RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1628 of 2368

The nurse is performing a whispered voice test. Which technique is correct?

  1. Stand behind the seated client and test each ear separately
  2. Stand in front of the client so they can see the nurse's lips
  3. Test both ears at the same time using a loud whisper voice
  4. Have the client lie down flat and close both of their eyes
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Correct answer: Stand behind the seated client and test each ear separately

Standing behind prevents lip reading. Each ear is tested alone while the client blocks the other ear with a finger.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Neurological Assessment: Cranial Nerve VIII – Vestibulocochlear. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026