Otology: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Otology

Sample item

Which tuning-fork result is expected in unilateral conductive hearing loss?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Weber lateralizes to the affected ear

In conductive loss, external sound masking is reduced on the affected side, so the Weber tone lateralizes toward that ear.

Option by option

  • A. Weber lateralizes to the unaffected ear

    Unilateral sensorineural loss shifts Weber to the better ear.

  • B. Bone conduction is absent bilaterally

    Bone conduction is present rather than absent.

  • C. Rinne is positive in the affected ear

    Rinne is often negative when conductive loss is significant.

  • D. Weber lateralizes to the affected ear (correct)

    Correct: Weber is heard louder in the ear with conductive loss.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Weber lateralizes to the affected ear. In conductive loss, external sound masking is reduced on the affected side, so the Weber tone lateralizes toward that ear.

Why is "Weber lateralizes to the unaffected ear" not the answer?

Unilateral sensorineural loss shifts Weber to the better ear.

Why is "Bone conduction is absent bilaterally" not the answer?

Bone conduction is present rather than absent.

Why is "Rinne is positive in the affected ear" not the answer?

Rinne is often negative when conductive loss is significant.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Otology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: Weber is heard louder in the ear with conductive loss.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Otology?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.