(a) Why are electroacoustic (middle ear analysis) audiometric tests used in the typical audiology clinic? (A reminder: These are not the assessments used to determine validity of hearing aid amplification!!) (b) Choose one of the three electroacoustic tests and describe the test protocol. How does this electroacoustic test add to the overall clinical picture (i.e., diagnosis)? (c) Why are electrophysiologic audiometric tests used in the typical audiology clinic? (Hint: Which part of the ear is assessed?) (b) Choose one of the two types of electrophysiologic tests and describe the test protocol. How does this electrophysiologic test add to the overall clinical picture (i.e., diagnosis)?
