Restorative careQuestion 1513 of 1700
What is presbycusis?
- A hearing loss that comes from years of loud work
- Hearing loss that is a natural part of aging
- A loss caused by wax
- A loss that starts at birth
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Correct answer: Hearing loss that is a natural part of aging
It is worse for high-frequency sounds.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.7: Assisting With Sensory Deficits
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026