Author Question: What is an appropriate screening test for hearing that the nurse can administer to a 5-year-old ... (Read 28 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What is an appropriate screening test for hearing that the nurse can administer to a 5-year-old child?

a. Rinne test
b. Weber test
c. Pure tone audiometry
d. Eliciting the startle reflex

Question 2

Which is the most frequently used test for measuring visual acuity?

a. Snellen letter chart
b. Ishihara vision test
c. Allen picture card test
d. Denver eye screening test

Mholman93 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pure tone audiometry uses an audiometer that produces sounds at different volumes and pitches in the child's ears. The child is asked to respond in some way when the tone is heard in the earphone. The Rinne and Weber tests measure bone conduction of sound. Eliciting the startle reflex may be useful in infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The Snellen letter chart, which consists of lines of letters of decreasing size, is the most frequently used test for visual acuity. The Ishihara Vision Test is used for color vision. The Allen picture card test and Denver eye screening test involve single cards for children ages 2 years and older who are unable to use the Snellen letter chart.