Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A 70-year-old male complains of ringing in the ears. The nurse describes this as:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Tinnitus is the perception of sound, such as ringing, in the ears when no external sound is present. It can be caused by age-related hearing loss, loud noise exposure, ear infections, or other medical conditions. Xerostomia is dry mouth, myopia is nearsightedness, and anosmia is loss of smell.