals tend to love aided audiograms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Teachers of the hearing impaired and...

CAOHC Exam Study Unit of measurement for frequency (pitch) - ANS Hertz (Hz) Unit of measurement for intensity (loudness) - ANS Decibel (dB) Risk of damage from noise - ANS How loud (intensity) and how long (duration) Steady-state or continuous noise, e.g. generator - ANS Lasts 1 second or longer Impulse or Impact noise, e.g. gunfire or nail gun - ANS Lasts less than one second Parts of the outer ear - ANS Pinna and external auditory canal Parts of the middle ear - ...

ILE Exam Sept 17th Questions and Answers / 100% Verified Correct!! A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components - Correct answer-C. poor ...

A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components - C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing healthcare professional is counseling a PT on hearing in...

ILE Exam Sept 17th Solved and Verified 100% Correct!! A PT hearing evaluation reveals moderate symmetrical loss without air-bone gaps. WRS 60% in AS, 72% AD and 44% AU. The PT has never worn amplification. The case history reveals arthritis, diabetes, and macular degeneration. what is a possible contraindication for fitting both ears? A. bilateral recruitment B. poor binaural QuickSIN score C. poor bilateral fusion D. Bilateral conductive components C. poor bilateral fusion A hearing...