Exam Preview for 40079: Cognition and Hearing Health: Research and

Cognition and Hearing Health: Research and Clinical Application Part 1

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is hearing loss associated with? Creativity Diminished overall health Sore ears Improved overall health
2. The risk of dementia rose around what percentage for every 10 dB of hearing loss, according to Dr. Lin in 2011? 20% 30% 70% 50%
3. Which two theories assume that intervention with hearing aids would help with cognition? Common Cause Hypothesis, Group Training Hypothesis Trigger Hypothesis, Volume Hypothesis Robust Hypothesis, Round About Hypothesis Cascade Hypothesis, Cognitive Load Hypothesis
4. What does the research discussed in this class conclude? There is no correlation between hearing loss and cognition. There is a correlation between hearing loss and cognition and we know the mechanism. There is a correlation between hearing loss and cognition, however the mechanism is unclear. All the research to determine the correlation between hearing loss and cognition has been completed.
5. What does routine care for patients with hearing loss and cognitive issues include? Shorter appointments More frequent follow up Less follow up Two-day appointments