Little Timmy has otitis media in his left ear, which causes a hearing loss in that ear. His air conduction thresholds indicate a mild to moderate loss while his bone conduction scores are in the normal range. The minimum air-bone gaps are 15 dB HL. What type of hearing does littte Timmy have?

Where is the PE tube located? PE tube.jpg 

Hearing thresholds are what kind of measurement?

OAEs that are recorded with two tonal stimuli are called:

If the amount of masking noise is insufficient to prevent cross-over, what type of masking would this be?

How many words are on a traditional “full list” for word recognition testing?

In the audiogram above, identify where masking is needed (yes/no) for speech testing and what the presentation level should be of the masking noise. Assume supra-aural earphones. If no masking is needed, write N/A. SRT Ear Masking needed? Level Right Left WRS Ear Masking needed? Level Right Left

Where would the peak pressure for a type C tympanogram be located in an adult?

When is the occlusion effect considered in starting levels of masking?

Use the space below to describe in detail a concept covered in class or in the readings that was not covered on this exam. Up to 2 points possible.