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Audiology Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
Audiology Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
[Meer zien]Audiology Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
[Meer zien]The purpose of audiological assessment is to get quantitative and qualitative 
information on hearing loss in terms of the amount, the type, and the configuration. The 
amount of hearing loss is a quantitative measurement expressed in dB. It is tested using 
pure tones at frequencies between 500-...
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In winkelwagenThe purpose of audiological assessment is to get quantitative and qualitative 
information on hearing loss in terms of the amount, the type, and the configuration. The 
amount of hearing loss is a quantitative measurement expressed in dB. It is tested using 
pure tones at frequencies between 500-...
What do behavioral tests measure? 
: A patient's subjective perception of sound 
What do physiological tests measure? 
: The objective measure of the body's response to sound 
What are examples of behavioral tests? 
: Pure tone testing 
Speech audiometry 
Why are physiological tests needed? 
: Wit...
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In winkelwagenWhat do behavioral tests measure? 
: A patient's subjective perception of sound 
What do physiological tests measure? 
: The objective measure of the body's response to sound 
What are examples of behavioral tests? 
: Pure tone testing 
Speech audiometry 
Why are physiological tests needed? 
: Wit...
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Audiology Praxis Test Questions & 100% 
Correct Answers | Latest Update | Graded 
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For which of the following instruments do national standards or uniform performance 
standards for calibration exist? 
a. Pure tone audiometers 
b. OAEs 
c. ABR 
d. all have calibration standards 
...
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For which of the following instruments do national standards or uniform performance 
standards for calibration exist? 
a. Pure tone audiometers 
b. OAEs 
c. ABR 
d. all have calibration standards 
...
Wave compression 
: air molecules come together 
wave rarefaction 
: air molecules are far apart 
Period 
: time that elapses during ONE complete cycle 
inverse of frequency 
=seconds/cycle 
frequency 
: number of complete cycles per second 
=1/period 
Procedure for a hearing test (puretone) 
: air ...
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In winkelwagenWave compression 
: air molecules come together 
wave rarefaction 
: air molecules are far apart 
Period 
: time that elapses during ONE complete cycle 
inverse of frequency 
=seconds/cycle 
frequency 
: number of complete cycles per second 
=1/period 
Procedure for a hearing test (puretone) 
: air ...
What is the relationship between fundamental frequencies and harmonics? 
: F0= lowest freq component of a complex periodic sound; harmonic is a regular 
and repeating multiple of the f0 
In which frequencies and at what intensities are most speech sounds produced? 
: When applied to speech, the hum...
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In winkelwagenWhat is the relationship between fundamental frequencies and harmonics? 
: F0= lowest freq component of a complex periodic sound; harmonic is a regular 
and repeating multiple of the f0 
In which frequencies and at what intensities are most speech sounds produced? 
: When applied to speech, the hum...
A patient comes to a clinic complaining of short, intense dizzy spells. An audiologist 
suspects that the patient may have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Which 
of the following tests is most appropriate to use to confirm the diagnosis? 
: Dix-Hallpike test 
0 dB0 decibels HL is best...
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In winkelwagenA patient comes to a clinic complaining of short, intense dizzy spells. An audiologist 
suspects that the patient may have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Which 
of the following tests is most appropriate to use to confirm the diagnosis? 
: Dix-Hallpike test 
0 dB0 decibels HL is best...
The caloric test is designed to stimulate which of the following structures? 
· Utricle 
· Saccule 
· SSC 
· Posterior SSC 
· Lateral SSC 
: lateral SSC 
An audiologist fits a young woman with binaural BTE hearing aids three weeks ago. The 
patient reports that the devices have provided suitab...
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In winkelwagenThe caloric test is designed to stimulate which of the following structures? 
· Utricle 
· Saccule 
· SSC 
· Posterior SSC 
· Lateral SSC 
: lateral SSC 
An audiologist fits a young woman with binaural BTE hearing aids three weeks ago. The 
patient reports that the devices have provided suitab...
What is the most likely diagnosis based on the results? 
(A) Otosclerosis 
(B) Otitis media 
(C) Bilateral atresia 
(D) Impacted cerumen 
(E) Perforated tympanic membrane 
: Otitis Media 
Which of the following scores are mostly likely to be obtained if word recognition is 
assessed using an age-ap...
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In winkelwagenWhat is the most likely diagnosis based on the results? 
(A) Otosclerosis 
(B) Otitis media 
(C) Bilateral atresia 
(D) Impacted cerumen 
(E) Perforated tympanic membrane 
: Otitis Media 
Which of the following scores are mostly likely to be obtained if word recognition is 
assessed using an age-ap...
The current graduate in Audiology today must obtain a professional Doctorate degree. 
: True 
Prior to WWII who provided hearing care services? 
: physicians and hearing aid dispensers 
List two reasons for the growth of Audiology: 
: Baby boomers, newborn hearing screenings (early identification), ...
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In winkelwagenThe current graduate in Audiology today must obtain a professional Doctorate degree. 
: True 
Prior to WWII who provided hearing care services? 
