Question 1

The inability to hear sounds between 40 and 60 dB is considered
A) extraordinary hearing.
B) defective hearing.
C) normal hearing.
D) a severe hearing loss.
E) a moderate hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

The inability to hear sounds between 40 and 60 dB is considered a moderate hearing loss. This range is used to classify the severity of hearing impairment, where sounds below this threshold may not be heard without amplification.

Question 2

Tinnitis is a confusing problem. It is
A) an audiological problem.
B) produced at a specific site along the auditory mechanism.
C) manifested in the middle ear.
D) caused by a lack of inner ear fluid.
E) a medical condition of unknown cause.

Accepted Answer

E

Question 3

In an auditory assessment, Nancy has a hearing threshold of 70 dB for both ears across the speech range. This means that Nancy
A) can first detect sounds using a hearing aid at 70 dB.
B) can first hear voices at 70 dB.
C) when using a hearing aid, can first detect voices at 70 dB.
D) experiences ear aches when tires screech.
E) can first detect sounds at 70 dB.

Accepted Answer

Nancy's hearing threshold of 70 dB means she can first detect sounds at this level, indicating a significant hearing loss.

Question 4

The technical term for the amplification provided by a hearing aid is
A) noise level.
B) intensity.
C) gain.
D) signal- to- noise ratio.
E) acoustical magnification.

Accepted Answer

The technical term for the amplification provided by a hearing aid is "gain." Gain refers to the amount of amplification a hearing aid provides to sounds, making them louder and clearer for the wearer.

Question 5

Scattered research has looked at hearing children of deaf parents. Some research has revealed that fewer than half the children of deaf parents develop normal language. Which of the following speech and language problems is NOT typical of these children?
A) interpreting facial expressions
B) fluency disorders
C) defective articulation
D) deviant stress patterns
E) distorted intonational patterns

Accepted Answer

Interpreting facial expressions is not typically a speech and language problem associated with hearing children of deaf parents. These children often develop strong skills in non-verbal communication, including interpreting facial expressions, due to their exposure to sign language and the need to communicate effectively with their deaf parents.

Question 6

Otosclerosis occurs
A) during the first 6 months of life.
B) more in younger children.
C) more in males.
D) more in females.
E) equally in males and females.

Accepted Answer

Otosclerosis more commonly affects females, showing a gender predilection in its occurrence.

Question 7

Communication for hard- of- hearing children is different from that for deaf children. This is because hard- of- hearing children
A) do not use residual hearing to develop speech and language.
B) use lip reading as a supplement to auditory skills.
C) usually have otosclerosis.
D) use sign language to transmit and receive information.
E) use audition as the primary tool for acquisition of speech and language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication for hard- of- hearing children is...

Question 8

When looking at speech reading for persons who are deaf, we can conclude that
A) the great majority of deaf people use speech reading as their primary means of gathering information.
B) successful speech reading requires sophisticated language knowledge.
C) the greater the hearing loss, the more efficient the deaf person will be at speech reading.
D) deaf people are born with a compensatory vision sense that enhances speech reading.
E) deaf people speech read far better than hearing people.

Accepted Answer

Successful speech reading, also known as lip reading, demands a strong understanding of the language being spoken. This is because speech reading involves interpreting the movements of the lips, face, and sometimes even the tongue and teeth, to understand speech without hearing it. A sophisticated knowledge of the language helps in filling in the gaps, as only a portion of speech sounds are visible on the lips.

Question 9

In the regular classroom, a child with a bilateral hearing loss is best seated
A) right at the front of the room.
B) on the left hand side of the room.
C) near the teacher's desk.
D) in the middle row, at the front.
E) on the right hand side of the room.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the regular classroom, a child with...

Question 10

Five- year- old Darrin is a deaf child of deaf parents. As a generalization, we could predict that in school Darrin will
A) acquire excellent speech skills.
B) demonstrate more social and emotional problems than other deaf students.
C) have poorer reading and language achievement than children of hearing parents.
D) perform better in language and communication than he would if his parents were hearing.
E) lag behind rubella- deafened children.

Accepted Answer

Deaf children of deaf parents often have better language and communication skills because their parents are typically more proficient in sign language and can communicate more effectively with them from an early age. This early exposure to a fully accessible language environment facilitates their language development.

Question 11

The Deaf community is best described as
A) homogeneous.
B) heterogeneous.
C) exclusionary.
D) anachronistic.
E) under- funded.

Accepted Answer

The Deaf community is best described as heterogeneous because it includes individuals with a wide range of hearing abilities, communication preferences, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences. This diversity makes the community varied and diverse, rather than uniform or exclusionary.

Question 12

In the communication mode referred to as Total communication, teachers would employ
A) speech and speech reading.
B) amplification, speech, speed reading, and a school- based manual system.
C) American Sign Language and French.
D) speech, amplification, and speed reading.
E) cued speech and vibrotactile devices.

Accepted Answer

Total communication is an approach that uses multiple modes of communication to teach children with hearing impairments. This includes the use of speech, amplification devices, speech reading (lip-reading), and a manual system (such as sign language) tailored to the educational setting.

