Which of the Following is NOT True of the Weber

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the Weber test?
A)This test can distinguish conduction or sensory deafness.
B)The test is performed by placing a vibrating tuning fork against the midline of the forehead.
C)If a person has conductive hearing impairment, the sound will be heard louder in the normal ear.
D)In the case of normal hearing, a person will hear the sound with equal loudness in both ears.
E)All of these are true of the Weber test.

Accepted Answer

The Weber test, when indicating conductive hearing loss, will result in the sound being heard louder in the affected ear, not the normal ear. This is because conductive hearing loss can enhance the perception of sound conducted through bone in the affected ear, making the sound seem louder on that side.