Clinical Medical Assistant Exam Practice Question

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Rinne test is specifically designed to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction. A positive Rinne test indicates normal or sensorineural hearing, while a negative result suggests conductive loss.

The Weber test (A) helps localize the type of hearing loss but does not distinguish between sensorineural and conductive loss. The Whisper test (B) assesses general hearing ability but lacks specificity for identifying the type of hearing loss. The Tuning fork test (D) is a broad term that encompasses various tests, including the Rinne and Weber, but does not specifically target sensorineural loss.