CVT Assessment & Diagnosis of Vestibular Disorders

Question 1

Which test evaluates the function of the semicircular canals?

Accepted Answer

Head impulse test

Answer

Weber test

Answer

Rinne test

Answer

Romberg test

Question 2

What does the Dix-Hallpike maneuver assess?

Accepted Answer

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Answer

Central vestibular function

Answer

Hearing thresholds

Answer

Sinus infections

Question 3

Which imaging technique is commonly used to rule out central causes of dizziness?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

X-ray

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

CT of the abdomen

Question 4

What symptom often distinguishes peripheral from central vestibular disorders?

Accepted Answer

Auditory symptoms such as hearing loss

Answer

Gradual onset

Answer

Visual hallucinations

Answer

Seizure history

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Ménière’s disease

Answer

Vestibular neuritis

Answer

Labyrinthitis

Answer

Acoustic neuroma

Question 6

What does spontaneous nystagmus suggest during examination?

Accepted Answer

Acute vestibular dysfunction

Answer

Normal function

Answer

Bilateral symmetry

Answer

Improved recovery

Question 7

Why is patient history critical in diagnosing vestibular disorders?

Accepted Answer

To identify patterns in vertigo and dizziness

Answer

To evaluate muscle tone

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To determine range of motion

Answer

To rule out diabetes

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Romberg test in vestibular assessment?

Accepted Answer

To detect balance deficits

Answer

To test eye movement

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To assess gait

Answer

To evaluate hearing thresholds

Question 9

What does caloric testing assess?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal canal function

Answer

Middle ear pressure

Answer

Tympanic membrane mobility

Answer

Cochlear function