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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the prevalence of debilitating hearing loss globally?

a) 100 million
b) 360 million
c) 48 million
d) 14 million

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B

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Which war prompted the development of aural rehabilitation centers?

a) World War I
b) World War II
c) Korean War
d) Vietnam War

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B

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In which decade did audiology clinics begin moving toward electroacoustic measures?

a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1980s

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C

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4
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When did the American Speech Correction Society adopt audiology as a profession?

a) 1947
b) 1955
c) 1960
d) 1970

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A

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5
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Which of the following requires 10 continuing education hours per year for certification?

a) ABA Board Certification
b) ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
c) Licensure
d) A&B

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D

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What percentage of school-aged children have some degree of hearing loss?

a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 7%
d) 15%

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D

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7
Q

What is the percentage of baby boomers with hearing problems?

a) 14.6%
b) 20%
c) 10.3%
d) 15.2%

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A

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8
Q

How many Americans are exposed to hazardous noise levels or ototoxic chemicals at work?

a) 50 million
b) 48 million
c) 30 million
d) 16 million

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C

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9
Q

Which specialty area focuses on hearing in animals?

a) Medical Audiology
b) Pediatric Audiology
c) Industrial Audiology
d) Animal Audiology

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D

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What is the required academic degree to practice audiology today?

a) Bachelor’s Degree
b) Master’s Degree
c) Doctorate (Au.D)
d) None

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C

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11
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Which of the following settings employs the highest percentage of audiologists?

a) Medical setting
b) Private practice
c) Schools
d) Corporate audiology

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A

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12
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Which of the following conditions can untreated hearing loss in adults lead to?

a) Increased income
b) Depression
c) Improved physical activity
d) Enhanced relationships

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B

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13
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Which certification is voluntary but requires 20 continuing education hours per year?

a) ABA Board Certification
b) ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
c) Licensure
d) State registration

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A

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14
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What percentage of American children experience ear infections by age 3?

a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 83%

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D

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What is the first professional doctorate program in audiology?

a) Baylor College of Medicine
b) Harvard Medical School
c) Johns Hopkins University
d) Mayo Clinic

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16
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Which association is primarily involved in certifying audiologists?

a) ASHA
b) ABA
c) American Academy of Audiology
d) Academy of Doctors of Audiology

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C

17
Q

What is the fastest-growing employment setting for audiologists?

a) Military
b) Physician offices
c) Private practice
d) University hospitals

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C

18
Q

Which decade saw the ASHA prohibition on audiologists dispensing hearing aids lifted?

a) 1960s
b) late 1970s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s

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B

19
Q

Which specialty area focuses on auditory systems in educational settings?

a) Industrial Audiology
b) Pediatric Audiology
c) Educational Audiology
d) Recreational Audiology

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C

20
Q

What is the estimated annual cost for treating childhood ear infections in the U.S.?

a) $1 billion
b) $2 billion
c) $5 billion
d) $10 billion

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C

21
Q

What percentage of Generation Xers already have hearing loss?

a) 5.3%
b) 7.4%
c) 10%
d) 15%

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B

22
Q

Which organizational umbrella is the ABA Board Certification under?

a) ASHA
b) American Academy of Audiology
c) Academy of Doctors of Audiology
d) Military Audiology Association

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B

23
Q

What percentage of audiologists work in hospitals?

a) 10%
b) 12%
c) 15%
d) 20%

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B

24
Q

What percentage of audiologists are employed in primary or secondary school settings?

a) 5%
b) 7%
c) 3%
d) 10%

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C

25
Q

What impact can hearing loss have on older adults?

a) Improved cognitive function
b) Increased physical dysfunction
c) Decreased risk of depression
d) Enhanced social life

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B

26
Q

Which condition is treated using cochlear implants in audiology?

a) Tinnitus
b) Balance disorders
c) Profound hearing loss
d) Ear infections

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C

27
Q

Who typically staffs aural rehabilitation centers following World War II?

a) Otologists
b) Pediatricians
c) Speech pathologists
d) Nurses

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C

28
Q

What year did the first Doctors of Audiology graduate?

a) 1947
b) 1975
c) 1996
d) 2000

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C

29
Q

hich is the most common setting for audiologists to work with veterans?

a) Private practice
b) Military / VA
c) Schools
d) University clinics

A

B

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