ch 12 - hearing

Question 1

what gender is more likely to be hearing impaired

Answer 1

men

Question 2

consequences of hearing impairment (4)

Answer 2

• diminished quality of life
• increased hospitalizations
• depression
• falls/safety risks

Question 3

2 types of hearing loss

Answer 3

• conductive

- sensorineural (presbycusis, noise induced)

Question 4

type of hearing loss: Damage to inner ear or neural

pathways

Answer 4

sensorineural hearing loss

Question 5

type of sensorineural hearing loss: 
-most common form of hearing 
loss, worsens with age
-first sign is difficulty hearing in 
noisy environments
-affects high frequency

Answer 5

presbycusis

Question 6

type of sensorineural hearing loss:

• 2nd most common form of hearing loss
• mechanical injury to sensory hair cells of cochlea
• continuous noise exposure

Answer 6

noise induced hearing loss

Question 7

type of hearing loss: Abnormalities of external and
middle ear that reduce
transmission of sound

Answer 7

conductive hearing loss

Question 8

possible causes conductive hearing loss (6)

Answer 8

• otosclerosis
• infection
• perforated eardrum
• fluid in middle ear
• tumor
• cerumen accumulation

Question 9

2 interventions to enhance hearing

Answer 9

• hearing aid

- cochlear implant

Question 10

Used for sensorineural hearing 
loss where hearing aids aren’t 
effective; Bypasses damaged portions of 
the ear and directly 
stimulates auditory nerve

Answer 10

cochlear implant

Question 11

what do pts with cochlear implant have to avoid

Answer 11

MRIs

Question 12

effective communication tips for older adult with hearing loss (6)

Answer 12

• face pt
• light on speakers face
• lower tone of voice
• reduce background noises
• use nonverbal communication/tools
• project voice, keep hands away from face