50. All of the following are disorders associated with hearing loss in children except
A) Down syndrome
B) Meningitis
C) Waardenburg syndrome
D) Aphasia
51. The ____________ represents the softest sound level at which a listener can identify the
stimuli 50% of the time.
A) Air conduction
B) Bone conduction
C) Speech recognition threshold
D) Play audiometry
52. Sound produced by the inner ear in response to auditory stimulation of the auditory
pathway is ___________________.
A) Acoustic immittance
B) Auditory evoked potentials
C) Otoacoustic emissions
D) Pure tone
53. Hearing loss that is acquired after birth and not inherited is referred to as
A) Autosomal recessive
B) Autosomal dominant
C) Adventitious hearing loss
D) Acoustic
54. The sign language system that is most commonly used in public schools is called
A) Signing Exact English
B) Signed English
C) American Sign Language
D) None of the above
55. The Objective: of the ____________ communication approach is to facilitate the
development of spoken (oral) English.
A) Auditory-oral
B) Total communication
C) Bilingual-bicultural
D) None of the above
True/False
56. The least restrictive environment (LRE) for students who are deaf or have a hearing
impairment is the same LRE for any student with a disability.
A) True
B) False
57. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age.
A) True
B) False
58. Babies who are deaf babble less than babies who can hear.
A) True
B) False
59. When deaf and hearing children attempt to play but do not share a common
communication system (i.e., both relying on oral skills or both relying on sign skills),
they demonstrate a high level of interest in playing together or sustaining a friendship.
A) True
B) False
60. Young deaf children typically have less language interaction during play and appear to
prefer groups of two rather than larger group sizes.
A) True
B) False
61. When children who are deaf are placed in inclusive classroom settings, there is no need to
develop communication skills within the peer group of children who are not deaf and
among all of the teachers.
A) True
B) False
62. Research suggests that older students who have hearing impairments do not have any
delays in their overall social-emotional growth (developing friendships) compared to
students who do not have hearing impairments.
A) True
B) False
63. The Internet does not provide more opportunities for interaction among groups of peers
who have hearing impairments.
A) True
B) False
64. Mathematics is the academic area most negatively affected for students with a hearing
impairment.
A) True
B) False
65. The educational achievements of students with hearing impairments may be significantly
delayed compared to their peers without hearing impairments.
A) True
B) False
66. The term Deaf, with a capital D, is used to describe those individuals who wish to be
identified with the Deaf[AQ: Change OK?] culture.
A) True
B) False
67. When decibel levels are louder than 80 dB, it is considered potentially hazardous.
A) True
B) False
68. Low birth weight would most likely cause conductive hearing loss, but it is rarely
permanent.
A) True
B) False
69. There are currently three basic types of mandated services, offered statewide, for adults
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
A) True
B) False
70. Atresia is a developmental disorder that results in malformation of the outer and/or
middle ear.
A) True
B) False
71. Fingerspelling is a viable alternative to spoken language.
A) True
B) False
72. The educational achievement of students with hearing impairments may be significantly
higher in comparison to that of their hearing-impaired peers.
A) True
B) False
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73.Individuals with a mild hearing loss may encounter difficulty hearing in a noisy classroom
setting.
A) True
B) False
74. Signed English is an even closer match to ASL but with the advantage of English word
order.
A) True
B) False
75. Audiologists are the primary specialists in evaluating hearing loss and determining the
extent to which that loss constitutes an impairment and disability.
A) True
B) False
76. Prelingually deaf children generally develop better speech, language, reading, and writing
skills than postlingually deaf youngsters.
A) True
B) False
77. Edward Gallaudet strongly supported Alexander Graham Bell’s positions on the oral
approaches for the instruction of children with hearing impairments.
A) True
B) False
78. Communication-rich environments are an essential element in the education of children
who are deaf and hard of hearing.
A) True
B) False
79. Today, the majority of students with hearing impairments attend public schools.
A) True
B) False
Short Answer
80. Proponents of Deaf culture view spoken English as an optional second language and
American Sign Language (ASL) as the language of choice. What is the term for a person
with a hearing loss that the proponents of Deaf culture do not use and that they find
offensive?
81. What is the name of the device that is individually prescribed based on an audiologist’s
determination of the degree and nature of the hearing impairment, along with age,
additional disabilities or physical limitations, the individual’s speech and language skills,
cost considerations, and the environment in which the device will be used?
82.For children who use hearing aids, it is important for the teacher to assist the student in
checking the aids on a regular basis to ensure functioning. How frequently should hearing
aids be checked?
83. Two pieces of equipment should be kept in the classroom to check the student’s hearing
aids. What are these?
84. Assistive listening devices may be worn separately by a student or in conjunction with
the student’s personal hearing aid. An amplification system is easy to use and is often
more effective than a hearing aid in managing the acoustical problems inherent in most
classrooms. What is an example of an amplification system?
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85. What are examples of alerting devices that can be used to help meet the needs of persons
with hearing impairments?
86. What device can persons with a severe hearing impairment use to communicate by
telephone?
87. What has a tiny array of electrodes that is surgically implanted in the inner ear (cochlea)
and is attached to a receiver-stimulator implanted just behind the ear at the base of the
skull?
88. Name the three connected sections of the ear.
89. Name the philosophy that persons who are deaf or hard of hearing should not be viewed
as deficient or pathological but rather as members of their own culture with its own
language, traditions, and values.
Essay
90. Define the terms prelingual and postlingual. Discuss how a hearing loss during each of
these stages affects speech and language development and reading and writing skills.
91. Explain why learning to speak English is difficult for those who are deaf or have a severe
hearing loss.
92. How can a general education classroom teacher facilitate the inclusion of a student who is
deaf or hearing impaired? How can a classroom teacher help increase the positive
interactions between the students with and without disabilities across all school settings?
93.Explain the concept of Deaf culture. Discuss how this culture can provide support to a child
who is deaf. Discuss any possible limitations that might arise from a focus on Deaf
culture.
94.What are the pros and cons of having a cochlear implant?
95. Explain the process that occurs when a person is able to hear sound.
96. Identify the radical pieces of legislation Alexander Graham Bell proposed regarding his
beliefs about the instruction and communication of individuals with significant hearing
impairments.
97. Of the several known modes of genetic inheritance, three mechanisms are most
important. Identify and describe each of the three mechanisms.
98. Describe some of the possible educational needs of individuals with profound hearing
loss.
99. Identify at least five suggestions for teaching students with hearing impairments. Give an
example of each.
