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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?
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What is the primary characteristic of functional (psychogenic) hearing loss?
What is the primary characteristic of functional (psychogenic) hearing loss?
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What is the most common symptom of early hearing loss?
What is the most common symptom of early hearing loss?
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'Presbycusis' refers to an increased incidence of hearing loss with:
'Presbycusis' refers to an increased incidence of hearing loss with:
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'Cerumen impaction' primarily affects which part of the ear?
'Cerumen impaction' primarily affects which part of the ear?
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'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?
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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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