Exam Preview for 40633: Assessing Vestibular Function and Compensat

Assessing Vestibular Function and Compensation in Children Post-Treatment

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1. Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a vestibular test for a pediatric patient? The child's developmental age and cognitive ability The availability of vestibular testing equipment The child’s parental medical history The child’s preferred play activities
2. A child presents with sudden onset vertigo, nausea, and an abnormal head impulse test. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Central vestibular dysfunction Peripheral vestibular dysfunction Neurological disorder unrelated to the vestibular system Orthostatic hypotension
3. Which of the following tests is most useful for assessing vestibular compensation in pediatric patients? SHIMP (Suppression Head Impulse Paradigm) test Tympanometry Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) Pure-tone audiometry
4. What is the primary role of psychometric questionnaires in pediatric vestibular assessment? To assess vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) function To measure the child’s hearing thresholds To evaluate the impact of vestibular dysfunction on daily activities and quality of life To determine the child’s visual acuity
5. What distinguishes pediatric vestibular assessment from adult vestibular assessment? The requirement of a higher number of diagnostic tests The need for modified play techniques and age-appropriate targets The exclusion of caloric testing The use of only subjective patient feedback