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CDDS 80
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Undergraduate 3
09/26/2011

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What level of frequency are hearing tests performed?
Definition
frequency levels of average conversations
Term
What decibel levels is hearing lose usually seen?
Definition
15 to 25 dB HL
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Why is screening usually done at 15 to 25 dB levels?
Definition
Because thats usually where we see hearing losses.
Term
What's the point of Evaluation?
Definition

To establish thresholds

and

Determine if a HL exsists, the type and degree.

Term
Thresholds
Definition
are the lowest intensity levels an individual is able to understand the sound with 50% accuracy.
Term
Aural Habilitation is for...
Definition
 ...people who have never heard before (kids)
Term
Aural Rehabilitation is for...
Definition
...people who have lost hearing, but already know language.
Term
What are the Components of Aural Rehabilitation (AR)
Definition

HA, A, S, E, C, SLI

1. Amplification and other assistive devices

(hearing aides)

2. Auditory Training

3. Speechreading

4. Educating

5. Counseling

6. Speech and Language Intervention

Term
Amplification refers to:
Definition
Hearing Aides
Term
M.A.R.S. stands for...
Definition

 ...the internal components of hearing aides.

 

M - microphone

A - amplifier

R - receiver

Term

True or False

Hearing aides may be fit on a person with conductive, sensorineural, or a mixed hearing loss.

Definition
TRUE!
Term

True or False

Todays hearing aides are not digital, programmable, and multi-channeled

Definition
FALSE!
Term
What are the 2 types of hearing aides?
Definition
Behind-the-ear and In-the-ear
Term
What is the requried trial period for hearing aides?
Definition
30 days as mandated by the FDA
Term
Meniere's Disease includes:
Definition

Attacks of Vertigo, Fluctuating HL, & Rolling Tinnitus

 

also may have... Sensation of pressure, fullness

Term
Cause of Menieres Disease
Definition
The overproduction or lack of absorption of fluid within the cochlea.
Term
Treatment for Menieres Disease
Definition
Limit salt, diet restrictions, Medications, Amplification, or Surgical Procedures (last resort)
Term
What is Presbycusis?
Definition
HL as a result of age.
Term
With Presbycusis what's the difference between men and women?
Definition
Men tend to lose more high frequencies while women lose more low frequencies.
Term
Tinnitus is
Definition
Ringing or buzzing noise in the ear.
Term

True or False

Tinnitus can be intermittent only.

Definition

FALSE!

Tinnitus is intermittent and continuous.

Term
Tinnitus is a sign of what?
Definition
a Hearing Loss
Term
Causes of Tinnitus:
Definition

Hearing Loss

NIHL

Excessive Caffeine

High Blood Pressure

Stress

Smoking

Excessive use of aspirin

Other drugs

Term
Treatment of Tinnitus:
Definition

Isolating the cause and then modify life style.

 

Can also use a Tinnitus masker.

Term

What is Auditory Processing?

 

Definition

The ability of the entire Auditory System to manipulate auditory info and convert it to meaningful entities.

 

Basically: what we do with what we hear!

Term
what is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Definition
Difficulty in the manipulating of auditory information into useful entities that can be comprehended.
Term

APD Characteristics include:

 

Definition

Auditory:

distractibility, attention, and closure

 

Temporal aspects and Integration

Term
Indicators of APD:
Definition

history of Otitis media

APD in family

Learning Problems

strengths in math

music and art

And

difficulty following oral directions/instructions

Term

Treatment of APD includes:

 

Definition

Environmental modifications

Strategies

Aural Rehabilitation Therapy & SPL Therapy

Term
Vestibular system does what?
Definition
Provides info about movement and sense of balance.
Term
Speechreading
Definition
The ability to gain some understanding from a verbal message via observing the speaker
Term
  1. Which tests are used as part ofCalifornia’s Newborn Hearing Screening Program?
Definition

2 tests

 

AABR = automated auditory brainstem response

 

OAE = otoacoustic emissions

Term
Describe the candidacy requirements for a cochlear implant in adults and children
Definition

Adults:

- Severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

 - Limites benefit from amplification.

 

Children:

- Minimum of 12 months of age

 - Profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss

- Limites benefit from amplification.

Term
  1. In California, what are the rules pertaining to the sales of hearing aids?  What FDA regulation was discussed regarding hearing aids?
Definition

The person has a 30 day trial period to return the hearing aide with no charges.

 

Term
Explain classroom amplification and assistive listening devices
Definition
Device help sound go directly into the hearing aide. 
Term
What are the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease?
Definition

Attacks of Vertigo

Fluctuating HL often unilateral

Rolling Tinnitus

 

(known as the triad of symptoms)

Term
AABR Automated Auditory Brainstem Response
Definition
Primarily evaluates high frequency hearing
Term
OAE - otoacoustic emissions
Definition
Evaluates hearing sensitivity at the level of the cochlea
Term
Pinna AKA Auricle
Definition

Purpose is to direct sound waves into the ear canal; assists with localization.

Term
External Auditory Meadus AKA Ear Canal
Definition
Purpose is to protect the eardrum and middle ear structures. Also, produces cerumen
Term

Tympanic Membrane AKA Middle Ear 

Definition
Is pearly grey with 3 layers of tissue
Term

Eustachian Tube

Definition
Connects Middle Ear (ME) cavity with nasopharynx, helps ventilate ME and prevent infection
Term

Ossicular Chain AKA Malleus AKA hammer 

Definition
Links the outer ear to the inner ear
Term

What is the purpose of the vestibular system?


Definition
Part of the inner ear. Responsible for balance, and the  human body’s position and movement. 
Term

  Define “tonotopically” arranged.


Definition
Cochlea is tonotopically arranged. High frequencies at the base and low frequencies at the apex. It gives us our perception of pitch
Term

1.      How does air conduction and bone conduction sounds differ?

Definition

Air conduction = OE ME and IE

 

Bone Conduction is only in the IE

Term
Describe the purpose of an audiometer and type of stimulus used to assess
Definition
Electronic equipment that is used to test hearing sensitivity.
Term
10 to 15 dB
Definition
Normal Hearing
Term
16 - 25 dB
Definition
Slight Hearing Loss
Term
26 - 40 dB
Definition
Mild Hearing Loss
Term
41 - 55 dB
Definition
Moderate Hearing Loss
Term
56 - 70 dB
Definition
Moderately Severe Hearing Loss
Term
71 - 90 dB
Definition
Severe Hearing Loss
Term
91 + 
Definition
Profound Hearing Loss
Term
Conductive HL
Definition

Resulting from problem in the OE and ME (IE is normal)

 

Dampened sound

Term
Sensorianeural HL
Definition

HL starts in the IE

 

Hair Cell Damage

 

Permanent

Term
Mixed HL
Definition

Hearing loss of all 3 (OE, ME, and IE)

 

Combo of conductive and sensorineural at same frequency

Term
Artesia
Definition
Ear Canal - Portions or all of the ear canal has not formed
Term
Otitus Media
Definition
ME - Inflammation/infection of the Middle Ear (ME)
Term
Otosclerosis
Definition
ME - Hardening or actually spongifying of the ME bones
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