Hearing Loss Prevention

Hearing loss is reversible.

• True

• False

What is the classic first symptom of a potential hearing loss?

• Turning up the television too loud

• has no difficulty understanding conversations and instructions

• Stuffiness and ringing in the ears

• Pain in the throat

At which noise level, specially with prolonged exposure to and without proper hearing protection, can result to hearing loss?

• 60 dBA

• 70 dBA

• 80 dBA

• 90 dBA

At which noise level equivalent to a fire cracker, a costumized sterio or the sound of a jet taking off, upon which, even with ONE brief exposure and without proper hearing protection, can result to immediate damage to the ears?

• 90 dBA

• 110 dBA

• 130 dBA

• 120 dBA

Which of the following practices can help prevent hearing loss?

• Placing the earplug just at the tip of the ear canal without squeezing it first

• Squeeze the earplug, Pulling up the top of the ear and insert the earplug snuggly in the ear canal

• Use of loose earmuffs that do not seal the ears

• Placing the earmuffs around the neck

A crew member has felt ringing in the ears, what is the most appropriate action to do?

• Wear ear plugs immediately.

• Report to the doctor

• Keep the ears dry and avoid taking a bath

• Do nothing as this will resolve in due time.