AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel

59. If the patient does not respond to the highest output permissible or possible for the frequency being tested, the proper symbol on the audiogram is:

a. "00" b. Leave the space blank c. "-" d. None of the above

60. The Pure Tone Average is taken from the frequencies of 250 Hz, 500 Hz, and 1,000 Hz.

a. True b. False

61. During bone conduction testing, it is important to instruct patients that they should respond to a tone no matter where they perceive it, and not just on the side where the bone vibrator is positioned.

a. True b. False

62. The patient should never have a view of the examiner's mouth and hands during testing.

a. True b. False

Existing Problems that Preclude Accurate Testing and the Need for Referral to the Otolaryngologist (Questions: 63-66)

63. Tympanosclerosis:

a. Responds well to medical or surgical treatment b. Sometimes causes no appreciable hearing loss c. Occurs when the tympanic membrane becomes thin d. Causes middle ear infection

64. Cholesteatomas:

a. Are highly erosive b. May occupy the entire middle ear c. Are best treated surgically d. All of the above

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