Exam 1

Question 1

highest reverberation level

Answer 1

.6 s

Question 2

loudest expectable level before students enter a classroom

Answer 2

35 dB SPL

Question 3

signal to noise ratio

Answer 3

speech levels compared to background noise levels

Question 4

SNR for normal hearing

Answer 4

15 dB

Question 5

SNR for impaired hearing

Answer 5

20 dB

Question 6

explaining hearing loss to laymen

Answer 6

mild loss can have significant impact
can affect daily life
miss out on important sounds in conversation especially in noisy environments

Question 7

how to help laymen get a better understanding of hearing loss

Answer 7

show a short video simulation
give examples of modifications such as hearing aids, fm systems, facing the person when speaking

Question 8

Children vs adults w/ hearing loss

Answer 8

child with slight hearing loss is more affected than adults with same level

Question 9

child more impacted

Answer 9

poor listening skills
noisy environments
APD w/o interventions or skills to help themselves
unable to self-advocate

Question 10

adult less impacted than child with same level

Answer 10

ability to control environment
knowledge to work the tech and financial ability to purchase it
tools and skills to help themselves

Question 11

purpose of assessments

Answer 11

identifies the individuals hearing needs and challenges

Question 12

formal assessments

Answer 12

structured
standardized

Question 13

informal assessments

Answer 13

flexible
based on observation or conversation

Question 14

importance of assessments

Answer 14

formal assessments ensure thorough investigation
informal allow for adaptability

Question 15

benefits of formal assessments

Answer 15

ensures coverage of all areas
holistic approach
useful for documenting progress
supports insurance reimbursement
user friendly

Question 16

disadvantages of formal assessments

Answer 16

subjective: hard to compare
question phrasing can influence responses
may feel like an interview
lacks flexibility
people may not answer honestly

Question 17

challenges for hearing loss in different situations

Answer 17

face to face
telephone
media
alerting signals

Question 18

face to face

Answer 18

difficulty understanding speech

Question 19

telephone

Answer 19

lacks visual cues

Question 20

media

Answer 20

background noise or unclear sound

Question 21

alerting signals

Answer 21

inability to hear alarms or warnings

Question 22

auditory hierarchy

Answer 22

auditory comprehension
auditory identification
auditory discrimination
auditory detection

Question 23

auditory comprehension

Answer 23

understanding speech (intelligibility)

Question 24

auditory identification

Answer 24

recognizing sounds

Question 25

auditory discrimination

Answer 25

differentiating between sounds
sounds vs noise
location of speech

Question 26

auditory detection

Answer 26

noticing the presence of sound
audibility

Question 27

patient

Answer 27

needs professional treatment

Question 28

client

Answer 28

seeks help voluntarily

Question 29

assessment include

Answer 29

audiological evaluation
speech understanding in quiet and noise
impact of hearing loss on participation

Question 30

audiological evaluation

Answer 30

assessing hearing levels
body structure/function
formal

Question 31

speech understanding in quiet and noise

Answer 31

speech and quiet
speech and noise
activities/limitations
formal

Question 32

impact of hearing loss on participation

Answer 32

participation
informal
social, work, psychological

Question 33

case history

Answer 33

gather background info

Question 34

questionnaires

Answer 34

understanding social and emotional impact

Question 35

compensatory strategies

Answer 35

reduce or offset hearing loss challenges

Question 36

list compensatory strategies

Answer 36

using hearing aids, reducing background noise

Question 37

evaluate effectiveness

Answer 37

determine what works best for individual

Question 38

evaluate deficits

Answer 38

determine how hearing loss affects daily functioning

Question 39

action plan

Answer 39

address deficits through technological solutions, environmental modifications, behavioral changes

Question 40

body structure

Answer 40

anatomical area affected

Question 41

body function

Answer 41

capabilities of the auditory system

Question 42

activities

Answer 42

tasks the person can perform

Question 43

participation

Answer 43

engagement in life situations

Question 44

environment

Answer 44

external conditions affecting communication

Question 45

personal factors

Answer 45

individual perceptions and behaviors