#1
Which of the following is not a type of hearing test?
Ophthalmoscopy
ExplanationOphthalmoscopy is a visual examination of the eye's interior, not a hearing test.
#2
What does an audiologist measure during an audiometry test?
Hearing sensitivity
ExplanationAudiometry tests measure hearing sensitivity across different frequencies.
#3
What is the primary purpose of a vestibular function test?
To assess balance and equilibrium
ExplanationVestibular tests evaluate balance and equilibrium function.
#4
Which condition can be identified through a hearing test?
Conductive hearing loss
ExplanationHearing tests can identify conductive hearing loss among other conditions.
#5
Which of the following is used to measure the middle ear's mobility and air pressure?
Tympanometry
ExplanationTympanometry assesses middle ear function, not just air pressure.
#6
What is the primary objective of a speech audiometry test?
To measure the ability to understand spoken language
ExplanationSpeech audiometry evaluates comprehension of spoken language.
#7
What is the typical range of frequencies tested during a pure-tone audiometry?
125 Hz to 8 kHz
ExplanationPure-tone audiometry assesses hearing sensitivity across frequencies from low to high.
#8
Which part of the ear is primarily assessed during an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test?
Cochlea
ExplanationOAE tests primarily evaluate cochlear function.
#9
Which of the following tests can help differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss?
Tympanometry
ExplanationTympanometry distinguishes between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
#10
Which type of hearing test is often used for newborns to screen for hearing loss?
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test
ExplanationOAE tests detect sound emissions from the cochlea, often used for newborn hearing screening.
#11
Which condition is NOT typically identified through a hearing test?
Presbyopia
ExplanationPresbyopia is a vision condition, not related to hearing.
#12
Which technology is commonly used to measure auditory brainstem response (ABR)?
Electrodes
ExplanationElectrodes are used to record brain responses during ABR tests.
#13
Which of the following is a common symptom of Meniere's disease?
Tinnitus
ExplanationTinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a common symptom of Meniere's disease.
#14
What is the name of the condition characterized by the perception of sound in one or both ears when no external sound is present?
Tinnitus
ExplanationTinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of external stimuli.