Exam Flashcards
Is Alport Syndrome preventable?
No
What type of hearing loss do individuals with Alport syndrome most likely have?
sensorineural bilateral hearing loss
Is hearing loss more common in men or women in Alport Syndrome?
Men
What age is considered best practice to start doing yearly hearing screenings in individuals with Alport Syndrome?
5 years old
What percentage of children with severe hearing loss have Branchio-oto-renal syndrome?
2%
Branchio-oto-renal syndrome can be prevented through supplements.
False
Branchio question 3
What does the C in CHARGE syndrome stand for?
columba
CHARGE syndrome is very rare, affecting 1 in 8,500-10,000 newborns across the world
True
Are people with CHARGE syndrome likely to have an anomalous pinna?
True
Children with Down Syndrome typically have normal middle ear function, making hearing loss a minor concern for SLPs.
False
Kids with Down Syndrome often have trouble hearing because of
problems with middle ear
What can help drain fluid in the middle ear if otitis media persists?
Tubes
In adulthood, those with FASD might experience trouble with the law and find it difficult to live on their own.
True
This is the most common hearing impairment type associated with FASD.
sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
Jervell-Lange Neilson Syndrome is a genetic syndrome thta impacts the following systems
heart and ears
A person with Jerrell-Lange Neilson Syndrome has a profound sesnorineural hearing loss.
True
For a person with Jerrell-lange Neilson syndrome, which rehab strategy is best for the development of spoken language?
cochlear implants
