You Are Performing Weber and Rinne Hearing Tests

question 13

Multiple Choice

You are performing Weber and Rinne hearing tests. For the Weber test, the sound lateralized to the unaffected ear; for the Rinne test, the air conduction to bone conduction-to-ratio was less than 2:1. You interpret these findings as suggestive of

• A)a defect in the inner ear.
• B)a defect in the middle ear.
• C)otitis externa.
• D)impacted cerumen.
• E)serous otitis.

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Definitions:

Recumbent Position

A lying down position in which the individual is on their back, often used in medical and therapeutic settings.

Lateral Position

A body positioning technique where the patient lies on their side, often used in medical and therapeutic settings to improve comfort or access.

Physical Mobility

The ability to move the body freely and with ease, including walking, standing, and transferring from one position to another.

Respiratory System

The bodily system comprising organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism.