Intro to Audiology Test 1 100% Correct Answers Verified Latest 2024 Version
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When did the profession of audiology start? - Began following WWII
Who worked together to help servicemen deal with hearing loss? - Professions of otology (ENT) and
SLPs
What did SLPs develop to help the servicemen with hearing loss? - Developed testing techniques and
aural rehabilitation progr...
Intro to Audiology Test 1 | 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
When did the profession of audiology start? - ✔✔Began following WWII
Who worked together to help servicemen deal with hearing loss? - ✔✔Professions of otology (ENT) and
SLPs
What did SLPs develop to help the servicemen with hearing loss? - ✔✔Developed testing techniques and
aural rehabilitation programs
Approximately how many million Americans have enough hearing loss to negatively impact their lives? -
✔✔31 million
Hearing loss is the _____ most common medical problem in the US. - ✔✔third
What percentage of children will have at least one ear infection by age 6? - ✔✔90%
What is the impact of hearing loss in children? - ✔✔Prevents normal development of speech and
language and also affects learning.
What is the impact of hearing loss in adults? - ✔✔Impacts relationships with work, family and friends.
What does a medical audiologist do? - ✔✔Works with physician to diagnose disorders in auditory
system.
What does an educational audiologist do? - ✔✔They act as a liason between medical professionals,
teachers and parents.
, What does a pediatric audiologist do? - ✔✔Specialize in testing and management techniques in children.
Fit hearing aids as well.
What does a dispensing and rehabilitative audiologist do? - ✔✔Fit cochlear implants and hearing aids.
What does an industrial audiologist do? - ✔✔Set up programs for prevention of hearing loss
What does ASHA stand for and what papers do they distribute? - ✔✔American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association; provides certification of clinical competance (CCCs)
What does AAA stand for and what do they do? - ✔✔American Academy of Audiology; 'Fellow' of AAA
What does LBESPA stand for and what do you get from them? Why is that important? - ✔✔Louisiana
Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology;issue license; can't work in state without
license.
What is the annual salary range for an audiologist? - ✔✔$45,000-$78,000
What percentage of audiologists work in privately-owned practices? - ✔✔48%
How many average of patients do audiologists see per month? - ✔✔120
How many years post-graduate is the Au.D program? - ✔✔4 years including CFY
What makes up the outer ear? - ✔✔pinna and ear canal (external auditory canal)
What makes up the middle ear? - ✔✔tympanic membrane, air filled space, three bones (malleus, incus,
stapes) and Eustacian tube.
What makes up the inner ear? - ✔✔cochlea and semicircular canals
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