TD Test

What is the primary purpose of the Tone Decay Test?

• To measure the ability to detect speech at low volumes

• To assess the stability of a person's hearing over time

• To evaluate the speed of response to auditory stimuli

• To determine the auditory threshold in a noisy environment

What type of sound is typically used in the Tone Decay Test?

• Speech

• Low-frequency sounds

• Pure tones or single frequencies

• White noise

The Tone Decay Test is mainly used to check the functioning of which part of the auditory system?

• Outer ear

• Cochlea

• Auditory nerve

• Middle ear

A significant result in a Tone Decay Test might indicate which of the following conditions?

• Conductive hearing loss

• Retrocochlear pathology

• Sensorineural hearing loss

• Middle ear infection

Which of the following best describes “tone decay”?

• The gradual increase in a tone’s volume over time

• • The ability to differentiate between two tones

• The sudden decrease in sensitivity to environmental noise

• The loss of perception of a tone when it is continuously presented

How is a Tone Decay Test typically conducted?

• Presenting a tone at a constant level to test for auditory nerve fatigue

• Playing multiple tones at various volumes

• Repeating high-pitched sounds and asking for recognition

• Playing a tone in one ear and testing the opposite ear's response

In a Tone Decay Test, if the tone is not sustained for at least 30 seconds, it usually indicates a problem with the middle ear, such as a conductive hearing loss.

• True

• False

The Tone Decay Test is primarily used to detect issues related to sensorineural hearing loss, specifically in identifying cochlear impairments.

• True

• False