Asked by SuryaKanta ForCpl on Jul 04, 2024
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Test in which a vibrating tuning fork is held against the vertex or the midline of the skull or forehead
A) irrigation
B) otoscope
C) Rinne test
D) spirometer
E) audiometer
F) Weber test
Weber Test
A quick screening test for hearing that involves placing a tuning fork in the middle of the forehead to assess bone conduction of sound.
Vibrating Tuning Fork
A tool that produces a fixed pitch when struck, used in various applications like music for tuning instruments and in medicine for assessing hearing and vibratory sensations.
- Recognize the various auditory evaluations and their application.
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TF
tarec francisJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
F
Explanation :
The Weber test is a quick screening test for hearing. It involves placing a vibrating tuning fork against the center of the forehead or skull (vertex) to assess bone conduction of sound. This helps in determining the type of hearing loss a person has.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the various auditory evaluations and their application.