Question 13

American Sign Language (ASL) is used extensively in the deaf community. Which of the following does NOT describe ASL?
A) ASL follows the same semantic and syntactic structure as spoken language
B) ASL is distinct and genetically unrelated to spoken English
C) ASL is part of the bilingual education proposed for deaf students
D) ASL is the natural communication mode of deaf adults
E) ASL is founded on a combination of symbolic gestures

Accepted Answer

ASL does not follow the same semantic and syntactic structure as spoken language; it has its own unique structure.

Question 14

The purpose of the Eustachian tube is to
A) translate vibrations into nerve impulses.
B) funnel sound to the inner ear.
C) register movement and retain balance.
D) equalize ear pressure.
E) conduct sound.

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere, ensuring that eardrum vibration is not hindered by pressure differences.

Question 15

The vast majority of classroom teachers
A) are reluctant to work with interpreters.
B) have proficiency in finger spelling.
C) have proficiency in sign language.
D) believe interpreters disrupt normal classroom routine.
E) do not have proficiency in sign language.

Accepted Answer

Most classroom teachers do not have proficiency in sign language, which is a specialized skill not typically included in general teacher education programs.

Question 16

Those who adhere to a manual philosophy in regard to communication with deaf individuals believe that
A) deafness is a human difference that needs to have its own language.
B) deaf people are quantitatively different from hearing individuals.
C) signing is less complex than human speech.
D) deaf people are more capable of success in hands- on work.
E) deafness is a handicap to be overcome with speech.

Accepted Answer

Manual philosophy regarding communication with deaf individuals emphasizes the importance of sign language as a distinct and complete form of communication, recognizing deafness as a unique human difference that merits its own language.

Question 17

Pure tone audiometry can ONLY be used with
A) Those with Alpert's syndrome.
B) children under the age of four.
C) those with a moderate hearing loss.
D) people who understand what is expected of them.
E) those with a profound hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

Pure tone audiometry requires the participant to understand and respond to the testing procedure, making it suitable for people who understand what is expected of them.

Question 18

For the child with a mild or moderate hearing loss, the effect on speech and language
A) is indeterminable.
B) may be minimal.
C) is usually severe.
D) is greater among those from the middle class.
E) is linked to diet.

Accepted Answer

Mild or moderate hearing loss can have a minimal effect on speech and language development if detected early and managed appropriately with interventions such as hearing aids, speech therapy, and educational support.

Question 19

For the child with a postlingual hearing loss
A) hearing aids will be less useful.
B) speech reading will be poorer.
C) psychological adjustment is better.
D) linguistic capabilities and performance are better.
E) parental acceptance is better.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the child with a postlingual hearing...

Question 20

Mary and Cleo both have their hearing checked by an audiologist. The results show Mary to have hearing at about 10 dB across the speech range and Cleo to be at 35 dB across the speech range. Their hearing would be described respectively as
A) moderate loss (Mary), severe loss (Cleo).
B) normal hearing (Mary), mild loss (Cleo).
C) normal hearing (Mary), moderate loss (Cleo).
D) mild loss (Mary), moderate loss (Cleo).
E) normal hearing for both.

Accepted Answer

Normal hearing thresholds are typically between 0 to 20 dB, so Mary's hearing is considered normal. Cleo's hearing, at 35 dB, falls into the mild loss category, which is generally defined as hearing thresholds between 26 to 40 dB.

Quiz 10: Understanding Hearing Loss and Communication in the Deaf Community

The inability to hear sounds between 40 and 60 dB is considered

Tinnitis is a confusing problem. It is

In an auditory assessment, Nancy has a hearing threshold of 70 dB for both ears across the speech range. This means that Nancy

The technical term for the amplification provided by a hearing aid is

Scattered research has looked at hearing children of deaf parents. Some research has revealed that fewer than half the children of deaf parents develop normal language. Which of the following speech and language problems is NOT typical of these children?

Otosclerosis occurs

Communication for hard- of- hearing children is different from that for deaf children. This is because hard- of- hearing children

When looking at speech reading for persons who are deaf, we can conclude that

In the regular classroom, a child with a bilateral hearing loss is best seated

Five- year- old Darrin is a deaf child of deaf parents. As a generalization, we could predict that in school Darrin will

The Deaf community is best described as

In the communication mode referred to as Total communication, teachers would employ

American Sign Language (ASL) is used extensively in the deaf community. Which of the following does NOT describe ASL?

The purpose of the Eustachian tube is to

The vast majority of classroom teachers

Those who adhere to a manual philosophy in regard to communication with deaf individuals believe that

Pure tone audiometry can ONLY be used with

For the child with a mild or moderate hearing loss, the effect on speech and language

For the child with a postlingual hearing loss

Mary and Cleo both have their hearing checked by an audiologist. The results show Mary to have hearing at about 10 dB across the speech range and Cleo to be at 35 dB across the speech range. Their hearing would be described respectively as