Case History and Feedback OSCE Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is defined as normal hearing?
A
-10 to 15
2
Q
What is defined as slight hearing loss?
A
16 to 25
3
Q
What is defined as mild hearing loss?
A
26 to 40
4
Q
What is defined as moderate hearing loss?
A
41 to 55
5
Q
What is defined as moderately-severe hearing loss?
A
56 to 70
6
Q
What is defined as severe hearing loss?
A
71 to 90
7
Q
What is defined as a profound hearing loss?
A
> 91
8
Q
What are the PI max classification scores?
A
Excellent or good = 90 - 100%
Slight difficulty = 78 - 88%
Fair to moderate difficulty = 66 - 76%
Poor or great difficulty = 54 - 64%
Very poor = <52%
9
Q
How do we use the half peak level to cross check the audiogram?
A
Fairly flat loss: +/- 15 dB of 1000 Hz threshold
Precipitous: +/- average loss from 2000 - 4000 Hz
10
Q
When should referral to an ENT be made?
A
- Asymmetrical SNHL of 20 dB or greater at 2 adjacent frequencies
- Asymmetrical SNHL of less than 20 dB at 2 adjacent frequencies with accompanying neurological signs
- Unilateral tinnitus
- Meniere’s symptom cluster
- Sudden sensory- neural hearing loss
