Lec 12. VRA

Question 1

In general as the complexity of the VRA re-enforcer increases…

a. the number of responses decreases
b. the number of response remains unaltered it is the sound alone that affects the number of responses
c. the number of responses increases
d. there will be no more responses after 10 responses irrespective of the complexity due to habituation

Answer 1

c. the number of responses increases

Question 2

The OR as part of the BRA stands for what

a. optimal response
b. orientation reflex
c. occurring retention
d. occipital reflex

Answer 2

b. orientation reflex

Question 3

VRA responses in a sound field can most properly be described as showing what?

a. the response of the better ear
b. bilateral thresholds if 2 speakers are used
c. a confirmation of whether the loss is sensory or conductive
d. whether ANSD is present or not

Answer 3

a. the response of the better ear

Question 4

Which is not an advantage of insert phones over headphones in paediatric assessment?

a. inserts have a better intramural attenuation so reducing the need for masking
b. inserts are lightweight than headphones
c. inserts are able to keep open floppy ear canals
d. inserts offer a better calibrated sound level

Answer 4

d. inserts offer a better calibrated sound level

Question 5

In general a childs hearing threshold on PTA is what compared to an adults?

a. Better
b. worse
c. same
d. better from 5-9 years then worse from 10-16 years old

Answer 5

b. worse