Test your knowledge about your ears Quizzes

1

What sound level results in hearing afflictions?

100dB or higher frequencies of 500 to 3000 Hz

80 dB or higher frequencies of 400 to 1000 Hz

50 dB or higher frequencies of 200 to 1000 Hz

10 dB or higher frequencies of 100 to 400 Hz

2

Which of these is a sign of gradual hearing loss?

Slowly becoming dependent on one ear.

Increased blood pressure.

Increasing joint pain

Obesity and weight gain

3

Which of the following is a type of hearing aid?

Embedded inside

External device-based

Invisible in the Canal

None of the above

4

Which of the following is not a cause of Tinnitus?

Ear infection or wax blockage

Digestive issues

Meniere’s disease

Head or neck injury

5

Which among the following can cause ringing in the ear?

TMJ disorders

Parkinson’s disease

Malnutrition

Excessive sweating

6

Which of the following is not a type of ear infection

Chronic suppurative otitis media

Otitis media with effusion

Acute otitis media (middle ear infection)

nociceptive and neuropathic pain

7

What are the primary causes of a middle ear infection?

Viruses from the mouth, eyes, and nasal passages get trapped behind the eardrum

Lacerations inside the ear

Sudden blood pressure increase

Heart problems

8

Which of the following lifestyle habit does not contribute toward earwax buildup?

Incorrect cleaning methods or excess cleaning

Heavy use of headphones and earbuds

Excessive alcohol intake

Exposure to environmental debris and irritants

9

Which of the following is not a criterion for Eligibility Criteria for NIHL (Noise-Induced Hearing Loss)?

noise-induced hearing loss (occupational hazard).

Age over 65

Exposure to excessively high noise levels for a shorter time period

Hearing loss is 22.5 decibels in each ear or worse.

10

How to avail hearing aids covered by private insurance?

Submit birth certificate

Get a prescription

Health card to avail the provincial Assistive Device Program

All of the above