Audiometric Technique

Question 1

Workers health history

Answer 1

• should be taken prior to any hearing test
• helps technician decide if a follow up appointment is necessary
• initial /baseline test is taken

Question 2

Initial/Baseline test

Answer 2

• when you take a worker’s work and personal history that focuses on noise exposure and ear health status

Question 3

Included in personal health history

Answer 3

• personal data like name, birthdate, occupation,length of employment, company, physician
• noise exposure history from previous jobs
  -noise exposure history from current jobs with detail about noise exposure
• noise exposure recreationally
• use of hearing protection and types
• history of disorders like broken ear drums, dizziness, ear infections,surgery,head injury,family history of ear problems
• noticeable hearing loss or ringing in the cars

Question 4

Examining the ears

Answer 4

• check for ear wax buildup
• check external ear for infection or injury
• can use an otoscope

Question 5

Otoscope

Answer 5

• a hand-held instrument with a light that illuminates the ear canal