In Performing the Weber Test to Assess for Sensorineural Hearing

Multiple Choice

In performing the Weber test to assess for sensorineural hearing loss, where is the tuning fork placed on the patient?

A) Place the base of the tuning fork on the midline of the top of the patient's head.
B) Place the tuning fork in front of the ear on the mastoid bone.
C) Place the tines of the tuning fork perpendicular to the patient's ear canal.
D) Place the tines of the tuning fork on the midline of the top of the patient's head.