Prior to measuring a patient's hearing the nurse obtains a tuning fork. Which hearing tests is the nurse preparing to conduct? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rinne test
b. Weber test
c. Caloric test
d. Tympanometry
e. Electronystagmogram
ANS: A, B
The Rinne test is performed with a tuning fork and is useful for differentiating between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. The Weber test is also performed using a tuning fork. C. The caloric test is used to test the function of the eighth cranial nerve and to assess vestibular reflexes of the inner ear that control balance. D. Tympanometry is a test used to measure compliance of the tympanic membrane and differentiate problems in the middle ear. E. The electronystagmogram is used to diagnose the causes of unilateral hearing loss of unknown origin, vertigo, or ringing in the ears.
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