ABA Audiologic Assessment & Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the purpose of pure-tone audiometry?

Accepted Answer

To measure softest tones heard at each frequency

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To assess speech discrimination

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To test middle ear pressure

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To check hearing aid settings

Question 2

What does tympanometry evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Eardrum and middle ear function

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Inner ear balance

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Speech clarity

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External ear size

Question 3

What is the primary use of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)?

Accepted Answer

Test cochlear function

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Measure brain activity

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Evaluate eustachian tube

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Analyze speech patterns

Question 4

Why is speech audiometry performed?

Accepted Answer

To assess speech recognition and comprehension

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To measure brainstem response

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To diagnose ear infections

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To monitor dizziness

Question 5

What is the function of an audiogram?

Accepted Answer

It graphs hearing thresholds

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It shows balance ability

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It measures bone density

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It evaluates speech fluency

Question 6

What is auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing used for?

Accepted Answer

To detect auditory nerve and brainstem function

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To assess earwax buildup

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To examine speech patterns

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To observe cochlear vibrations

Question 7

Which test is best for evaluating newborn hearing?

Accepted Answer

OAE and ABR

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Tympanometry

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Speech audiometry

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Vestibular testing

Question 8

Why is case history important in audiologic assessment?

Accepted Answer

To guide diagnosis and testing

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To schedule appointments

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To estimate hearing aid cost

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To identify insurance needs

Question 9

What is the significance of bone conduction testing?

Accepted Answer

To determine type of hearing loss

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To test balance

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To amplify sound

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To map ear canal shape