Tuning Fork

Question 1

What does the tuning fork tell us?

Answer 1

It tells us the type of loss but not the degree of loss. It is limited to one frequency which is 512Hz

Question 2

Rinne test results

Answer 2

• louder at the front(positive) = either normal hearing or SN loss in both ears
• louder at the back(negative) = conductive loss in both ears
• false rinne negative = cross hearing so masking is needed (tragal rubbing)

Question 3

Weber test results

Answer 3

• central = normal hearing both ears or SN loss in both ears or conductive/mixed loss in both ears.
• heard in better ear = unilateral or asymmetrical sensorineural loss
• heard in worse ear = unilateral or asymmetrical conductive loss