Deck 17: Hearing Loss and Deafness

Question 1

Postlingual hearing loss:

A) occurs before the individual acquires language, usually before the age of 3
B) occurs after verbal language is obtained
C) occurs after an individual acquires language but before entering the work force, usually before the age of 19
D) occurs after the individual has started to work

Answer 1

B

Question 2

____________________ is ringing or noise in the ears.

A) Vertigo
B) Ostosclerosis
C) Presbycusis
D) Tinnitus

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The degree of disability associated with hearing impairment or deafness is dependent to a large extent on:

A) whether the hearing impairment was caused by injury or infection
B) the ability to understand conversational speech and the age at which hearing loss or deafness occurred
C) how well the individual is able to lip read
D) whether the individual was mainstreamed or attended specialized schools

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Mrs. S. has a conductive hearing loss. This means that she has:

A) sensorineural damage which cannot be corrected
B) a defect in the auditory pathways within the central nervous system which may be helped by a cochlear implant
C) a blockage or defect which interferes with sound reaching the middle ear and, in some instances, if corrected, may restore hearing to some extent
D) progressive deafness due to normal aging

Question 5

Mr. M. has had increasing loss of hearing over the last 10 years. Societal responses to individuals who are hard of hearing:

A) are generally positive
B) can cause the person who is hard of hearing to avoid social contact
C) only have an impact if the individual has been hard of hearing since birth
D) have no overall impact, since there are no outward cues which would stigmatize the individual

Question 6

Ms. J. has had a severe hearing loss since birth. She has recently inquired about the possibility of receiving a cochlear implant. For the most part, cochlear implants:

A) restore hearing to normal
B) are only appropriate for individuals with mild hearing loss
C) are unable to be used unless the implant was received immediately after hearing loss so that nerve tissue has been preserved
D) are most useful for individuals with profound sensorineural deafness who are unable to benefit from hearing aids alone

Question 7

Mr. E. is ready for vocational placement. You have already determined that one of the first priorities in the workplace, given his occupation, is a TDD. The TDD will:

A) assist Mr. E. to respond to everyday environmental sounds such as warning systems, equipment buzzers, and the like
B) enable him to translate most written material into Braille
C) enhance his ability to hear in situations when background noises ordinarily may interfere with his ability to hear others
D) transmit conversations in printed format over regular telephone lines

Question 8

Mr. Black has been a railroad engineer for over twenty years. His physician has diagnosed him with noise related hearing loss caused by continued environmental conditions. He has been referred to which of the following for evaluation for hearing aids:

A) Orthodontist
B) Ophthalmologist
C) Audiologist
D) Otolaryngologist

Question 9

Individuals using a capital "D" when writing the word deaf in context to their names are indicating what?

A) That they are deaf
B) That they are members of the deaf culture, a linguistic minority
C) They do not use assistive devices
D) It means nothing, it is just a personal affect

Question 10

Causes of congenital hearing loss include all of the following except:

A) Genetic
B) Prenatal exposure to infections
C) Prenatal exposure to environmental noise
D) Prenatal exposure to toxins or drugs

Question 11

Ms. L. has severe hearing loss as the result of meningitis she experienced when she was twenty two. She uses speech reading in combination with American Sign Language to communicate. In working with Ms. L. about her rehabilitation potential, one of the job opportunities you explore is a position as a line operator in a local factory. You visit the factory to assess the work situation. Environmental factors which you would want to be particularly aware of before placing Ms. L. at the work site are:

Question 12

You have recently added an individual with severe hearing loss to your caseload. In preparing for meeting with your client for the first time, you review the types of assistive devices which can be useful for individuals with hearing loss. List the types of assistive devices you may find.

Question 13

Distinguish between speech reception threshold and speech discrimination threshold.

Question 14

Discuss cochlear implants and the implications for their use.

Question 15

Discuss the use of interpreters and specific issues involved in their use.

Question 16

Discuss and define the medical and nonmedical interventions used to manage hearing loss.

Question 17

Discuss three causes of vertigo.

Question 18

Explain the three divisions of the ear and their function.

Question 19

Sound is characterized by both intensity and pitch. Explain how an individual can have diminished hearing with regard to pitch, intensity, or both.

Question 20

Discuss the personal and psychosocial issues of hearing loss and deafness. Provide examples for each implication.