Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Exam
What is the acronym for CAOHC? - Answer-Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing
Conservation
What is the primary purpose of CAOHC? - Answer-It is to implement resources and guidance to facilitate
the practice of hearing loss prevention through standardized training and credentialing of OHCs.
CAOHC council is comprised of ____ professional organizations. - Answer-9 professional organizations
CAOHC provides training for - Answer-OHCs, CDs, and PSs
CAOHC Certification period is for ____years. - Answer-5 years
Hazardous noise exposure can result in both _____ and ______ effects on the individual. - Answer-
physiological and psychological
High blood pressure and increased stress and fatigue would be examples of a (n) ___ effect of hearing
loss. - Answer-non-auditory
, Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus) and difficulty understanding speech would be examples of a (n)
effect of hearing loss. - Answer-auditory
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) tends to show a notch at ______Hz. This is considered a _______ pitch
sound. - Answer-4000Hz
High
The clarity or understanding of speech is dependent on good hearing in the ________ frequency range. -
Answer-high
Damage to hearing is a function of both ______ and _______ of the sound. - Answer-duration intensity
A temporary reduction in hearing that may recover is called a _____ ______ ______. - Answer-
temporary threshold shift
A permanent worsening of hearing is called ____ _____ _____. - Answer-permanent threshold shift.
NIHL is a common occupational illness and the highest percentage of workers exposed is in
____________________. - Answer-manufacturing
The three major parts of the ear are the ______,_______ and _______ear. - Answer-outer, middle and
inner ear
The three types of hearing loss are ________. _________. and ________. - Answer-conductive,
sensorineural, and mixed
A __________ hearing loss can be treated and occurs in the outer or middle ear. - Answer-conductive
Exam
What is the acronym for CAOHC? - Answer-Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing
Conservation
What is the primary purpose of CAOHC? - Answer-It is to implement resources and guidance to facilitate
the practice of hearing loss prevention through standardized training and credentialing of OHCs.
CAOHC council is comprised of ____ professional organizations. - Answer-9 professional organizations
CAOHC provides training for - Answer-OHCs, CDs, and PSs
CAOHC Certification period is for ____years. - Answer-5 years
Hazardous noise exposure can result in both _____ and ______ effects on the individual. - Answer-
physiological and psychological
High blood pressure and increased stress and fatigue would be examples of a (n) ___ effect of hearing
loss. - Answer-non-auditory
, Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus) and difficulty understanding speech would be examples of a (n)
effect of hearing loss. - Answer-auditory
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) tends to show a notch at ______Hz. This is considered a _______ pitch
sound. - Answer-4000Hz
High
The clarity or understanding of speech is dependent on good hearing in the ________ frequency range. -
Answer-high
Damage to hearing is a function of both ______ and _______ of the sound. - Answer-duration intensity
A temporary reduction in hearing that may recover is called a _____ ______ ______. - Answer-
temporary threshold shift
A permanent worsening of hearing is called ____ _____ _____. - Answer-permanent threshold shift.
NIHL is a common occupational illness and the highest percentage of workers exposed is in
____________________. - Answer-manufacturing
The three major parts of the ear are the ______,_______ and _______ear. - Answer-outer, middle and
inner ear
The three types of hearing loss are ________. _________. and ________. - Answer-conductive,
sensorineural, and mixed
A __________ hearing loss can be treated and occurs in the outer or middle ear. - Answer-conductive
