Audiograms Flashcards
1
Q
area below line?
A
can hear this
2
Q
Area above line?
A
cannot hear this
3
Q
Line marks the threshold for…
A
when the patient can hear
4
Q
x axis
A
frequency Hz
5
Q
y axis
A
amplitude dB
6
Q
right is always right (O)…
A
left is always X
7
Q
normal adult amplitude range
A
0-25 dB
8
Q
normal child amplitude range
A
0-15 dB
9
Q
types of hearing loss
A
conductive
sensorineural
mixed
10
Q
conductive loss audiogram will show:
A
normal range bone conduction (triangle) BUT lowered air conduction thresholds
11
Q
Sensorineural loss audiogram will show:
A
lowered bone + air conduction thresholds
12
Q
Mixed loss audiogram will show:
A
Lowered bone + air conduction thresholds BUT there is a significant gap between the thresholds
