Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Hearing loss affects approx ___% of the population. _____ million americans
A
20; 48
2
Q
The number of americans with hearing loss has __________ in the past 30 years
A
doubled
3
Q
Out of all hearing losses, only ___-___% are correctable
A
5;10
4
Q
how many live births have hearing delays significant enough to have delays in speech language development
A
1-3/1000
5
Q
by school entry how many children have a significant permanent hearing loss
A
4.5/1000
6
Q
Define Audiology
A
the science of hearing and balance
art and science of assessment
(re)habilitation of individuals with hearing impairment or balance problems
7
Q
What are the 2 general areas of audiology
A
diagnosis and (re)habilitation
8
Q
The profession of audiology MUST be ________ driven
A
client
