CSD 331 - Lecture 1 (Introduction to
Audiology) Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Otolaryngologist - Answer: an ENT doctor (medical physicians that specialize in the ear, nose and throat)
they can do surgery and prescribe medication
Neurotologist - Answer: a medical physician (M.D.) who specializes in ENT, but do additional training in
disorders that affect the whole auditory system) can do more advanced surgeries and prescribe
medication
Audiologist - Answer: an allied health professional that works with patients to diagnose and treat audio
and balance disorders
Hearing Aid Dispenser / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Answer: professionals that sell and fit hearing
aids
Medical settings, private practice, pediatrics, education system, rehabilitation, industrial, forensic,
military - Answer: Where do Audiologists work?
Vestibular testing - Answer: A type of testing that shows the patients ability to balance
Auditory processing - Answer: Term for how the brain uses sound and processes it
Electrophysiology - Answer: Term for measuring what the brain can hear, by sending electrodes through
the ear. Used on babies
Tinnitus - Answer: Term for ringing noises in the ears, or any other kind of sound that should not be
present
Audiology) Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Otolaryngologist - Answer: an ENT doctor (medical physicians that specialize in the ear, nose and throat)
they can do surgery and prescribe medication
Neurotologist - Answer: a medical physician (M.D.) who specializes in ENT, but do additional training in
disorders that affect the whole auditory system) can do more advanced surgeries and prescribe
medication
Audiologist - Answer: an allied health professional that works with patients to diagnose and treat audio
and balance disorders
Hearing Aid Dispenser / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Answer: professionals that sell and fit hearing
aids
Medical settings, private practice, pediatrics, education system, rehabilitation, industrial, forensic,
military - Answer: Where do Audiologists work?
Vestibular testing - Answer: A type of testing that shows the patients ability to balance
Auditory processing - Answer: Term for how the brain uses sound and processes it
Electrophysiology - Answer: Term for measuring what the brain can hear, by sending electrodes through
the ear. Used on babies
Tinnitus - Answer: Term for ringing noises in the ears, or any other kind of sound that should not be
present
