Which of the following tests is used to evaluate the patient's ability to hear sounds at various decibels?
A) Basic screening test
B) Tuning fork test
C) Pure tone hearing test
D) Frequency test

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The pure tone hearing test is used to evaluate a patient's ability to hear sounds at various decibels. This test involves the use of headphones and a machine that emits sounds of different frequencies and volumes, which the patient will indicate whether they hear or not. A basic screening test may not evaluate hearing ability in enough detail, a tuning fork test evaluates hearing ability for specific frequencies, and a frequency test is not a common hearing evaluation test.

Which of the Following Tests Is Used to Evaluate the Patient's