Audiogram
Communication Strategies
Audiology Homophones
Damage to Auditory System
100

This is the symbol used to designate the right ear

What is a circle?

100

To say something in a different way

What is to rephrase?

100

A two letter word for hello

What is H-I and H-I-G-H?

100

You may feel plugged up or pressure if you have too much of this

What is cerumen (wax)?

200

The type of headset used to test a patient's hearing

What are earphones or inserts?

200

To talk to someone while you are close together and looking directly at each other

What is face-to-face?

200

A group of cattle is called this

What is H-E-R-D and H-E-A-R-D?

200

Hearing loss that gradually occurs over time

What is age-induced hearing loss (presbycusis)?

300

The process of looking in your ears

What is otoscopy?

300

This is something you should do when someone is pre-occupied before speaking

What is to get their attention?

300

When you are in pain

What is H-U-R-T-S and H-E-R-T-Z?

300

Ringing, buzzing, hissing and humming are sounds that can be constant or periodic

What is tinnitus?

400

The unit of loudness used to measure hearing loss

What are decibels?

400

The best acoustic location for the hearing impaired person in a noisy restaurant

What is against a wall?

400

Spoken rather than written

What is O-R-A-L and A-U-R-A-L?
400

Guns, motorcycles and concerts are examples of this cause of hearing loss

What is noise induced hearing loss?


500

The most common type of hearing loss

What is a high frequency sensorineural hearing loss?

500

In a group setting with multiple speakers, this will make following the speaker easier

What is taking turns?

500

To communicate thoughts in a readable form

What is W-R-I-T-E  and R-I-G-H-T?

500

An asymmetrical hearing loss may be caused by this

What is an acoustic neuroma?
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