Electrophysiology Tests: OAE, ABR, and
ASSR for Hearing Assessment Exam
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What are Otoacoustic Emissions Sounds that the ear produces or 'emits',
(OAE)? used to
assess cochlear status.
What are the two types of Spontaneous and Evoked (including
Otoacoustic Emissions? Transient
(TEOAE) and Distortion Product
(DPOAE)).
Are Otoacoustic emissions audible No, they are not audible and are not the
to the person being tested? same as
tinnitus.
What is the primary purpose of To determine cochlear status, specifically
OAE outer hair
testing? cell function.
In which populations is OAE Neonates, infants, or individuals with
testing developmental disabilities.
particularly useful?
ASSR for Hearing Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are Otoacoustic Emissions Sounds that the ear produces or 'emits',
(OAE)? used to
assess cochlear status.
What are the two types of Spontaneous and Evoked (including
Otoacoustic Emissions? Transient
(TEOAE) and Distortion Product
(DPOAE)).
Are Otoacoustic emissions audible No, they are not audible and are not the
to the person being tested? same as
tinnitus.
What is the primary purpose of To determine cochlear status, specifically
OAE outer hair
testing? cell function.
In which populations is OAE Neonates, infants, or individuals with
testing developmental disabilities.
particularly useful?