#1
Which of the following is a common cause of hearing loss?
Listening to music at a low volume
Exposure to loud noises
Regular ear cleaning
Using earplugs
#2
Which of the following can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss?
Exposure to loud music
Regular exercise
Consuming vitamin supplements
Drinking herbal tea
#3
Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the brain?
Cochlea
Eardrum
Auditory nerve
Ear canal
#4
What is the medical term for ringing in the ears?
Tinnitus
Hyperacusis
Vertigo
Presbycusis
#5
Which of the following conditions can lead to a temporary loss of hearing?
Otitis media
Presbycusis
Meniere's disease
Barotrauma
#6
What percentage of hearing loss cases worldwide are preventable?
#7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Meniere's disease?
Vertigo
Tinnitus
Sudden hearing loss
Ear pain
#8
What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss?
Damage to the cochlea
Blockage in the ear canal
Degeneration of the auditory nerve
Age-related changes in the inner ear
#9
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
Blockage in the ear canal
Damage to the auditory nerve or hair cells in the cochlea
Middle ear infection
Build-up of earwax
#10
What is the purpose of a cochlear implant?
To amplify sound waves
To enhance balance
To stimulate the auditory nerve
To clean the ear canal
#11
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperacusis?
Difficulty understanding speech
Increased sensitivity to loud sounds
Gradual hearing loss
Ear pressure or fullness
#12
What is the term for a hearing test that measures how well sound waves travel through the middle ear?
Audiogram
Tympanogram
Otoscopy
Audiometry
#13
Which of the following can help prevent hearing loss?
Using cotton swabs to clean the ears
Wearing ear protection in noisy environments
Ignoring ear pain or discomfort
Listening to music at maximum volume
#14
Which of the following is a preventive measure against swimmer's ear?
Avoiding swimming
Using earplugs while swimming
Frequent use of cotton swabs
Cleaning the ears with soap and water
#15
What is the term for a hearing aid that is surgically implanted into the cochlea?
Bone-anchored hearing aid
Behind-the-ear hearing aid
In-the-canal hearing aid
Cochlear implant
#16
What is the purpose of an audiogram?
To visualize the inner ear structure
To measure hearing sensitivity
To clean the ear canal
To treat ear infections