Aeromedical ENT Flashcards
1
Q
SNHL involves what part of the ear?
A
From the cochlea back to the brain
2
Q
How is the Weber test performed and interpreted?
A
Tuning fork to center of head.
In the ear with poor hearing:
Conductive loss– sound is better
SNHL– sound is worse
3
Q
How is the Rinne test performed and how is it interpreted?
A
Place tuning fork on mastoid process.
Air > Bone in normal or SNHL
Bone > Air in conductive HL or dead ear
