Cranial Nerves 8: Screen hearing

  • Face the patient and hold out your arms with your fingers near each ear. Rub your fingers together on one side while moving the fingers noiselessly on the other.
  • Ask the patient to tell you when and on which side they hear the rubbing.
  • Increase intensity as needed and note any assymetry.
  • If abnormal, proceed with the Weber and Rinne tests.
 
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Screen for hearing