Audiology Learning Check 3; Hearing
Screening & Otoscopy
The equipment used for hearing screenings is the __________________. - correct answer ✔✔
Audiometer
The purpose of screening is to detect among _______________ people, those more likely to
have a disease or condition, so they may be properly referred for further evaluation. - correct
answer ✔✔ Healthy
Intensity is the only variable manipulated during an air conduction hearing screening. - correct
answer ✔✔ False
The intensity level for hearing screenings is? - correct answer ✔✔ 20 or 25 dB
Hearing screening results should be plotted on a grid called an audiogram. - correct answer ✔✔
False
Hearing screening utlizes a pass / refer criteria, requiring a referral for any area out of the
normal range for either ear. - correct answer ✔✔ True
When conducting hearing screenings, the clinician should perform a check to
___________________. - correct answer ✔✔ All listed (Verify calibration by identifying the
calibration certificate and Perform a listening check)
Which frequency is not recommended for hearing screening. - correct answer ✔✔ 250 Hz.
Screening & Otoscopy
The equipment used for hearing screenings is the __________________. - correct answer ✔✔
Audiometer
The purpose of screening is to detect among _______________ people, those more likely to
have a disease or condition, so they may be properly referred for further evaluation. - correct
answer ✔✔ Healthy
Intensity is the only variable manipulated during an air conduction hearing screening. - correct
answer ✔✔ False
The intensity level for hearing screenings is? - correct answer ✔✔ 20 or 25 dB
Hearing screening results should be plotted on a grid called an audiogram. - correct answer ✔✔
False
Hearing screening utlizes a pass / refer criteria, requiring a referral for any area out of the
normal range for either ear. - correct answer ✔✔ True
When conducting hearing screenings, the clinician should perform a check to
___________________. - correct answer ✔✔ All listed (Verify calibration by identifying the
calibration certificate and Perform a listening check)
Which frequency is not recommended for hearing screening. - correct answer ✔✔ 250 Hz.
