Praxis Audiology (5343) Domain 2: Prevention and Screening Welcome to your Praxis Audiology (5343) Domain 2: Prevention and Screening 1. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the primary purpose of ototoxic monitoring in audiological prevention and screening? A. To evaluate the effectiveness of hearing aids B. To assess the impact of noise exposure on hearing C. To monitor the effects of certain medications on hearing D. To screen for age-related hearing loss None 2. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In newborn hearing screening, the use of Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) primarily aims to: A. Evaluate middle ear function B. Detect conductive hearing loss C. Identify potential sensorineural hearing loss D. Assess auditory processing abilities None 3. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening Which factor is most critical when implementing a hearing conservation program in a workplace environment? A. Regular updating of hearing aid technology B. Monitoring of employees' middle ear function C. Consistent use of noise exposure measurements D. Frequency of speech discrimination testing None 4. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening The primary goal of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) in a prevention and screening context is to: A. Cure tinnitus B. Reduce the perception of tinnitus C. Evaluate the cause of tinnitus D. Increase the loudness tolerance for tinnitus None 5. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In audiological screening, what is the main advantage of using otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing in infants and young children? A. It provides a direct measure of speech understanding B. It does not require behavioral responses from the child C. It assesses the integrity of the auditory nerve D. It evaluates the child's ability to localize sound None 6. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the primary focus of an educational audiologist in a school setting? A. Conducting comprehensive audiological evaluations B. Implementing individualized educational plans for hearing-impaired students C. Providing hearing aid repair and maintenance D. Researching new audiological testing techniques None 7. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the key objective of presbycusis screening in older adults? A. Identifying early signs of middle ear pathology B. Monitoring changes in speech processing abilities C. Detecting age-related hearing loss at an early stage D. Assessing the effectiveness of cochlear implants None 8. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In the context of hearing screening, the term "minimal hearing loss" typically refers to a hearing threshold of: A. 0-15 dB HL B. 16-25 dB HL C. 26-40 dB HL D. 41-55 dB HL None 9. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the primary purpose of acoustic immittance testing in audiological screening? A. Evaluating the sensitivity of the cochlea B. Assessing middle ear function C. Measuring auditory nerve response D. Determining speech understanding in noise None 10. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening The primary goal of universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) programs is to: A. Identify all types of hearing loss in newborns B. Ensure early intervention for identified hearing loss C. Evaluate the auditory processing skills of newborns D. Assess the long-term developmental outcomes of newborns None 11. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In the context of occupational audiology, what is the primary focus of audiometric monitoring? A. Assessing the effectiveness of personal hearing protectors B. Identifying individuals at risk of noise-induced hearing loss C. Evaluating communication abilities in noisy environments D. Monitoring the progression of presbycusis None 12. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the primary reason for conducting periodic hearing screenings in school-age children? A. To monitor the progression of congenital hearing loss B. To evaluate the impact of otitis media with effusion C. To identify hearing loss that may affect educational performance D. To assess the need for classroom amplification systems None 13. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening Which screening tool is most appropriate for assessing central auditory processing disorders in school-aged children? A. Tympanometry B. Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) C. Behavioral audiometry D. Dichotic listening tests None 14. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In the context of hearing conservation, the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is primarily used to: A. Measure the effectiveness of hearing protection devices B. Evaluate the impact of noise on speech intelligibility C. Assess the severity of noise-induced hearing loss D. Determine the permissible exposure limit for workplace noise None 15. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the main objective of conducting otoscopy during an audiological screening? A. Evaluating the function of the eustachian tube B. Assessing the integrity of the tympanic membrane and ear canal C. Measuring the reflexes of the stapedius muscle D. Determining the sensitivity of the cochlea None 16. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening The primary purpose of using Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE) in hearing screening is to: A. Evaluate the function of the auditory nerve B. Assess the sensitivity of the inner hair cells C. Measure the mechanical function of the middle ear D. Detect potential cochlear damage None 17. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In hearing screening programs, the primary advantage of using Pure Tone Sweep Testing (PTST) is its: A. Accuracy in determining specific frequencies of hearing loss B. Speed and efficiency in identifying hearing threshold levels C. Ability to assess auditory processing disorders D. Effectiveness in evaluating middle ear function None 18. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening What is the primary focus of Real-Ear Measurements (REM) in the fitting of hearing aids? A. Assessing the patient's subjective response to amplification B. Measuring the sound pressure level in the ear canal C. Evaluating the electroacoustic characteristics of the hearing aid D. Determining the frequency response of the earmold None 19. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening Which test is specifically designed to assess the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) as part of vestibular screening? A. Electronystagmography (ENG) B. Videonystagmography (VNG) C. Rotary chair testing D. Caloric testing None 20. Praxis Audiology: Prevention and Screening In pediatric audiology, the use of Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VR A. is primarily intended for: A) Infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years B. School-aged children aged 4 to 8 years C. Newborns and infants up to 6 months D. Adolescents aged 9 to 15 years None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
