Which finding is expected during a normal Weber hearing test?
Correct answer: C. The sound is heard equally in both ears
- A. The sound lateralises clearly to the left ear
- B. The sound lateralises clearly to the right ear
- C. The sound is heard equally in both ears
- D. The sound is heard only through bone conduction
Explanation
In a normal Weber test, the vibrating tuning fork is heard equally in both ears without lateralisation. Lateralisation may occur with conductive or asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss.
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