Which of the following statements about tinnitus is accurate?

• A. Ringing in the ears.
• B. Dizziness as a primary symptom.
• C. Ringing in the ears; often associated with hearing loss.
• D. Blurred vision.

Answer: (C)

Tinnitus is the perception of sound, such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing, without an external sound source. It’s often connected to some degree of hearing loss, especially when it follows noise exposure or aging. So the most accurate statement describes ringing in the ears and notes that it’s often associated with hearing loss. The option that mentions only ringing is incomplete because it omits the common link to hearing loss. The option that emphasizes dizziness misstates the primary symptom, and blurred vision isn’t a typical feature of tinnitus.