Pure Tone Thresholds Flashcards
What is the air conduction frequency
250-8000 Hz
Air conduction freq slide
What ear do you start with
the better one; if there isnt a better ear it doesnt matter
How do you determine the better ear
case history; old audiograms; ask them
Steady State tone
_________ may interfere with steady state tone
tinnitus
Pulsed
Warbled
How long do you present the tone for
1-2 sec
How should you present the tone? pattern or no pattern
no pattern
Describe the environment a audiogram should take place
reduced visual cues (have them not facong you), confy chair, cool temp, the cords arent rubbing on anything, leather seats in case of an accident
Describe the traditional responses to an audiogram
manual
- hand raise
-button with light
Verbal
- yes/ maybe
- “beep”