Which finding best supports sensorineural hearing loss rather than conductive hearing loss?
Correct answer: B. The patient has reduced hearing with damage to the inner ear
- A. The patient hears speech more clearly in a noisy room
- B. The patient has reduced hearing with damage to the inner ear
- C. The patient has impacted cerumen blocking the ear canal
- D. The patient reports a feeling of pressure behind the eardrum
Explanation
Sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the cochlea, auditory nerve or central auditory pathways. Conductive loss is caused by impaired transmission through the external or middle ear, such as cerumen or middle-ear fluid.
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