Vestibular Assessment questions and correct answers

Vestibular Assessment questions and correct answers Vertigo - answer-Type of dizziness related to the inner ear. It can feel like the room is spinning and nausea and vomiting is common Labrynthitis - answer-Infection affects both auditory and vestibular system Neuritis - answer-Infection affects only the vestibular system BPPV - answer--Otoconia are displaced to the semicircular canals (most common to posterior semicircular canal). -Symptoms include dizziness associated with a change in position and stronger vertigo because changing head position changes the gravity forces on the otoconia -Causes are aging, head trauma, or idiopathic -Treatment can be given by an audiologist Meniere's Disease - answer--Also called cochlear hydrous -Fluctuations in endolymphatic pressure in the inner ear -Membranous labyrinth becomes swollen when pressure is high -Caused by obstruction of endolymphatic duct due to viral inner ear infection, head injury, hereditary, or allergy -Symptoms include pre