Audiologist Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is true of the occlusion effect observed during pure tone audiometry? A.It results in artificially poorer thresholds at all frequencies. B.It can affect the measurement of air-conduction thresholds at low frequencies. C.It can affect the measurement of air-conduction thresholds at high frequencies. D.It can affect the measurement of bone-conduction thresholds at low frequencies. E.It can affect the measurement of bone-conduction thresholds at high frequencies. : Co...

Audiology Ans: Clinical concerns about hearing disorders and the underlying pathologies within the auditory system -Diagnostic testing: based on their reason for getting tested -Rehabilitative activities: what's the problem with their hearing? -gives you idea of pathology -medical intervention (ex: ossicular break) -help with new style of hearing What is an audiologist? Ans: -academic degree, clinical training and license to practice -qualified to proved professional services relate...

When did the profession of audiology start? - Began following WWII Who worked together to help servicemen deal with hearing loss? - Professions of otology (ENT) and SLPs What did SLPs develop to help the servicemen with hearing loss? - Developed testing techniques and aural rehabilitation programs Approximately how many million Americans have enough hearing loss to negatively impact their lives? - 31 million Hearing loss is the _____ most common medical problem in the US. - third What pe...

Clinical Audiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers what is audiology? - Correct Answer ️️ -the study of hearing and hearing disorders what is audiology devoted to? - Correct Answer ️️ -devoted to treatment of hearing loss and balance issues all associated with the vestibulocochlear system heavily involved in prevention, identification, and evaluation of hearing disorders audiology has to do with ___ and ___ of those with hearing loss - Correct Answer ️️ - rehabilitation and habil...

external error sound discrimination - ability to perceive differences in another person speech (interpersonal sound error discrimination) communication disorder - an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. speech disorder - atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production and/or absences of voice quality, including pitch, loudness, resonance, and/or durati...

A patient comes to a clinic complaining of short, intense dizzy spells. An audiologist suspects that the patient may have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Which of the following tests is most appropriate to use to confirm the diagnosis? : Dix-Hallpike test 0 dB0 decibels HL is best described by which of the following? : 0 dB0 decibels HL on an audiometer represents the minimum audible pressure needed at each frequency for an individual with normal hearing to detect a pure to...

Intro to Audiology Test 1 Questions and Answers 2023 When did the profession of audiology start? Began following WWII Who worked together to help servicemen deal with hearing loss? Professions of otology (ENT) and SLPs What did SLPs develop to help the servicemen with hearing loss? Developed testing techniques and aural rehabilitation programs Approximately how many million Americans have enough hearing loss to negatively impact their lives? 31 million Hearing lo...

Caloric test is designed to stimulate which of the following structures? : The lateral semicircular canal An individual who continues to react to new stimuli with responses that are carried over from previous tasks exhibits... : Perseveration What is a complete and accurate list of the signals required by federal regulations for monitoring audiometry in industry? : 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz An audiologist wishes to assess the progress of an adult client who is participat...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL SOLVED SOLUTION The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of high dose aspirin therapy for an 88-year-old client with arthritis. The client reports that she can't hear the nurse's questions because her ears are ringing. What action should the nurse implement? A) Refer the client to an audiologist for evaluation of her hearing. B) Advise the client that this is a common side effect of aspirin therapy. C) Notify the healthcare provi...

DOT Exam Study Guide, 236 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution, Updated 2024. Actual Exam Questions included. 5 Feet A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid Audiogram This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears 40 decibels If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 100...