: physicians and hearing aid dispensers 
List two reasons for the growth of Audiology: 
: Baby boomers, newborn hearing screenings (early identification), ...
Audiologists are responsible for caring for persons with 
: Hearing Loss 
Father of Audiology 
: Raymond Carhart 
what percentage are over the age of 75 years, proportion of adults with hearing loss is 
appoximately. 
: 50% 
Up to ___ in 1000 child is born with some degree of hearing loss. 
: 6 
ot...
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In winkelwagenAudiologists are responsible for caring for persons with 
: Hearing Loss 
Father of Audiology 
: Raymond Carhart 
what percentage are over the age of 75 years, proportion of adults with hearing loss is 
appoximately. 
: 50% 
Up to ___ in 1000 child is born with some degree of hearing loss. 
: 6 
ot...
Normal hearing (adults) 
: 0-25 dB 
Normal hearing (child) 
: 0-15 dB 
Slight hearing loss (child) 
: 16-25 dB 
Mild hearing loss 
: 26-40 dB 
Moderate hearing loss 
: 41-55 dB 
Moderately severe hearing loss 
: 56-70 dB 
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Severe hearing loss 
: 71-90 dB 
Profound hearing loss 
: 91+ dB ...
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In winkelwagenNormal hearing (adults) 
: 0-25 dB 
Normal hearing (child) 
: 0-15 dB 
Slight hearing loss (child) 
: 16-25 dB 
Mild hearing loss 
: 26-40 dB 
Moderate hearing loss 
: 41-55 dB 
Moderately severe hearing loss 
: 56-70 dB 
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Severe hearing loss 
: 71-90 dB 
Profound hearing loss 
: 91+ dB ...
Inverse Square Law 
: as the distance from a sound source doubles, the sound's intensity reduces by 
half the SPL when no obstruction is present (drop of 6 dB) 
What is the relationship between fundamental frequencies and harmonics? 
: F0= lowest freq component of a complex periodic sound; harmoni...
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In winkelwagenInverse Square Law 
: as the distance from a sound source doubles, the sound's intensity reduces by 
half the SPL when no obstruction is present (drop of 6 dB) 
What is the relationship between fundamental frequencies and harmonics? 
: F0= lowest freq component of a complex periodic sound; harmoni...
What is the FDA approved age for BAHA? 
: 5 years old 
In effort to reduce the adverse environmental noise, what adjustment can be made to 
hearing aids? 
: Enable expansion which reduces the low level ambient noise 
At what age is myelinazation of Wave V nerve complete? 
: Up to 18 months of age 
...
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In winkelwagenWhat is the FDA approved age for BAHA? 
: 5 years old 
In effort to reduce the adverse environmental noise, what adjustment can be made to 
hearing aids? 
: Enable expansion which reduces the low level ambient noise 
At what age is myelinazation of Wave V nerve complete? 
: Up to 18 months of age 
...
Audiologists are responsible for caring for persons with _________________ 
: hearing loss, or impaired hearing 
__________________ is considered to be the Father of Audiology. 
: Carhart 
Over the age of 75 yrs, the proportion of adults with hearing loss is approximately 
______________. 
: 1/2 
U...
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In winkelwagenAudiologists are responsible for caring for persons with _________________ 
: hearing loss, or impaired hearing 
__________________ is considered to be the Father of Audiology. 
: Carhart 
Over the age of 75 yrs, the proportion of adults with hearing loss is approximately 
______________. 
: 1/2 
U...
What are the axes labels on an audiogram? 
: Frequency in Hz (across top) 
Intensity in dB HL (along side) 
What are the numeric divisions of degrees of severity in adults? 
: Normal = 0 -25 dB HL 
(Slight = 16 -25 dB HL) 
Mild = 26 - 40 dB HL 
Moderate = 41 - 55 dB HL 
Moderately Severe = 56 - 70 d...
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In winkelwagenWhat are the axes labels on an audiogram? 
: Frequency in Hz (across top) 
Intensity in dB HL (along side) 
What are the numeric divisions of degrees of severity in adults? 
: Normal = 0 -25 dB HL 
(Slight = 16 -25 dB HL) 
Mild = 26 - 40 dB HL 
Moderate = 41 - 55 dB HL 
Moderately Severe = 56 - 70 d...
Caloric test is designed to stimulate which of the following structures? 
: The lateral semicircular canal 
An individual who continues to react to new stimuli with responses that are carried over 
from previous tasks exhibits... 
: Perseveration 
What is a complete and accurate list of the signals...
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In winkelwagenCaloric test is designed to stimulate which of the following structures? 
: The lateral semicircular canal 
An individual who continues to react to new stimuli with responses that are carried over 
from previous tasks exhibits... 
: Perseveration 
What is a complete and accurate list of the signals...
the health profession responsible for caring for persons with hearing loss and related 
problems 
: audiology 
the primary health care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage 
hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children 
: audiologist 
defines boundaries as to what yo...
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In winkelwagenthe health profession responsible for caring for persons with hearing loss and related 
problems 
: audiology 
the primary health care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage 
hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children 
: audiologist 
defines boundaries as to what yo...
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