Interpreting Audiograms Flashcards by Skyler Sislin

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Calculating Pure Tone Average(PTA)

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Average the hearing thresholds at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz

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Compare PTA to SRT

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Check if PTA and Speech Recognition Threshold (SRT) match (within 10dB) to verify test reliability

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Identify Impairments and Limitations

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Impairment of Structure: Physical issues in ear anatomy
Body Function Impairment: Functional hearing loss
Activity Limitation: Difficulty in tasks due to hearing loss (use speech test results)
Participation Restriction: Challenging in social or work settings, considering Contextual Factors (personal and environmental)

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