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Case Study #1   Below, you see the test findings for a comprehensive audiometric evaluation including TEOAEs and tympanometry. The patient was a compliant 5 year old and you felt confident that the findings are accurate. Tympanometric, TEOAE, and acoustic reflex testing results were identical for the left and right ears. TEOAEs resulted in a REFER (in both ears). Acoustic reflex thresholds were absent (no response) in both ears for all test frequencies. Use this information and Table 1. (tympanometric norms) to answer the following questions.    

Which genetic disorder leads to progressive hearing loss and end stage renal disease? 

Use Tympanogram #1 and Table 1 to answer the following:   What does Tympanogram 1 suggest in terms of middle ear function? (Choose all that apply)

Which type of test is used in newborn hearing screenings for children considered low risk for hearing loss? (Choose one)

Tympanogram #1: Assume the patient is a 7 year old male.     

Tympanogram #2: Assume patient is around 3 years old.     

Match the terms on the left with one of the definitions on the right. There is one match for each term. 

What are the membranes in the abdominal and pelvic cavities called?

This type of vessel has a wall made up of only simple squamous epithelium, which is perfectly suited for diffusion.

This collection of cells sets the pace of the heart beat: