SIG 8 Perspectives Vol. 12, No. 1, December 2011 (2011)

You have accessPerspectives on Hearing Conservation and Occupational AudiologyCE Questions1 Dec 2011SIG 8 Perspectives Vol. 12, No. 1, December 2011Earn 0.3 CEUs on This Issue Ingrid M. Blood and Gordon W. Blood Ingrid M. Blood Google Scholar More articles by this author and Gordon W. Blood Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.1044/hcoa12.1.1-ce SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In “Podcasts, Google and YouTube-Oh My! An Innovative Online Course for University Students on Preventing Hearing Loss,” Blood & Blood 1. Based on the introductory review in this paper, what best describes the current state of hearing conservation programs in educational environments? The majority of college students report using hearing protection daily. Researchers have shown that intervention programs such as “Dangerous Decibels” have long-term positive effects and students retain their improved attitudes through high school and the college years. Programs are desperately needed at the elementary and high school levels, but recent studies suggest that lasting attitude changes and resulting behavior changes may not occur during the middle school years. Most adolescents and young adults are aware of hearing health issues and are significantly decreasing their exposure to dangerously high levels of noise in their music (e.g., iPods, MP3 players, personal listening devices, etc.). 2. According to survey research on 2,500 participants ranging in age from 9-31 years, de Lourdes Quintanilla-Dieck, Artunduaga, and Eavey (2009) reported 77% of the participants experienced tinnitus. 85% of the participants had trouble hearing. the majority of participants thought hearing loss was a greater health problem than drug/alcohol abuse. health care providers were the most likely source of learning about hearing loss. 3. According to the article, what was one of the reasons for developing this hearing conservation-oriented course using web-based and online technology? Every student in higher education is now participating in multiple forms of online instruction and courses. Faculty are overburdened with large classes and demanding teaching loads, and this was one way to alleviate the problem without increasing the number of new faculty hires. Studies suggest that online learning provides students studying health care issues not only with access to new knowledge but also better long-term retention. The National Center for Health Statistics states that hearing loss is the number one most common public health problem in the United States. 4. Based on the results of the data analyses reported, what can be concluded about the online course? A majority of students were unimpressed with the online learning experience, stating the need for more face-to-face interaction, better systems of feedback on assignments, and a desire for more access to faculty. The majority of students rated the overall quality of the course between 3 and 4 using a 7-point scale, with 1 being the lowest and 7 being the highest rating. Students spent a minimal amount of time online (approximately 5 to 10 hours during the semester) reviewing papers, PowerPoint presentations, videos, and podcasts, and were able to successfully learn the material. Qualitative comments were grouped into a number of positive and negative categories and revealed that the majority of students provided positive comments and responses. 5. Based on the content outline in the Appendices, the final assignment for the online course consisted of which of the following activities? A 2,500-word research paper on cochlear implants and EDHI A synthesis paper using a case study of an individual with a noise-induced hearing loss A demonstration of audiological screening skills using an online simulator A 15-minute PowerPoint presentation on the genetic causes of hearing loss and deafness “Falls Among Older Adults: A Public Health Concern,” Handelsman 6. Guidelines that were developed by a panel of the American Geriatric Society, the British Geriatric Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons included which one of the following first steps to fall prevention? Completing a formal evaluation of vestibular function for all patients 75 years of age or older Referral of all patients 75 years of age or older to physical therapy for balance and gait training Asking all older adult patients about a history of falls within the previous year during each clinic visit Using the Functional Reach Test (FRT) to assess postural stability during each clinic visit for patients 75 years of age or older 7. A potential disadvantage of using a single-task performance measure for assessing falls risk in older adults is that the instrumentation that is required is prohibitive both in terms of cost and accessibility. the patient may suffer a fall during the test and sustain an injury. each of the single-task performance measures is time consuming and cannot be easily included in a clinical evaluation. assessing a single domain may underestimate fall risk by overlooking a relevant risk factor for an individual patient. 