CVT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CVT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CVT Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample CVT Questions & Answers
1. VOR gain is defined as:
VOR gain is calculated as eye velocity divided by head velocity; a normal gain is approximately 1.0, meaning eye velocity closely matches head velocity.
2. Why is patient history critical in diagnosing vestibular disorders?
A thorough patient history is paramount in diagnosing vestibular disorders because symptoms like vertigo and dizziness can be vague and have numerous causes. Eliciting details about the onset, duration, triggers, associated symptoms (e.g., hearing loss, nausea), and the specific quality of dizziness helps clinicians identify characteristic patterns. This information guides the differential diagnosis and subsequent physical examination, significantly narrowing down potential conditions.
3. A therapist prescribes VOR x2 exercises. How does this differ mechanically from VOR x1?
In VOR x2, the target moves in the same direction as the head, requiring the VOR to generate twice the normal gain to maintain stable gaze.
4. How should a CVT professional handle a situation where evidence-based practice & research methods protocols conflict with practical constraints?
When protocols conflict with practical constraints, the professional approach is to document the conflict and seek guidance, ensuring transparency and compliance while working toward a resolution.
5. In BPPV of the posterior canal, the Dix-Hallpike maneuver typically elicits nystagmus that is:
Posterior canal BPPV produces torsional-upbeat (geotropic top pole beating toward affected ear) nystagmus that is fatigable with repeated testing due to canalith repositioning.
6. A patient with acute unilateral vestibular neuritis reports sudden worsening of vertigo when lying flat. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Sudden worsening of vertigo in a patient with presumed peripheral vestibular disorder warrants reassessment for central pathology such as cerebellar stroke before proceeding.