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Profession of Audio.

Audiology Exam 1

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Audiology is a relatively ________ profession Young
When did audiology start? After World War II
Why did audiology start? To test the hearing of noise exposed soldiers returning home from the war
At first, the profession of audiology primarily involved measuring hearing __________ and instructing patients on ______________ Sensitivity, lip reading
The profession of audiology is _________ Growing
What is an audiologist? A professional who has the appropriate education and licensure to provide professional services relating to the prevention of hearing loss, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with impairments in hearing and balance
What does an audiologist do? Prevents and diagnose hearing loss, treats hearing and balance disorders, educate, and do research
How do audiologist prevent hearing loss? They oversee audiologic screening programs and hearing conservation programs
Audiologic screening determine if hearing loss __________ be present. It is not a diagnosis Could
Audiologist are the primary expert in assessing and diagnosing ________________ Auditory impairment
Hearing diagnostic evaluations: The ________ of hearing loss, the ________ of hearing loss, and the possible _____________, and impact hearing impairment has on ____________ Degree, type, site of lesion, and speech perception
Vestibular diagnostic evaluations Site of lesion
Audiologists are uniquely qualified to treat _________ and _______________ disorders Hearing, balance
What are some of the treatments for hearing impairment? Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants, Audiologic Rehabilitation, Cerumen (Earwax) removal. Tinnitus and Hyperacusis management
What are some treatments for balance disorders? Vestibular rehabilitation and repositioning maneuvers
Audiology in private practice primarily focus on Hearing evaluations and hearing aid programming
Audiology in hospitals and clinics have a very wide scope of practice, oftentimes see more complex _________ _______ Medical cases
Audiology in ENT/Physicians office works as ____________ Diagnostician
Audiology in universities primarily train ___________ and __________________ students Audiology and speech pathology students
Audiology in schools provide _________________ and _________________ for school age children Hearing diagnostics, hearing screenings
Audiology in the Government or VA serve ____________ and ________________ Military audiology, veterans' administration
Audiology is in the _______ ______ industry Hearing aid
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