The nurse understands that otitis media is the most common cause of:
a. sensorineural hearing loss in adults. c. conductive hearing loss in children.
b. conductive hearing loss in adults. d. sensorineural hearing loss in children.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Otitis media is not a common cause of hearing loss in adults.
B Incorrect: Otitis media is not a common cause of hearing loss in adults.
C Correct: Otitis media is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in children.
D Incorrect: Otitis media is usually not a cause of sensorineural hearing loss.
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