8. Which of the following is true about nonfatal injuries secondary to falls in older adults? Over 90% of hip fractures result from falls, and permanent reduction in mobility occurs in more than half of older adults suffering a broken hip. More than half of adults over 70 years of age sustain a head injury secondary to a fall. The rate of fall injuries for adults aged 85 years and older was ten times higher than for adults in the 65–74 year age range. Falls are the second most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admission for trauma. 9. Which of the following is true about the comprehensive falls risk assessment that was described by Jacobson (2009)? The risk factor of depression is assessed using the Mini-Mental-State Examination (MMSE). Simple reaction time is assessed using the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test. Vestibular function is evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) portion of the computerized dynamic posturography battery. The goal of the assessment is to provide recommendations to referring physicians regarding interventions that may result in a reduction in falls risk. 10. One of the recent areas of mobility research is multifactorial assessment of falls risk. assessment of gait variability using 3D imaging technology and instrumented walkways. assessment of sensory systems in patients with a history of falls. inclusion of single-task performance measures in a falls risk assessment program. “Noise and Public Health,” Dix 11. Which of the following is the best resource for permissible exposure guidelines for recreational noise? Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NIOSH) World Health Organization (WHO) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 12. Which of the following describes a recent development in the area of hearing conservation? A change in policy from 3 dB to 4 dB trading Research indicating that some chemotherapy drugs protect hearing from noise A shift in terminology from “hearing conservation” to “hearing loss prevention” Evidence that antioxidants are ototoxic 13. To protect hearing from NIHL, the recommended exposure limit for an 8-hour time weighted average is 60 dBB SPL. 85 dBC SPL. 35 dBA SPL. 85 dBA SPL. 14. The recommended maximum background level for noise in unoccupied classrooms is 60 dBA SPL. 85 dBB SPL. 35 dBA SPL. 50 dBA SPL. 15. The equal energy principle is also known as 3 dB trading because an increase of 3 dB SPL represents a doubling of energy. decibels can be traded for equal units of energy. A weighting and C weighting can be traded at the 3 dB level. 3 dBA SPL can be equally traded for 5 dBC SPL. 16. The World Health Organization (WHO) bases its “healthy life years” estimates in terms of noise exposure on which of the following factors? Maximum permissible exposure Annoyance Recommended exposure limits Time weighted average 17. Using 3 dB trading, the recommended exposure limit for a four hour time weighted average is 90 dBA HL 90 dBB SPL 85 dBA HTL 88 dBA SPL 18. Responses to the “favorite sounds” project suggest that the majority of people prefer mobile listening devices over any other sound. prefer loud sounds over quiet sounds. prefer natural sounds over mechanical sounds. prefer quiet sounds over loud sounds. “Telepractice and the Public Sector Audiologist,” Lisonbee 19. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Telepractice Team reported a need for ASHA and its members to improve their use of web-based and advanced technology to provide a wider base of patients for audiologists to serve. enhance the provision of personnel preparation, provision of clinical services (including telepractice), and program administration. bring health care providers and patients together at a distance for the purpose of easing the burdens placed on professionals. increase the effectiveness of services in areas that audiologists do not currently serve. 20. Synchronous delivery models use a telecommunications link that allows video and audio information, as well as computer data, to be stored and forwarded. acquired by computer and then sent via paper. transmitted in real-time. stored and forwarded and transmitted in real-time. 21. An example of telepractice that is currently being used by audiologists at the Veterans Administration is counseling and remote hearing aid adjustments. full audiological evaluations. newborn hearing screenings. auditory brainstem evoked responses. 22. An early study by Givens and Elangovan (2003) used otoscopy and tympanometry through synchronous telepractice technology. synchronous telepractice to remotely conduct a hearing test using a desktop computer and an Internet connection. school hearing screenings through asynchronous telepractice technology. synchronous telepractice to capture auditory brainstem responses, video otoscopy, and tympanometry. 23. The author's pilot study used otoscopy and tympanometry through synchronous telepractice technology. synchronous telepractice to remotely conduct a hearing test using a desktop computer and an Internet connection. school hearing screenings through asynchronous telepractice technology. synchronous telepractice to capture auditory brainstem responses, video otoscopy, and tympanometry. Additional Resources FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 12Issue 1December 2011 History Published in issue: Dec 1, 2011 Get Permissions Add to your Mendeley library Metrics Downloaded 87 times Topicsasha-sigsasha-topicsleader-topicsasha-article-typesCopyright & Permissions© 2011 American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLoading ...