How do you know if you failed a hearing test?

For the sounds, all you have to do is push a little button each time you hear a sound. There is no “pass” or “fail.” This is just an assessment of your hearing. Push the button when you hear a sound, but don’t push the button because you think you should be hearing a sound.

What happens if you fail a hearing test?

If your child failed a hearing test because of hearing loss, see the audiologist as soon as possible to get help. Working with a specialist could restore your child’s hearing loss. If your child has permanent hearing loss, then it’s critically important to get help in the early years.

What can affect a hearing test?

Hearing tests are painless and non-invasive. Most occur in a quiet, sound-treated room (booth) or enclosure designed to keep out any other noises which might affect your hearing exam scores, such as the heater, air conditioner or office environment.

Can you fake fail a hearing test?

Yes you can fake a hearing test. It is quite easy to make out that your hearing is worse than it really is, though would be impossible to make it appear better than it is. The Stenger test involves play a tone 10dB higher than their threshold in the better ear and 10dB lower in the worse ear.

Can earwax cause you to fail hearing test?

*Hearing loss caused by excessive ear wax is a form of conductive hearing loss. The National Hearing Test is not designed to detect conductive hearing loss; it is primarily designed to detect hearing loss that occurs with age or as a result of exposure to intense noises.

Can hearing tests damage your ears?

It does not hurt. Once all the testing is complete, the hearing professional will review the results of the tests with you. They will also discuss any next steps and provide recommendations for your hearing health.

Can I be fired for failing a hearing test?

For audiometry tests, failure is not measured in terms of “how bad” your hearing loss is but “if” you have suffered any loss at all. The goal of a hearing test is not to punish employees or search for a reason to fire someone but to protect health and identify problems before serious hearing damage is done.

How bad does my hearing have to be to fail an audiometry?

How bad does my hearing have to be to fail an audiometry test? For audiometry tests, failure is not measured in terms of “how bad” your hearing loss is but “if” you have suffered any loss at all.

What happens if I fail the screening test for hearing loss?

Those who pass the screening test show no signs of hearing impairment while those who fail are referred for further testing. Again, this determination is not based on a specific level of hearing loss but whether the individual shows any signs of hearing impairment.

How do you know if your hearing is normal?

Normal hearing is when the softest sounds heard are between -10 and 20 dB. If the sounds are louder than 20 dB and you still can’t hear them, then there is a hearing loss. The further down the chart the line of your hearing test comes, the more of a hearing loss.