ABA Audiologic Assessment & Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the purpose of pure-tone audiometry?

Accepted Answer

To measure softest tones heard at each frequency

Answer

Pure-tone audiometry is used to determine the softest sounds a person can hear at various frequencies.

Question 2

What does tympanometry evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Eardrum and middle ear function

Answer

Tympanometry measures eardrum movement in response to pressure changes to assess middle ear function.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Test cochlear function

Answer

OAEs are used to detect cochlear (outer hair cell) function, often in newborn hearing screening.

Question 4

Why is speech audiometry performed?

Accepted Answer

To assess speech recognition and comprehension

Answer

Speech audiometry evaluates a person's ability to recognize and understand speech at different volume levels.

Question 5

What is the function of an audiogram?

Accepted Answer

It graphs hearing thresholds

Answer

An audiogram charts hearing sensitivity across various frequencies and intensities.

(ABA) American Board of Audiology Practice Test