Hearing Instrument Specialist UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
acoustic neuroma - CORRECT ANSWER - slow-growing benign tumor of the 8th cranial
nerve
acoustic reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - a reflex that protects the ear from intense sounds,
via contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles
air conduction - CORRECT ANSWER - the process by which sound waves enter the ear
through the pinna, to reach the eardrum
amplitude - CORRECT ANSWER - quality of sound, also known as loudness that
indicates the level of disturbance in a sound pressure wave. measured in decibels (dB)
assistive listening device (ALD) - CORRECT ANSWER - device designed to help a
person with hearing loss hear alerts and signals - such as telephones and alarm clocks - as well as
converse in difficult listening environments
assistive listening system - CORRECT ANSWER - technology that improves the sound
quality and volume of public address systems for people with hearing loss
audiogram - CORRECT ANSWER - graph from an audiometric test that indicates your
hearing thresholds for pure tones
audiologist - CORRECT ANSWER - specialist trained to identify and measure hearing
loss and vestibular disorders
auditory brainstem response (ABR) - CORRECT ANSWER - measurement of electrical
impulses sent from the inner ear to the auditory portions of the brain
, auditory cortex - CORRECT ANSWER - section of the brain, located in each temporal
lobe, that processes electrical signals from the auditory nerve
auditory nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - neurological pathway from the inner ear to the
brain
aural rehabilitation - CORRECT ANSWER - therapeutic program that helps you adjust to
hearing loss
autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) - CORRECT ANSWER - condition when your
body's immune system attacks normal cells in your inner ear
balance - CORRECT ANSWER - body system that allows you to know where you are in
the environment and to maintain desired position. it results from the interworking of your brain,
inner ear, eyes, muscles, and nerves.
barotrauma - CORRECT ANSWER - condition, also called airplane ear, resulting from
unequal pressure between your middle ear and the outside environment
basilar membrane - CORRECT ANSWER - structure in the cochlea that supports the
organ of Corti and responds to the incoming sound waves
behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER - type of hearing aid with a
circuitry casing that rests behind the ear
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - CORRECT ANSWER - condition
characterized by sudden, short bursts of vertigo
binaural - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to hear sounds with both ears. this is important
for good hearing and critical for location of the sources of sounds
Questions and CORRECT Answers
acoustic neuroma - CORRECT ANSWER - slow-growing benign tumor of the 8th cranial
nerve
acoustic reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - a reflex that protects the ear from intense sounds,
via contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles
air conduction - CORRECT ANSWER - the process by which sound waves enter the ear
through the pinna, to reach the eardrum
amplitude - CORRECT ANSWER - quality of sound, also known as loudness that
indicates the level of disturbance in a sound pressure wave. measured in decibels (dB)
assistive listening device (ALD) - CORRECT ANSWER - device designed to help a
person with hearing loss hear alerts and signals - such as telephones and alarm clocks - as well as
converse in difficult listening environments
assistive listening system - CORRECT ANSWER - technology that improves the sound
quality and volume of public address systems for people with hearing loss
audiogram - CORRECT ANSWER - graph from an audiometric test that indicates your
hearing thresholds for pure tones
audiologist - CORRECT ANSWER - specialist trained to identify and measure hearing
loss and vestibular disorders
auditory brainstem response (ABR) - CORRECT ANSWER - measurement of electrical
impulses sent from the inner ear to the auditory portions of the brain
, auditory cortex - CORRECT ANSWER - section of the brain, located in each temporal
lobe, that processes electrical signals from the auditory nerve
auditory nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - neurological pathway from the inner ear to the
brain
aural rehabilitation - CORRECT ANSWER - therapeutic program that helps you adjust to
hearing loss
autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) - CORRECT ANSWER - condition when your
body's immune system attacks normal cells in your inner ear
balance - CORRECT ANSWER - body system that allows you to know where you are in
the environment and to maintain desired position. it results from the interworking of your brain,
inner ear, eyes, muscles, and nerves.
barotrauma - CORRECT ANSWER - condition, also called airplane ear, resulting from
unequal pressure between your middle ear and the outside environment
basilar membrane - CORRECT ANSWER - structure in the cochlea that supports the
organ of Corti and responds to the incoming sound waves
behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER - type of hearing aid with a
circuitry casing that rests behind the ear
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - CORRECT ANSWER - condition
characterized by sudden, short bursts of vertigo
binaural - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to hear sounds with both ears. this is important
for good hearing and critical for location of the sources of sounds
