Tympanometry Is Most Useful in Diagnosing Patients with

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tympanometry is most useful in diagnosing patients with

• A) Serous otitis media
• B) Conductive hearing loss
• C) Sensorineural hearing loss
• D) Auditory nerve damage

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Definitions:

Loess

An essentially unconsolidated sediment consisting predominantly of silt, interpreted to be windblown dust, commonly of glacial origin.

Ice-Age Glaciers

Massive sheets of ice and snow that covered large parts of the Earth’s surface during the last glacial period, significantly altering the planet's surface and ecosystem.

Rain Shadow

A relatively dry region on the downwind side of a topographic obstacle, usually a mountain range; rainfall is noticeably less than on the windward side.

Upwelling Ocean Currents

Upwelling ocean currents are oceanic currents that bring deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water to the surface, fueling primary productivity and supporting marine ecosystems.