6. Vestibular Audiology

Bedside Evaluation — Quiz

Test your understanding of bedside evaluation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A patient presents with acute vestibular syndrome. The HINTS examination is performed. If the Head Impulse Test (HIT) is normal, but there is direction-changing nystagmus and skew deviation, what is the most likely diagnostic implication?

Question 2

When performing the Head Impulse Test (HIT), what specific observation indicates a normal vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) function?

Question 3

What is the primary anatomical structure involved in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) that is targeted by the Dix-Hallpike maneuver?

Question 4

During the Romberg Test, if a patient exhibits significant sway with their eyes open, what does this finding primarily suggest?

Question 5

Which of the following describes the expected duration of nystagmus and vertigo in a positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?