Exam 10: Differential Diagnosis of Auditory and Vestibular Disorders

The process of narrowing down possible causes of a hearing loss or any medical problem is known as ___________________.

What is the first step in the diagnostic process?

The process of screening all babies for hearing loss within the first three months of birth is called _________.

VEMP testing involves measurement of changes in the tension of the _________ muscle.

Name some characteristics of test performance of a screening procedure.

When an audiologist has any concerns about ear disease or a patient meets certain criteria for ear disease,the prudent decision is to make a _________________ to a physician.

Traditional behavioral site of lesion tests were replaced by objective measures such as ________ and __________.

Name three advantages of electroacoustic techniques such as otoacoustic emissions)over pure tone screening when performing hearing screening of preschool and school age children.

______________ tests are performed with irrigation or flushing of the external ear canal with warm and cool water or air.

The radiological technique that is best suited for detection of tumors involving the auditory system is ________.

There is no role for otoacoustic emissions in screening for hearing loss in adults.

Ear pain,dizziness,and fullness are criteria for referral of a patient to an otolaryngologist.

Traditional site-of-lesion tests include each of the following EXCEPT

In recent years,____ combined with _____ have become accepted alternatives to pure tone screening for preschool and young school-age children.

Evidence-based clinical procedures and techniques for diagnosis and management of hearing,vestibular,and related disorders are the basis for __________.

Why is an accurate diagnosis of hearing loss important in clinical audiology?

Risk factors for infant hearing loss include each of the following EXCEPT

Hearing handicap is in part determined by the impact of hearing loss on

OSHA guidelines require that employers monitor an employee's hearing at least ______ a year.

Hearing loss associated with aging is termed ___________.