Which of the following statements about sensorineural hearing loss is NOT true?
a. Understanding the cause of a hearing loss makes the process of adaptation easier for families.
b. Almost 90 percent of cases in children can be traced back to specific causal factors such as hereditary factors, meningitis, rubella, or prematurity.
c. The increase in the number of very low birthweight babies who survive may lead to an increase in the number of children with hearing loss.
d. Sensorineural hearing loss is more often associated with moderate to profound hearing loss than is conductive hearing loss.
Question 2
Which statement about middle ear infections is NOT correct?
a. They are usually accompanied by fever, pain, and itching.
b. They can be effectively treated with antibiotics.
c. Chronic cases can be treated by inserting small tubes in the eardrum.
d. They need not be treated unless fluid drips from the ear.
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A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Testing hearing acuity using a tuning fork.
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