What are the Common Methods of Hearing Assessment?
Nurses can utilize several methods to assess hearing:
Otoscopy: Examines the ear canal and eardrum for abnormalities. Pure-Tone Audiometry: Measures hearing sensitivity across different frequencies. Tympanometry: Assesses the function of the middle ear. Speech Audiometry: Evaluates the ability to hear and understand speech. Tuning Fork Tests: Helps differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
