Vocabulario Audiología Inglés

Which term refers to the branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing?. Audiology. Tympanometry. Ophthalmology. Prosthetics.

If a patient has a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, they have: Profound Hearing Loss. Mixed Hearing Loss. Occupational Audiology. Feedback Suppression.

Which type of hearing loss is caused by problems in the outer or middle ear that prevent sound from reaching the inner ear?. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Mixed Hearing Loss. Conductive Hearing Loss.

What is the name of the graph that indicates the softest sounds a person can hear at different frequencies?. Tympanogram. Audiogram. Real-Ear Measurement. Frequency Response.

Which device is surgically implanted to provide a sense of sound for those with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss?. ITE Hearing Aid. BTE Hearing Aid. Bone Anchored Hearing Aid. Cochlear Implant.

In hearing aid fitting, what does the term 'Gain' represent?. The physical size of the earmold. The reduction of background noise. The price of the device. The amount of amplification provided.

Which system reduces the whistling or squealing sound that can sometimes occur in hearing aids?. Telecoil. Feedback Suppression. Digital Signal Processing. Compression.

What is 'Lip Reading'?. The use of earmuffs to protect hearing. A test for middle ear mobility. Distinguishing between different speech sounds. The ability to understand speech by visually interpreting mouth movements.

Which test measures the hearing nerve's response to sounds and is often used for infants?. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE). Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). Play Audiometry. Real-Ear Measurement.

What does a 'Directional Microphone' do in a hearing aid?. It focuses on sound from a specific direction to help in noisy environments. It measures the pressure in the ear canal. It connects the hearing aid to a smartphone. It amplifies sound from all directions equally.

Which feature allows a hearing aid to pick up magnetic signals from telephones and loop systems?. Digital Signal Processing. Feedback Suppression. Telecoil (T-Coil). Bluetooth Connectivity.

If a patient has damage to both the middle ear and the inner ear, what type of hearing loss are they experiencing?. Mixed Hearing Loss. Conductive Hearing Loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.

Which specific component of the ear does Tympanometry evaluate for mobility?. The Cochlea. The Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). The Pinna. The Auditory Nerve.

A person with 'single-sided deafness' might be a good candidate for which of these devices?. Cochlear Implant. Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA). Telecoil. Tympanometer.

Which term describes the range of frequencies that a hearing aid is capable of amplifying?. Gain. Compression. Frequency Response. Feedback Suppression.

What is the primary goal of 'Compression' in a modern hearing aid?. To eliminate the need for a battery. To make all sounds as loud as possible. To reduce the volume of loud sounds while keeping soft sounds audible. To translate speech into different languages.

What do we call the exercises designed specifically to improve the ability to perceive and understand sounds?. Lip Reading. Auditory Training. Speech Discrimination. Aural Rehabilitation.

In Pediatric Audiology, which test measures the 'echoes' or sounds naturally given off by the inner ear?. Play Audiometry. Tympanometry. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE).

Which field of study focuses specifically on preventing hearing loss within the workplace?. Aural Rehabilitation. Pediatric Audiology. Prosthetic Audiology. Occupational Audiology.

What is the function of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in hearing aids?. To act as a waterproof coating. To physically clean the ear canal. To measure the user's blood pressure. To convert sound into digital signals for precise processing.

What does NIHL stand for in the context of hearing conservation?. New Internal Hearing Level. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Non-Isolating Hearing Loss. Near-Infrared Hearing Loop.

If you are using earplugs or earmuffs to stay safe around loud machinery, you are using an: ABR. ALD. BTE. HPD.

Which technology allows a hearing aid to stream audio directly from a smartphone or TV?. Telecoil. Compression. Bluetooth Connectivity. Gain.

What happens during 'Real-Ear Measurement'?. The audiologist verifies the hearing aid amplification in the ear. The surgical site for an implant is chosen. The patient practices reading lips. The patient's head size is measured.

Which of these is a component of 'Aural Rehabilitation'?. Manufacturing the hearing aid casing. Surgically implanting a device. Speech reading and auditory training. Measuring noise levels in a factory.

What is the primary difference between BTE and ITE hearing aids?. BTE is only for children and ITE is only for adults. ITE aids do not require batteries. BTE sits behind the ear, while ITE fits inside the ear. BTE aids are always digital, while ITE are always analog.

Which term refers to the ability to distinguish between different sounds in speech?. Feedback Suppression. Frequency Response. Speech Discrimination. Tympanometry.

Why is 'Play Audiometry' used instead of standard testing for some patients?. It uses games to engage young children in the test. It is only used when the equipment is broken. It is faster for busy adults. It is a test that doesn't require sound.

What kind of equipment is an 'Assistive Listening Device' (ALD)?. A chart used to read vision. A tool used for ear surgery. Equipment designed to amplify sound in noisy situations. A type of protective earmuff.

Which of these is considered a 'Prosthetic' in the context of your study?. A hearing aid. A standard stethoscope. A noise-level meter. An audiogram chart.

The study of hearing loss prevention in the workplace is known as: General Audiology. Clinical Audiology. Pediatric Audiology. Occupational Audiology.

If a patient has a physical blockage in the ear canal that prevents sound from reaching a healthy inner ear, how is this classified?. Mixed Hearing Loss. Aural Rehabilitation. Conductive Hearing Loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

When a hearing aid uses 'Compression', what is it specifically doing to the sound signal?. It turns off the microphone to save battery life. It reduces the dynamic range by lowering the volume of loud sounds. It increases the whistling sound to alert the user. It converts magnetic signals into digital ones.

Which of these tests is an 'objective' measure, meaning it does not require the patient to actively respond?. Lip Reading. Play Audiometry. Speech Discrimination. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR).

Which component of Aural Rehabilitation involves learning to use visual cues from the speaker's face?. Feedback Suppression. Speech Reading. Tympanometry. Occupational Audiology.