A school nurse is administering a hearing test for college students. Which of the following is included in the correct administration of a hearing test?
The nurse should stand 6 feet away from the student.
The student should cover both ears during the test.
The nurse should turn away from the student and whisper a phrase.
The nurse should stand 1 – 2 feet away from the student.
Number 4 is correct.
During a hearing test, the nurse should stand 1 – 2 feet away from the student, ask the student to cover one ear, whisper a phrase while facing the student, and ask the student to repeat the phrase. Then the nurse should repeat the test with the student covering the other ear.
