Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2185 of 2368

During a whispered voice test, which result shows the client passed the hearing screening for that ear?

  1. Repeating two of six numbers or letters correctly
  2. Repeating at least three of six numbers or letters correctly
  3. Repeating one of six numbers or letters correctly
  4. Repeating none correctly while watching the nurse's lips closely
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Correct answer: Repeating at least three of six numbers or letters correctly

A client passes by correctly repeating at least three of six numbers or letters.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Eye and Ear Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026