Which term describes no hearing and responds only to loud sounds?

• A. Moderately Impaired Vision
• B. Adequate Vision
• C. Minimal Difficulty Hearing
• D. Severely Impaired Hearing

Answer: (D)

Describes the level of hearing loss based on how the person responds to sound. If there is no hearing and the person only responds to loud sounds, this shows a severe level of hearing impairment. The term that fits this description is severely impaired hearing, which conveys very limited or no ability to hear ordinary sounds and a need for very loud stimuli to elicit any response. This understanding helps guide how to communicate and care for the person—using more visual or written communication, ensuring assistive devices are considered, and planning how to interact effectively. The other options describe vision or refer to different levels of hearing that don’t match the described situation, so they aren’t appropriate.