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Elements of Audiology: A Learning Aid with Case Studies
Frederick H. Martini, University of Hawaii
John Greer Clark

ISBN-10: 0205486967
ISBN-13: 9780205486960

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 256 pp
Published: 01/18/2006

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This review manual uses illustrative case histories and review-and-question style to give students feedback on their level of understanding about audiology before they enter the examination process. 

 

Designed to accompany any audiology textbook or set of lecture notes, this text gives students a brief overview of twenty different topics in audiology, followed by a series of questions with answers. It employs different learning strategies such as matching, labeling, and outlining. Solving a series of case studies with the audiometric and historical information provided helps students access higher levels of learning.

  • Provides a brief overview of each topic so students can easily review material from each unit.
  • Features eighteen case studies that offer practical experience in interpreting patient histories and audiometric findings.
  • Offers instant feedback on organization of information through matching exercises.
  • Facilitates comprehension with multiple-choice questions.

Preface

 

How to Use This Book

 

I. Review Units.

 

Unit 1.   Audiological Management

 

Unit 2.   Auditory Nervous System

 

Unit 3.   Basics of Auditory Anatomy and Hearing Loss

 

Unit 4.   Bone Conduction

 

Unit 5.   Educating Children with Hearing Loss

 

Unit 6.   Hearing Instruments and Assistive Listening Devices

 

Unit 7.   Hearing Test for Children

 

Unit 8.   The Inner Ear

 

Unit 9.   Masking for Pure-Tone Tests

 

Unit 10. Masking for Speech Tests

 

Unit 11. The Middle Ear

 

Unit 12. Nonorganic Hearing Loss

 

Unit 13. Noise

 

Unit 14. Objective Tests of Hearing

 

Unit 15. The Outer Ear

 

Unit 16. Physics of Sound

 

Unit 17. Professional Considerations

 

Unit 18. Pure-Tone Audiometry

 

Unit 19. Speech Audiometry

 

Unit 20. Tuning Fork Tests

 

II. Case Studies       

 

*Disorders Described in Case Studies Include Acoustic Neuroma, Brainstem Lesion, Central Auditory Lesion, Collapsed Ear Canal, Congenital Hearing Loss, Ménière Disease, Meningitis, Noise-induced Hearing Loss, Nonorganic Hearing Loss (Bilateral and Unilateral), Obscure Auditory Dysfunction, Otitis Media, Otosclerosis, Presbycusis, and Serous Effusion.

 

Case 1

Case 2

Case 3

Case 4

Case 5

Case 6

Case 7

Case 8

Case 9

Case 10

Case 11

Case 12

Case 13

Case 14

Case 15

Designed as a study aid to complement any audiology text, this manual offers students the opportunity to assess their knowledge of important ideas in the field. Loaded with case studies, concept summaries, and a variety of review questions, Elements of Audiology offers a complete range of exercises to facilitate learning.

Features

  • Each unit in Part I presents a brief overview of a key topic in audiology followed by an assortment of questions testing content mastery.
  • Matching, labeling, and outlining exercises, as well as multiple-choice questions check basic understanding and require students to employ reasoning skills.
  • Fifteen case studies in Part II supply practical experience in interpreting patient histories and audiometric findings and allow students to apply, synthesize, and generalize their knowledge.
  • Answer keys and model diagnoses provide immediate feedback about the level of understanding of the material.

    • A useful tool for students enrolled in introductory, clinical, or diagnostic courses or preparing for certification and licensure exams, Elements of Audiology is a worthwhile companion for anyone searching for a concise review of and additional practice in audiology.

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