Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test of hearing ability?
A) falling test
B) Rinne and Weber tuning-fork test
C) otoscopy
D) audiometry
D) audiometry
Audiometry tests hearing ability. The falling test checks balance. The Rinne and
Weber tuning-fork test assesses bone and nerve conduction of sound. Otoscopy views inside the
ear.
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