#1
Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting sound waves?
Cochlea
Tympanic membrane
Ossicles
Pinna
#2
What unit is used to measure the intensity of sound?
#3
What is presbycusis?
Hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises
Age-related hearing loss
Sudden onset hearing loss
Genetic hearing loss
#4
Which hearing test assesses the function of the auditory nerve and brainstem?
Tympanometry
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) test
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test
Pure-tone audiometry
#5
Which hearing test is commonly used for newborn hearing screening?
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) test
Pure-tone audiometry
Speech audiometry
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test
#6
Which type of hearing loss is a combination of both conductive and sensorineural components?
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Mixed hearing loss
Central hearing loss
#7
Which hearing test involves presenting tones at various frequencies and volumes?
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) test
Pure-tone audiometry
Speech audiometry
Tympanometry
#8
What is the main cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
Earwax blockage
Damage to the outer ear
Damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve
Middle ear infection
#9
What is the purpose of the Rinne test in hearing evaluation?
To measure bone conduction
To assess air conduction and bone conduction
To evaluate speech discrimination
To assess middle ear pressure
#10
Which frequency range is typically assessed in high-frequency audiometry?
500 Hz to 4,000 Hz
8,000 Hz and above
125 Hz to 250 Hz
2,000 Hz to 6,000 Hz
#11
Which hearing test measures the ability to hear and understand speech in quiet and noisy environments?
Tympanometry
Speech-in-noise (SIN) test
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) test
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test
#12
What is the primary function of the cochlea in the ear?
To amplify sound waves
To transmit signals to the brain
To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals
To equalize air pressure in the middle ear
#13
Which type of hearing loss is often associated with exposure to loud noises over time?
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Mixed hearing loss
Central hearing loss
#14
Which of the following is a common method for hearing loss prevention?
Listening to loud music with earphones
Using ear protection in noisy environments
Ignoring ear discomfort
Cleaning ears with cotton swabs
#15
What is the purpose of the Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) test?
To assess the ability to hear speech in noisy environments
To measure the loudness discomfort level
To evaluate outer ear function
To determine the lowest level at which speech can be heard
#16
Which type of hearing loss can be improved with medical or surgical intervention?
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Mixed hearing loss
Central hearing loss
#17
Which term refers to the sensation of dizziness or a spinning sensation?
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Presbycusis
Hyperacusis
#18
What is the common cause of conductive hearing loss related to the ear canal?
Otosclerosis
Cerumen impaction
Meniere's disease
Noise exposure
#19
Which hearing test evaluates the health of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum?
Pure-tone audiometry
Tympanometry
Speech audiometry
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) test
#20
What is the term for the ringing or buzzing sound in the ears commonly associated with hearing loss?
Vertigo
Hyperacusis
Tinnitus
Presbycusis