How do I check my hearing test results?

Document each frequency screened in a manner that indicates the decibel it was screened at and whether the result was a PASS or REFER. Use consistent notations with a key indicating which symbols or words denote PASS and REFER so that results are clear to caregivers/guardians and providers.

What are normal audiogram results?

What’s a normal hearing level on an audiogram? An adult is classified as having normal hearing ability if their responses indicate they heard noises between 0 and 25 dB across the frequency range.

How do you read an audiogram bone conduction?

The blue X line shows the left ear results from an air conduction test. The red O line shows the right ear results. If a bone conduction test is also needed, the results will be marked using a blue > line for the left ear and a red < line for the right (not pictured below).

How do you read an audiological evaluation report?

How to Read an Audiogram and Determine Degrees of Hearing Loss

1. Mild hearing loss: 25 to 40 dB higher than normal.
2. Moderate hearing loss: 40 to 55 dB higher than normal.
3. Moderate-to-severe hearing loss: 55 to 70 dB higher than normal.
4. Severe hearing loss: 70 to 90 dB higher than normal.
5. Profound loss: 90 dB or more.

How do you read an audiological evaluation?

The results of the hearing test are an indication for the degrees of hearing loss:

1. Normal hearing: -10 to 20 dB.
2. Mild hearing loss: 20 to 40 dB higher than normal.
3. Moderate hearing loss: 40 to 70 dB higher than normal.
4. Severe hearing loss: 70 to 90 dB higher than normal.
5. Profound loss: 90 dB or more.

How do you interpret word recognition scores?

The percentage of accuracy will be your Word Recognition Score. For instance, if you get 20 out of 25 words correct in your right ear, you would have an 80% Word Recognition Score. If you get 10 our of 25 words correct, you would have a 40% word recognition score.

What level of hearing loss is considered a disability?

A person will be considered disabled if their average threshold for air conduction hearing is at least 90 decibels and their average threshold for bone conduction hearing is at least 60 decibels, or if they score 40 percent or less on a word recognition test.

How can I understand my hearing test results?

Relate hearing test results in easy-to-understand language

Help people explain their hearing loss to others

Save time in the appointment by focusing on what matters to your client

Guide your client through personalized recommendations based on their needs

How to read your hearing test results?

– Women and children who tend to have higher-pitched voices – “F”, “H”, “S” – Whispers even if volume hearing is good – Beeps, dings, and timers – Birds – Music

How to document hearing test results?

– Part Number: 1904 – Part Number Title: Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illness. – Subpart: 1904 Subpart C – Subpart Title: Recordkeeping Forms and Recording Criteria – Standard Number: 1904.10 – Title: Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss. – GPO Source: e-CFR

What hearing tests will an audiologist perform?

What the Results Mean. A hearing test isn’t a pass-fail exam. But the results can show whether you have hearing loss in one or both ears and how much hearing is gone. The intensity of sound is