Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Speech Reception Threshold (SRT)



Speech Recognition Threshold - Answer-the intensity at which an individual can identify simple speech
materials approximately 50% of the time



SRT measurement - Answer-dB HL



SRT purpose - Answer-Check to pure tone findings

Serves as basis for determining supra threshold speech testing



Spondees - Answer-two syllable word with equal emphasis on both syllables

ex: hotdog, cupcake



Step 1 of SRT procedure - Answer-Familiarize the words

-Reading words at approximately 30-40 dB SL

---Use those words understood



Step 2 of SRT procedure - Answer-Determine starting level for testing



Step 3 of SRT procedure - Answer-Determine threshold



"Old" way SRT threshold search - Answer--Familiarize 30-40 dB above PTA