Understanding Sensory Loss course – Assessment Test

The generally accepted definition of Deafblindness also includes people with a progressive sight and hearing loss.   [True or False]

Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects the sense of smell and taste.  [True or False]

What does the term “ Bilateral hearing loss ” mean?   [One correct answer]

Hearing loss greater than 35 decibels (dB) in the better hearing ear is referred as what? [One correct answer]

“ Hard of hearing ” refers to people with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe.   [True or False]

Our ability to hear decreases as we age due to the degeneration of the structures in the ear.   [True or False]

Which of these legislations in the UK aims to stop discrimination against disabled customers – someone who buys goods, or uses facilities or services?   [One correct answer]

Poor access to professional communication support such as interpreters is a barrier which excludes people with deafblindness from social interactions and so increase their isolation and loneliness.   [True or False]

Sign language is a way of communicating using which of these things?   [Multiple choice]

Cued speech is a not a form of visual communication used by deaf and hard of hearing people.   [True or False]

A person who is deafblind might not recognise your face or voice so well. It can be helpful to introduce yourself clearly when you join a conversation with them. This way they know exactly who they’re speaking with.   [True or False]

When communicating with a deaf person, there is no need for you to look directly at them.   [True or False]

You should allow extra time for one-on-one conversations on new topics.   [True or False]

Which of these activities can make lip-reading difficult?    [Multiple choice]

Which of these organisations can provide support and advice to deafblind people with regards to vision aids?   [One correct answer]

There are 3 main support groups for blind, partially blind, deafblind. Two of them are listed below. Which of these is able to provide support and advice for deaf people.   [One correct answer]

Deaf Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of individuals who are deaf or hard hearing.   [True or False]

Employers have a duty in the workplace to adjust for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, to ensure that they are provided with the same treatment and opportunities as others in the business.   [True or False]

If the DO is – Get the attention of the individual who is deaf or hard of hearing with a tap or wave.

What is the Don’t ?   [One correct answer]

If the DO is – Speak slowly and clearly.

What is the Don’t ?   [One correct answer]