Question 1

Hearing loss that is acquired after birth and not inherited is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Adventitious hearing loss refers to hearing loss that is acquired after birth and not inherited. Choices A and B refer to genetic patterns of inheritance for hearing loss, and choice D refers to hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise.

Question 2

All of the following are disorders associated with hearing loss in children except

Accepted Answer

Aphasia is a disorder of language, not hearing. Down syndrome, meningitis, and Waardenburg syndrome are all known to be associated with hearing loss in children.

Question 3

Many times, the audiologist, social worker, speech-language pathologist, and special education teacher assist the __________ in gathering the information needed to make the initial educational placement and communication training decisions.

Accepted Answer

The family plays an essential role in providing information about the student's history, communication abilities, and academic performance. The team works collaboratively with the family to make the best educational placement and communication training decisions for the student. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. The other options might not have direct involvement in the assessment or initial placement decisions.

Question 4

Under ______________, colleges and universities are required to provide qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids needed to ensure effective communication opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing student population.

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. It includes a provision that requires colleges and universities to provide necessary accommodations, including sign language interpreters, for deaf and hard of hearing students to ensure effective communication. PL 94-142 (now IDEA) requires public schools to provide free and appropriate education for students with disabilities ages 3-21; PL 89-36 established the National Technical Institute for the Deaf but does not specifically address interpreter services for higher education; and while the Americans with Disabilities Act does require reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, it was not enacted until 1990, after some of the other laws mentioned.

Question 5

Sound produced by the inner ear in response to auditory stimulation of the auditory pathway is ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Otoacoustic emissions are sounds produced by the inner ear in response to auditory stimulation. Acoustic immittance refers to the measurement of how easily sound travels through the ear, auditory evoked potentials are measurements of electrical activity in response to sound, and pure tone refers to a single frequency of sound.

Question 6

The stages of ___________ that follow the birth of a baby with a hearing loss are healthy expressions of normal emotional reactions.

Accepted Answer

Grieving is a normal and healthy emotional reaction to the news that a baby has a hearing loss. It is important for parents to process their feelings of loss and move through the stages of grief in order to come to acceptance and take action to address the hearing loss. Giving to others, assessment, and consultation are all important steps in the process of addressing hearing loss, but they do not necessarily follow the birth of a baby with a hearing loss in the same way that grieving does.

Question 7

Babies who are deaf babble less than babies who can hear.

Accepted Answer

Babies who are deaf lack auditory feedback to aid in the development of their speech, which can result in reduced babbling compared to babies who can hear. However, they may still engage in some nonverbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions.

Question 8

The ____________ represents the softest sound level at which a listener can identify the stimuli 50% of the time.

Accepted Answer

The Speech recognition threshold (SRT) represents the softest sound level at which a listener can identify the stimuli 50% of the time. This test measures a person's ability to hear and understand speech in a quiet environment. A and B refer to types of hearing tests, while D refers specifically to a hearing test for children that involves playing games while wearing headphones.

Question 9

When deaf and hearing children attempt to play but do not share a common communication system (i.e., both relying on oral skills or both relying on sign skills), they demonstrate a high level of interest in playing together or sustaining a friendship.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that when deaf and hearing children attempt to play without a common communication system, they often struggle to sustain a friendship or maintain interest in playing together. Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 10

Research suggests that older students who have hearing impairments do not have any delays in their overall social-emotional growth (developing friendships)compared to students who do not have hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that older students with hearing impairments may experience delays in social-emotional growth, including challenges in developing friendships, compared to their peers without hearing impairments.

Question 11

During the 2007-2008 school year, what percentage of students with hearing impairments was enrolled in regular classrooms?

Accepted Answer

During the 2007-2008 school year, 52% of students with hearing impairments were enrolled in regular classrooms, reflecting efforts towards inclusive education.

Question 12

The sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools is called

Accepted Answer

Signing Exact English is the sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools as it closely follows the English language structure and includes signs for all English words. Signed English is a similar system but does not include signs for all English words, and American Sign Language is a different formal language with its own grammar and syntax.

Question 13

For nearly 135years, the ______________ has been actively involved in obtaining the basic rights under the U.S.Constitution for individuals with hearing impairments.

Accepted Answer

The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) is the only option that specifically mentions individuals with hearing impairments and their involvement in obtaining basic rights under the U.S.Constitution. The other options do not mention hearing impairments or the U.S.Constitution.

Question 14

The least restrictive environment (LRE)for students who are deaf or have a hearing impairment is the same LRE for any student with a disability.

Accepted Answer

The least restrictive environment (LRE) is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student with a disability, including those who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. What constitutes an LRE can vary significantly from one student to another based on their unique needs, preferences, and the severity of their disability.

Question 15

This hearing assessment is often used with children who are difficult to test or unable to follow simple commands:

Accepted Answer

Play audiometry is a hearing assessment that uses games and toys to get a child's attention and response, making it an effective tool for children who have trouble following simple commands or those who are too young to understand them. Other assessments like audiograms and speech audiometry rely heavily on a child's ability to follow instructions, which may not be possible for every child. A children's audiogram is essentially the same as a regular audiogram but tailored to the frequencies that children typically hear, so it may not necessarily be useful in cases where a child cannot complete a standard hearing assessment.

Question 16

According to data from the Gallaudet Research Institute (2008), approximately what percentage of all students in programs for the deaf and hearing impaired are persons from culturally diverse groups?

Accepted Answer

According to the Gallaudet Research Institute (2008), approximately 48% of all students in programs for the deaf and hearing impaired are from culturally diverse groups.

Question 17

When children who are deaf are placed in inclusive classroom settings, there is no need to develop communication skills within the peer group of children who are not deaf and among all of the teachers.

Accepted Answer

Children who are deaf will still need to develop communication skills with their peers who are not deaf and with their teachers in order to fully participate and learn in an inclusive classroom setting.

Question 18

All of the following disorders except _____ can be associated with hearing loss in children.

Accepted Answer

Autism is not directly linked with hearing loss, while Usher syndrome, Waardenburg syndrome, and ototoxicity can be associated with hearing loss in children.

Question 19

Young deaf children typically have less language interaction during play and appear to prefer groups of two rather than larger group sizes.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that young deaf children have less language interaction during play and tend to prefer playing in pairs rather than larger groups.

Question 20

The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common condition that affects many older adults.

Quiz 12: Individuals With Hearing Impairments