HEARING QUIZ FOR THOSE WITH NO HEARING AIDS
  Never Sometimes Usually Always
1) I understand speech well in a quiet room 0 2 4 6
2) I understand speech well in a noisy room 0 2 4 6
3) I understand well in a noisy restaurant 0 2 4 6
4) I understand well on the telephone 0 2 4 6
5) I hear words but don't understand them 6 4 2 0
6) Loud sounds bother me 6 4 2 0
7) Running water sounds natural to me 0 2 4 6
8) Shattering glass would make me jump 6 4 2 0
9) I'm startled easily by sudden sounds 6 4 2 0
10) I hear the telephone when it rings 0 2 4 6
11) I understand small children easily 0 2 4 6
12) I ask people to repeat themselves often 6 4 2 0
13) I have trouble when 2 or 3 people are talking 6 4 2 0
14) I understand sermons at church easily 0 2 4 6
15) My family complains that TV is too loud 6 4 2 0
16) I stay home at times because of my hearing 6 4 2 0
17) I can understand well riding in the car 0 2 4 6
18) People often seem to be mumbling 6 4 2 0
19) I enjoy music as well as I always have 0 2 4 6
20) I am told that I talk too loud 6 4 2 0
21) I have ringing or noises in my ears 6 4 2 0
22) People tell me to have my hearing checked 6 4 2 0

Add up your total circled numbers in each colomn: _____ _____ _____ _____

Add together your column totals for your grand total test score: ________

If your grand total is 125 or greater, you are above average in hearing. Pat your self on the back and be thankful for a real blessing!

If your total is between 92 and 124 you are experiencing average hearing. It wouldnt be a bad idea to get a hearing test anyway.

If your total is between 66 and 91, you are having hearing difficulties. You need to make an appointment for a hearing evaluation.

If your total is below 66, you most definitely need to have a hearing evaluation. You may have been putting it off for a long time.
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