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What is the purpose of air-conduction thresholds measured up to 16,000 Hz?
What is the purpose of air-conduction thresholds measured up to 16,000 Hz?
- To assess the entire auditory pathway (correct)
- To measure the status of the conductive system
- To stimulate the cochlea directly
- To bypass the outer and middle ears
Which type of earphone is most commonly used for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
Which type of earphone is most commonly used for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
- Bone vibrators
- Insert (correct)
- Supra-aurals
- Circumaural
What is one advantage of using insert earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
What is one advantage of using insert earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
- They are less susceptible to external noise (correct)
- They have a wider frequency response
- They are more comfortable for the patient
- They produce higher sound levels
What is one disadvantage of using insert earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
What is one disadvantage of using insert earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
What type of audiometer is required to measure air-conduction thresholds up to 16,000 Hz?
What type of audiometer is required to measure air-conduction thresholds up to 16,000 Hz?
What is the purpose of using circumaural earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
What is the purpose of using circumaural earphones for measuring air-conduction thresholds?
What is the difference between air-conduction and bone-conduction thresholds?
What is the difference between air-conduction and bone-conduction thresholds?
What is the difference between supra-aurals and circumaural earphones?
What is the difference between supra-aurals and circumaural earphones?
What is the purpose of masking noise during bone-conduction testing?
What is the purpose of masking noise during bone-conduction testing?
What is the purpose of calibrating audiometers to 0 dB HL?
What is the purpose of calibrating audiometers to 0 dB HL?
