Hearing Loss
True or False: Most people will start to lose their hearing as they age.
TRUE
What is a way to reduce more hearing loss when watching television or listening to music?
Turn down the volume a bit
What type of communication strategy keeps a communication breakdown from happening?
Preventative
What listening device comes in forms such as in-the-ear, in-the-canal, and over-the-ear?
Hearing aids
Which came first: the TV or the telephone?
Telephone
Ringing in your ears is called...
Tinnitus
What is one thing everyone can do to prevent additional hearing loss when they are around loud noises?
Wear ear protection
What type of communication strategy addresses a breakdown?
Repair
What listening device is surgically implanted and more common in infants and toddlers born with severe hearing loss?
Cochlear implant
Which came first: Oreos or Twinkies?
Oreos
What might be building up in your ear canal, making your hearing even worse?
Ear wax
What is the best option to reduce hearing damage while using heavy farming equipment?
Wear noise cancelling headphones
A strategy such as sitting away from kitchen noise at a restaurant or choosing a booth with tall backs to them away from the bar noise is...
Preventative or environmental or constructive
What technology allows a hearing aid to speak to the cell phone?
Bluetooth (or t-coil)
Finish this expression: Don't count your chickens before they...
Hatch
What types of medications should you check with your doctor about if you think they might be causing problems with your hearing?
Ototoxic meds
How often should you have your hearing checked to monitor your hearing?
Annually
What type of strategy is where you pretend to have heard a message that you missed?
Bluffing
Over-the-counter hearing aids are a possible option for what level of hearing loss?
Mild or moderate
Finish this saying: Make hay while...
the sun shines
The professional who diagnosis hearing loss and prescribes hearing aids is called...
Audiologist
If you are at an event, like a concert, that is very loud, to protect your hearing you should...
Take breaks or stand away from the sound source
What is probably the best way to repair a communication breakdown?
Asking a question
When did over-the-counter hearing aids become available?
2022
Which came first: Pepsi or Coke?
Coca Cola