Quiz 2

 
1.
What actor(s) experiences hearing loss?
Robert Redford
Whoopi Goldberg
Jodi Foster
Rob Lowe
None of the above
All of the above
Hearing loss can happen to anyone at any age. Whoopi Goldberg states, 'I attribute my own hearing loss — which, by the way, is suffered by thousands of people in varying degrees — to years and years of listening to music so loudly.'
 


 
2.
Hearing health is associated with the following:
Brain Functionality
Falls leading to injury
Mental Health
LifeSpan
All of the above
Healthy hearing results in positive health outcomes, increases social engagement, improves communication, and lowers the risk of depression and cognitive decline. Luckily, treatment is available for all types of hearing loss from mild to profound. Don't delay in getting back to healthy hearing. Reach out to a licensed hearing care professional today.
 


 
3.
What type of hearing loss is 100% preventable?
Noise Induced hearing loss
Genetic hearing loss
Meniere's Disease
Congenital hearing loss
A single loud sound such as a nearby firecracker or exposure to loud sounds over time can put you at risk for permanent hearing loss. Play it safe when in loud environments by using hearing protection ( earplugs or ear muffs ), turning down the volume of your music, searching for quieter products when purchasing power tools or home appliances, and taking routine breaks from noise exposure.

If you have difficulty hearing after exposure to loud sounds or would like to learn more about how best to protect your hearing, reach out to a licensed hearing care professional today..
 


 
4.
A male mosquito hears with thousands of tiny ears all over its body.
True
False
Mosquitos use hair on their antennae to hear. Male mosquitoes have much harrier antennae than females and can distinguish if a nearby mosquito is male or female by the vibration of their wing beat.
 


 
5.
What technology in hearing aids allows the wearer to connect better with their environment?
Directional microphones
Bluetooth connectivity
Speech enhancement
Background noise reduction
All of the above
Connectivity to one's environment and social circles is an important aspect of mental and physical health. Our sense of hearing is vital to staying engaged. If we have trouble hearing, adopting hearing aids can alleviate difficulty in communicating and reengage us in the things that we love doing. Through new innovations, hearing speech with a noisy background and communicating on the phone is easier than ever with hearing aids. Visit the webpage about hearing aids or reach out to a hearing care professional to explore the variety of treatment options. '.