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What type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve?
What type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve?
- Conductive
- Mixed
- Sensorineural (correct)
- Functional
Which diagnostic evaluation involves assessing the function of the auditory nerve?
Which diagnostic evaluation involves assessing the function of the auditory nerve?
- Auditory brainstem response (correct)
- Electronystagmography
- Audiometry
- Tympanogram
What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss?
What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss?
- Damage to the cochlea
- Presbycusis
- External ear problems (correct)
- Vestibulocochlear nerve issue
Which hearing test assesses both air and bone conduction of sound?
Which hearing test assesses both air and bone conduction of sound?
What is the primary characteristic of functional (psychogenic) hearing loss?
What is the primary characteristic of functional (psychogenic) hearing loss?
What is the most common symptom of early hearing loss?
What is the most common symptom of early hearing loss?
'Presbycusis' refers to an increased incidence of hearing loss with:
'Presbycusis' refers to an increased incidence of hearing loss with:
'Cerumen impaction' primarily affects which part of the ear?
'Cerumen impaction' primarily affects which part of the ear?
'Ossiculoplasty' is a surgical procedure that primarily focuses on repairing which part of the ear?
'Ossiculoplasty' is a surgical procedure that primarily focuses on repairing which part of the ear?
In a patient undergoing 'Stapedectomy,' which specific bone in the ear is primarily operated on?
In a patient undergoing 'Stapedectomy,' which specific bone in the ear is primarily operated on?
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