You are performing Weber and Rinne hearing tests. For the Weber test, the sound lateralized to the unaffected ear; for the Rinne test, air conduction-to-bone conduction ratio is less than 2:1. You interpret these findings as suggestive ofGroup of answer choicesotitis externa.a defect in the middle ear in the semicurcular canalsimpacted cerumen.a defect in the inner ear to the cochlear nerve

Which hearing condition occurs with damage to the inner ear, cochlea, and nerve to brain? Group of answer choicesConductive hearing lossSensorineural hearing lossShort Term hearing LossInflammation of the ear drum

8. Identify the hearing loss as conductive or sensorineural: 1. presbycusis  a. conductive 2. impacted cerumen  b. sensorineural 3. purulent fluid in middle ear  4. ototoxic drugs  5. cochlear damage  6. perforated TM  7. otosclerosis

Jared has been an avid fan of rock music for many years and has attended numerous concerts, getting as close to the stage as possible. He has never worn earplugs or protective earwear. Now in his 50s, he has become hard-of-hearing and can no longer detect quiet sounds or low talking. How might his symptoms be explained?Multiple ChoiceHis tympanic membrane has hardened.He has developed a brain tumor that puts pressure on the vestibulocochlear nerve.He must have used the antibiotic streptomycin while at a concert which weakened the structures in his inner ear, making them less able to respond to sound waves.His hair cells are permanently damaged and desensitized to loud sounds.

Question textWhich of the following is NOT a cause of conductive hearing loss?Select one:a. Otitis mediab. Congenital malformation of the inner earc. Congenital malformation of the outer or middle eard. Perforated eardrum.

Which part of the ear connects the pinna to the eardrum?AAuditory nerveBEar canalCIncusDMalleus