Hearing Health Quiz

1. I have a problem hearing over the phone.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

2. I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

3. People complain that I turn the TV volume too high.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

4. I have to strain to understand conversations.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

5. I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a party.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

6. I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ring.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

7. I get confused about where sounds come from.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

10. I have worked in noisy environments.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

11. Many people mumble when they talk.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

12. People get annoyed because I misunderstand what is being said.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

13. I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear that I'll reply improperly.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear that I'll reply improperly.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear that I'll reply improperly.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear that I'll reply improperly.
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

To be answered by a family member

15. Do you think this person has a hearing loss?
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

16. Do you have a blood relative with hearing loss?
a. Almost Always
b. Half the Time
c. Occasionally
d. Never

If you answered “yes” or “sometimes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from hearing loss. Call 800-873-2408 today to book an appointment for your hearing evaluation! Bring it with you when you come for your appointment to help your Audiologist make an accurate diagnosis of your hearing ability.

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