What information is required to complete the Reference audiogram (DD Form 2215)?

What information is required to complete the Reference audiogram (DD Form 2215)?

• A. Initial hearing thresholds are established by comparing to normal hearing standards or range.
• B. The member's immunization history.
• C. Most recent dental examination notes.
• D. Current blood pressure readings.

Answer: (A)

You establish a baseline of the service member’s hearing by recording the initial thresholds at the standard frequencies and comparing those thresholds to normal hearing reference values. The Reference audiogram is filled by measuring how softly each frequency can be heard (in dB HL) and then checking whether those values fall within the established normal ranges. This baseline makes it possible to detect any future shifts in hearing over time, which is the purpose of the hearing conservation process. Information such as immunization history, dental notes, or current blood pressure isn’t used to complete the audiogram because they don’t reflect hearing thresholds.

You establish a baseline of the service member’s hearing by recording the initial thresholds at the standard frequencies and comparing those thresholds to normal hearing reference values. The Reference audiogram is filled by measuring how softly each frequency can be heard (in dB HL) and then checking whether those values fall within the established normal ranges. This baseline makes it possible to detect any future shifts in hearing over time, which is the purpose of the hearing conservation process. Information such as immunization history, dental notes, or current blood pressure isn’t used to complete the audiogram because they don’t reflect hearing thresholds.