NEWBORN HEARNING TEST

Question 1

This screening process is a diagnostic test that identifies any problems or issues with regard
to the baby’s hearing and ears.

Answer 1

Newborn Hearing Test

Question 2

Hearing screening for babies should be done by an

Answer 2

audiologist

Question 3

When is it administered?

Answer 3

before being discharged if the baby is born in a hospital. Otherwise, it will be done within the first few weeks.

Question 4

The test should be done within the ___of life, although it can be done as early as 3 months.

Answer 4

first 4 to 5 weeks

Question 5

A small ear probe is placed in the baby’s ear canal.
Gentle clicking sounds are played.
The ear will bounce back an echo.

Answer 5

Automated Otoacoustic Emission (AOAE) test

Question 6

The possibility of having unclear results could indicate that when the test was performed:
(AOAE)

Answer 6

rhe infant was disturbed.
There was noise in the background.
The ear is full of fluid or has a temporary obstruction.

Question 7

In case of unclear results, a second test will be done.

Answer 7

Same as the first test (AOAE)
Different test – Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) test

Question 8

Three (3) little sensors/electrodes are placed on the infant’s head/forehead and one behind each ear

Answer 8

Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) test:

Question 9

How is it done?

Answer 9

Gentle clicking sounds are played.
The doctors can measure the response from the electrodes
This test will take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete.

Question 10

While the AABR and AOAE tests are common and effective, it is possible that the tests will overlook some tones. This means that the infant could be

Answer 10

partially deaf.

Question 11

OAE

Answer 11

Good ear piece fit ensuring a 1/4 turn, staying securely w/o support

Question 12

AAB

Answer 12

Skinm preparation 3-5 wipes in 1 direction using prep pad on the 3 sensor sites

Question 13

Before three (3) months of age, all babies who do not pass the first screening should have a

Answer 13

comprehensive hearing test.

Question 14

Early detection of a hearing loss and enrollment in a program for babies with hearing loss (starting when the baby is six (6) months old) allows a child to:

Answer 14

Improve interpersonal communication skills
Perform well in school
Get along with the other kids

Question 15

ccording to studies, if any hearing problems are detected and assistance and intervention begin by ______, the child will have the highest chance of developing spoken language at par with hearing peer

Answer 15

6 months of age

Question 16

r an “Act That Establishes the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening for the Prevention, Early
Diagnosis, and Intervention of Hearing Loss,” mandates that all Filipino babies should be tested and screened with regard to
their hearing capacity.

Answer 16

Republic Act 9709

Question 17

For babies delivered outside the hospital, they are required to undergo a hearing screening test within the

Answer 17

first three months from the day they were born.

Question 18

It strictly states that discharge of the baby from the hospital would only be allowed if he/she undergoes a

Answer 18

hearing screening test first