Exam Preview for 42306: Audiology Vestibular Assessment and Managem

Audiology Vestibular Assessment and Management for Acute Dizziness in Hospital Settings, in partnership with UPitt

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Dizziness accounts for what percentage of emergency department visits? 1-2% 3-4% 5-7% 8-10%
2. Which of the following tests are included in the HINTS exam? Head Impulse, Ischemic Screen, Test of Skew Hearing Test, Nystagmus, Test of Skew Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew Head Shake, Nystagmus, Test of Skew
3. Which finding on the Test of Skew is most consistent with central cause? Horizontal shift Vertical shift Direction-changing nystagmus normal exam
4. Which statement best reflects a practical logistical consideration when completing the Dix Hallpike in the hospital setting? The Dix Hallpike should be delayed until the patient can transfer to the audiology clinic. The Dix Hallpike can only be completed if video goggles are available. A modified Dix Hallpike is possible in a hospital bed using available supports, such as a pillow or folded blanket. A Semont maneuver should be performed instead of a Dix Hallpike.
5. Which tool is useful for generating appropriate referral(s) in the hospital setting? The Vestibular Screening Tool (VST) The Dizziness Symptom Profile (DSP) The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) The Dizziness Referral Tool (DRT)