Classification of Hearing loss (degrees) + more Flashcards
memorize what decibels lvls correspond to what degree.
1
Q
0-25 dB
A
Normal
2
Q
26-40 dB
A
Mild Loss
3
Q
41-55 dB
A
Moderate loss
4
Q
56-70 dB
A
Moderately severe
5
Q
71-90 dB
A
Severe loss
6
Q
91+ dB
A
Profound loss
7
Q
Sensorineural
A
(loss in the inner ear generally or retro cochlear loss occurs
after the inner ear either auditory nerve or central processing disorder)
8
Q
Conductive
A
( loss occurs before the inner ear. IE- wax in the canal or other
blockage, middle ear fluid, or pressure ) characterized by a difference
between AC and BC scores )
9
Q
IA
A
Interaural Attenuation is the reduction in intensity, at one ear, of an acoustic stimulus presented to the other ear canal as the sound is transmitted through the
head
