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SLP PRAXIS Review: Audiology
Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
What is the unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound?✔✔ Decibel
Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals?✔✔ Cochlea
What is the name of the test used to measure hearing sensitivity across different frequencies?✔✔ Pure-tone audiometry
What type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve?✔✔ Sensorineural hearing loss
What type of hearing loss occurs due to blockage or damage in the outer or middle ear?✔✔ Conductive hearing loss
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Which type of hearing loss involves both conductive and sensorineural components?✔✔ Mixed hearing loss
Which structure in the middle ear amplifies sound vibrations and transmits them to the cochlea?✔✔ Ossicles
What is the name of the small bone that connects the eardrum to the inner ear?✔✔ Stapes
What test is used to assess the movement of the eardrum?✔✔ Tympanometry
Which part of the auditory system is responsible for maintaining balance?✔✔ Vestibular system
What type of hearing aid fits completely inside the ear canal?✔✔ Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid
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What is the primary goal of auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing?✔✔ To assess the auditory nerve and brainstem function
Which cranial nerve is involved in hearing and balance?✔✔ Vestibulocochlear nerve
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?✔✔ Detect rotational movement of the head
What is a common sign of noise-induced hearing loss?✔✔ A permanent high-frequency notch on an audiogram
What does a flat tympanogram typically indicate?✔✔ Middle ear fluid or effusion
What does an “SRT” (Speech Recognition Threshold) measure?✔✔ The lowest level at which a person can recognize speech
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