FREE CAOHC Occupational Hearing Loss Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the most common cause of occupational hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise

Answer

Lack of sleep

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Poor nutrition

Answer

Overuse of earplugs

Question 2

Which of the following is an early sign of occupational hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Answer

Persistent headaches

Answer

ncreased appetite

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Improved vision

Question 3

What is the purpose of baseline audiometric testing in a hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

To establish a reference for future hearing tests

Answer

To assess the effectiveness of hearing protection devices

Answer

To determine employees' job satisfaction

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To diagnose non-work-related health issues

Question 4

Which type of hearing protection device is typically most effective at reducing noise exposure?

Accepted Answer

Both earplugs and ear muffs used together

Answer

Earplugs

Answer

Ear muffs

Answer

Cotton balls

Question 5

How often should employees exposed to high noise levels undergo audiometric testing?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Once every ten years

Answer

Only when they report hearing problems

Answer

Monthly