Audiogram
What is the softest sound that you can’t hear if you have hearing loss?
The leaves
What’s the name of the part where It sends signals to your brain?
Auditory nerve
Can ear infections affect your hearing and if so how?
yes, it can cause conductive hearing loss
Is 40dB a moderate hearing loss?
(If this is a false statement, make it true)
True
Where is profound located in the graph?
It’s located at the bottom of the graph.
Where is the airplane located in the audiogram? (The hertz #)
4000 Hz
What type of hearing loss happens if the inner ear isn’t working?
Sensorineural hearing loss
Does ear wax lead to sensorineural hearing loss?
No, it leads to conductive hearing loss.
Unilateral means both of the ears are damaged
(If this is a false statement, make it true)
False
Unilateral means only one ear has hearing loss.
Is conductive hearing loss temporary?
Yes and no it can sometimes be fixed by surgery. or medication, but sometimes if it’s atresia or microtia, it is permanent.
What’s the difference between acquired and congenital?
The softest sound that can be heard at given frequencies
Which part of the ear mostly conductive hearing loss occurs?
The outer/middle ear.
How does aging affect hearing loss?
When people get older, their hearing can get worse. This is age-related sensorineural hearing loss.
Loud noises can cause hearing loss
(If this is a false statement, make it true)
True
What’s the difference between acquired and congenital?
Congenital is when you're born with hearing loss. Acquired is when your hearing loss is gained after birth.
Name 3 worse degree hearing loss in the graph
Moderately severe, severe. and profound
Name 3 parts in the inner ear
Cochlea, semicircular canals, and auditory nerves
How can exposure to loud noises lead to hearing loss?
It can damage the tiny hairs in the inner ear, these cells can die, leading to permanent hearing loss.
Hearing loss is always permanent
(If this is a false statement, make it true)
False
Sometimes hearing loss can be conductive, which can be fixed by surgery.
What is Baha?
means Bone anchored hearing aid - The sound goes directly to the skull to the cochlear in the inner ear instead of the outer /middle ear because it skips that part since there’s no problem in the outer/middle ear.
Name 3 speech sounds that you can hear on 40dB
m, d, b
What’s the main function of the cochlea?
Turn sound waves into signa;s that the brain can understand. It has tiny hairs that move when they hear sounds.
What are some common causes of hearing loss in adults?
Getting older, loud noises, ear infections, and certain medicines.
Wearing headphones at high volume can damage your hearing.
(If this is a false statement, make it true)
True
What are some common signs that someone might have hearing loss?
People might ask you to repeat things, turn the volume up and more. People cannot localize sound (know where the sound is coming from) Have a difficult time in noisy environments.