Chapter 1
Fill in the Blank
1. Audiologists are responsible for caring for persons with ____________.
2. _____________ is considered to be the Father of Audiology.
3. Over the age of 75 years, the proportion of adults with hearing loss is approximately
___________.
4. Up to _____in 1000 children is born with some degree of hearing impairment.
5. The medical specialty that treats diseases of the ear is called ______________.
6. In the United States, audiometers started being used in clinical hearing assessment during
the 19___s.
7. The first academic program in audiology was established by Raymond Carhart at
___________ University.
8. One of the first hearing research centers in the United States was ______ at Harvard
University.
9. Harvey Fletcher worked at the _______ Laboratories.
10. An audiologist and mentee of Raymond Carhart who is particularly well-known for
developing clinical diagnostic hearing tests is _____________.
11. Audiologists started becoming involved in the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids in
the 19___s.
12. A professional who has expertise in providing patient services along with research
education and experience is termed a __________________.
13. Audiologists who choose to work with manufacturers of hearing aids and related
equipment are called ___________ audiologists.
True or False:
14. Audiologists are non-physician healthcare professionals who treat hearing loss with
techniques other than medicine or surgery.
Multiple Choice
15. Which of the following is a true specialty area in audiology
a. Pediatric audiology
b. Hearing testing
c. Working in a medical clinic
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Fill in the Blank
1. Audiologists are responsible for caring for persons with ____________.
2. _____________ is considered to be the Father of Audiology.
3. Over the age of 75 years, the proportion of adults with hearing loss is approximately
___________.
4. Up to _____in 1000 children is born with some degree of hearing impairment.
5. The medical specialty that treats diseases of the ear is called ______________.
6. In the United States, audiometers started being used in clinical hearing assessment during
the 19___s.
7. The first academic program in audiology was established by Raymond Carhart at
___________ University.
8. One of the first hearing research centers in the United States was ______ at Harvard
University.
9. Harvey Fletcher worked at the _______ Laboratories.
10. An audiologist and mentee of Raymond Carhart who is particularly well-known for
developing clinical diagnostic hearing tests is _____________.
11. Audiologists started becoming involved in the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids in
the 19___s.
12. A professional who has expertise in providing patient services along with research
education and experience is termed a __________________.
13. Audiologists who choose to work with manufacturers of hearing aids and related
equipment are called ___________ audiologists.
True or False:
14. Audiologists are non-physician healthcare professionals who treat hearing loss with
techniques other than medicine or surgery.
Multiple Choice
15. Which of the following is a true specialty area in audiology
a. Pediatric audiology
b. Hearing testing
c. Working in a medical clinic
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