Exam 1 Remediation

Question 1

The primary biological function of the tensor tympani and stapeduis muscle is to:

Answer 1

Protect the ear structures from damage caused by loud sounds

Question 2

Our brains perceive sounds coming from the right side as louder in the right ear than the left ear. This assists with sound localization. This is called:

Answer 2

Interaural Level Difference (ILD)

Question 3

The decibel scale:

Answer 3

Is logarithmic, so each 10 dB step correlates to a doubling of loudness

Question 4

What auditory disorder is characterized by more difficulty discriminating speech than hearing pure tone sounds, and is hallmarked by abnormal or absent auditory brainstem response but normal otoacoustic emissions?

Answer 4

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

Question 5

What syndrome is commonly associated with sensorineural hearing loss, pigmentation change of the hair and skin, and facial structure abnormalities?

Answer 5

Waardenburg Syndrome

Question 6

What is the name of the guest who spoke at the joint ASL/NSSHLA meeting on Wednesday of last week?

Answer 6

Christopher Johnson

Question 7

Explain EHDI’s 1-3-6 goal and describe changes to this goal that EHDI recommended in their 2019 position paper.

Answer 7

1: All infants should have a hearing screening before 1 month of age, but ideally before hospital discharge. Those who don’t pass the first screening should be rescreened.
3: All infants who do not pass the hearing screening should receive a full diagnostic audiological evaluation by three months of age.
6: All infants who are identified with a hearing loss should receive early intervention by six months of age (including amplification and early intervention services)
- The 2019 position statement encourages 1-2-3