Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What device is worn by a partially deaf person to amplify sound?

Hearing aid
Sound enhancer
Earpiece
Listening device

The correct answer is: Hearing aid

A hearing aid is specifically designed to assist individuals who have hearing loss by amplifying sound. It works by capturing ambient sound and boosting it according to the person's specific hearing needs, making it easier for the user to hear conversations and other sounds in their environment. Hearing aids are personalized devices that come with different settings and features, tailored to enhance the hearing capability of the wearer. Although terms like "sound enhancer," "earpiece," and "listening device" may seem related, they do not specifically refer to the technologically advanced systems designed for hearing assistance like hearing aids do. Sound enhancers could refer to general equipment that improves sound quality but lacks the precise amplification tailored for hearing impaired individuals. An earpiece could simply refer to a device for listening to audio without necessarily enhancing sound for the purpose of hearing impairment. Listening devices might encompass a broader category of equipment, but they do not imply the targeted functionality of a hearing aid designed for partial deafness.