Lec 4. AOAE and AABR

Question 1

What range of sound level should the click be delivered at for a TEOAE?

a. 40-50 dBSPL
b. 14-22 dBSPL
c. 80-88 dBSPL
d. 120 dBSPL

Answer 1

c. 80-88 dBSPL

Question 2

The expected amplitude size of an emission would be what if in its normal physiological range?

a. 12dBSPL
b. 0dBSPL
c. 55dBSPL
d. 20dBSPL

Answer 2

b. 0dBSPL

Question 3

Which of these does a clear response AABR not give to the audiologist?

a. frequency specific information of hearing
b. Information on the integrity of the neural pathway
c. A guide to hearing level
d. Less likelihood of ANSD

Answer 3

a. frequency specific information of hearing

Question 4

Why might gestational age be important when considering an AABR?

a. to allow for sufficient neuromaturation
b. For deriving the exact threshold
c. AABR’s cannot be recorded on babies unless they are full term
d. For older babies a tone-pip AABR would be the test of choice

Answer 4

a. to allow for sufficient neuromaturation