The Audiogram
What is used to measure loudness of sound?
Decibels
What are the outer parts of the ear?
The pinna and the ear canal
Name the part of your hearing aid that is in your ear?
The ear mold
What do we call the part of the DM that the teacher wears?
The transmitter
You should!
The X on an audiogram is used for which ear?
The left.
What is the snail shell shaped part of the ear called?
The Cochlea
What part of the hearing aid collects the sound?
The microphone
What does the receiver do?
Collects the sound that the transmitter sends out.
When do you benefit from wearing your hearing aids?
All waking hours except "wet" times.
What colour is used to represent the right ear?
Red
Name the three smallest bones in the body.
Hammer, anvil and stirrup
What do you need to power your hearing aid?
battery or charger
What is the mute button used for?
To stop transmitting
When should you tell your teacher to mute the DM?
When they aren't talking to you or the class anymore and you are hearing noise.
What do we use Hertz to measure?
Frequency (or Pitch)
What is inside the cochlea?
Liquid and hair cells
Name the part of the hearing aid that attaches to the DM system.
The audioshoe or audioboot
When do you power off the DM?
When you are not using it for a long time or charging it.
Who should you tell if there is a problem with your hearing aid or DM?
The teacher, My parents, Maaike
Who is the person that creates the audiogram?
An audiologist
What is the name of the nerve that goes from the ear to the brain?
Auditory nerve
What is the name of the part inside your hearing aid that makes sound louder?
The amplifier
What is a benefit of using the DM system?
helps hearing in noise and at a distance
How do you describe your hearing loss?