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Definition
- caused by obstruction
- mechanical problem in the outer or middle ear |
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Term
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Definition
| - components of both conductive & sensorineural |
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Term
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss |
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Definition
- permanent
- damage to the inner hair cells or auditory nerve |
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Term
| What are some symptoms of Hearing Loss |
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Definition
| - understanding everyday conversation, rising or buzzing in the ears, having to turn up the TV or radio, asking others to repeat themselves, difficulty communicating in noisy situations |
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Term
| What percentage of people with hearing loss are under the age of 65 |
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Definition
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Term
| unilateral losses are associated with poor localization of sound in space |
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Definition
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| What are some causes of hearing loss |
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Definition
| - age, genetics, trauma, noise exposure, illness or autoimmune disease |
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Term
| What are some hearing technologies besides hearing aids |
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Definition
- cochlear implants
- bone conduction
- fire alarms
- FM - used in classrooms |
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Term
| When did the FDA approve of the first cochlear implant |
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Definition
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Term
| typically, cochlear implants are for what degree of HL |
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Definition
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Term
| Earmold acoustics: Venting primarily affects what frequencies |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
- 1: screening is given
- 3: HL should be confirmed
- 6: if HL is confirmed early intervention should begin |
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Term
| what are the main components in a hearing aid |
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Definition
- microphone
- amplifier
- battery
- receiver |
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Term
| How many Americans report some degree of hearing loss |
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Definition
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Term
| Earmold acoustics: Damping mostly affect what frequencies |
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Definition
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Term
| Earmold acoustics: Horn mostly affect what frequencies |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 5 parts of pediatric amplification process |
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Definition
- Assessment
- evaluation outcome
- selection
- verification
- orientation |
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Term
| perspective formulae for hearing aid fittings |
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Definition
- DSL (desired sensational level)
- NAL (national acoustic laboratory) |
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Term
| 3 ways to verify hearing aids |
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Definition
1. RECD (real-ear- coupler- differences)
2. In ear / in situ
3. average RECD - age related, behavior, ear wax, liquid in ear |
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Term
| who are some members of the multidisciplinary team |
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Definition
- audiologist
- SLP
- teachers
- parent s
- doctors |
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Term
| how many physicians routinely screen for HL during a physical |
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Definition
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Term
| At age 65, how many people have hearing loss |
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Definition
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Term
| All individuals experience an equal degree of handicap from equal degrees of HL |
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Definition
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Term
| The major energy component of speech is in what frequencies s |
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Definition
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Term
| 2 goals of hearing aid election & fitting |
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Definition
1. to make sound clear and audible
2. maximize the use of residual hearing |
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Term
| about how many babies are born with HL |
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Definition
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Term
| what consideration are there for selecting a hearing aid |
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Definition
| - age, dexterity, budget, listening needs, audiogram, lifestyle |
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Term
| what are some factors that affect different responses from parents learning their child has hearing loss |
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Definition
- acceptance
- education levels of understanding HL
- INCOME
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Term
| what are some impacts on on untreated HL |
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Definition
| - Communication, education, social and emotional problems |
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Term
| 5 fundamentals of a balanced life |
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Definition
1. support
2. self
3. stimulation
4. savor
5. surroundings |
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Term
| what are some factors that affect how individuals respond to acquired HL |
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Definition
| severity affects HL so like have HL @ 18 vs 80 |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| what Is the aim of aural rehabilitation |
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Definition
| - to overcome being handicap; and to overcome habilitative and rehabilitative effects |
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Term
| the frequencies of speech that contribute most to intelligibility are |
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