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what spinal disorder causes a forward displacement of the vertebra that is commonly seen in
the 5th lumbar vertebra ✔Correct Answer-spondylolisthesis
the number of data points and the sweep time determine ✔Correct Answer-horizontal
resolution
what is the minimum sampling rate for the nyquist frequency? ✔Correct Answer-more than
double the fastest frequency of the waveform
what type of glial cells make up the myelin sheath of the peripheral nervous system?
✔Correct Answer-schwann cells
during a CEA, collateral perfusion is maintained by.. ✔Correct Answer-circle of willis
to improve the signal-to-noise ratio by a factor of 100, what is the required number of
responses to be averaged? ✔Correct Answer-10,000
in spinal surgery, the primary purpose of the popliteal fossa recording electrode is to..
✔Correct Answer-verify adqeuacy of stimulus
the surgical site for a posterior fossa tumor surgery requires adjustment of the standard SSEP
recording electrodes. which adjustments should be made? ✔Correct Answer-move C5S lateral
when removing a pituitary tumor via the nasal passage, the surgeon must produce a hole in
what? ✔Correct Answer-sphenoid bone
when performing IOM for an intraoperative MRI case, use of electrodes that are not MRI-
conditional may result in.. ✔Correct Answer-thermal burns
if 100 trials are required to achieve a signal-to-noise ratio of 2:1, how many trials must be
theoretically averaged to increase the signal-to-noise ratio to 20:1? ✔Correct Answer-10,000
where is the central relay station for sensory information that is located between the cerebrum
and the spinal cord? ✔Correct Answer-thalamus
what is a slow growing tumor that can directly affect balance and hearing? ✔Correct Answer-
acoustic neuroma
, what is the resting membrane potential of a neuron? ✔Correct Answer--70mV
evoked potential data are obliterated with.. ✔Correct Answer-monopolar cautery
what is the segmental motor innvervation of the peroneus longus? ✔Correct Answer-L4,L5,S1
medical history relevant to IONM for a thoracic aortic aneurysm repair includes... ✔Correct
Answer-associated symptoms, associated crawford levels and previous neurological deficits
which cranial nerves should be monitored during a MVD for trigeminal neuralgia? ✔Correct
Answer-V and VII
What type of electrode allows for high current density? ✔Correct Answer-needle
during a C5 foraminotomy, the train free-run EMG is seen in the right deltoid channel. all of the
following may be causing this activity except.. ✔Correct Answer-ischemia of the nerve
due to relative in excitability of the motor cortex in the pediatric population, direct cortical
stimulation may not be suitable in patients less than.. ✔Correct Answer-5 years of age
what abnormality can a defect in lower motor neurons cause? ✔Correct Answer-flaccid
paralysis
which of the following opposes any change in current? ✔Correct Answer-inductance
when placing a stimulator probe on the ankle for intraoperative SSEP monitoring of the lower
extremities for ACDF, which of the following is most appropriate? (sorry for no options, but this
answer is the same on every test) ✔Correct Answer-never wrap tape or band completely
around the ankle
the most effective method to monitor spinal motor pathway during surgery is... ✔Correct
Answer-multi-pulse stimuli with recording from lower extremity muscles
upper extremity SSEPs are monitored during lumbar surgeries to evaluate.. ✔Correct Answer-
positioning and anesthetic effects
to monitor the integrity of the facial nerve during a parotidectomy... ✔Correct Answer-
stimulate proximally and record distally
what is the main source of airborne bacteria in the operating room? ✔Correct Answer-
exfoliated skin particles from the operating room staff
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what spinal disorder causes a forward displacement of the vertebra that is commonly seen in
the 5th lumbar vertebra ✔Correct Answer-spondylolisthesis
the number of data points and the sweep time determine ✔Correct Answer-horizontal
resolution
what is the minimum sampling rate for the nyquist frequency? ✔Correct Answer-more than
double the fastest frequency of the waveform
what type of glial cells make up the myelin sheath of the peripheral nervous system?
✔Correct Answer-schwann cells
during a CEA, collateral perfusion is maintained by.. ✔Correct Answer-circle of willis
to improve the signal-to-noise ratio by a factor of 100, what is the required number of
responses to be averaged? ✔Correct Answer-10,000
in spinal surgery, the primary purpose of the popliteal fossa recording electrode is to..
✔Correct Answer-verify adqeuacy of stimulus
the surgical site for a posterior fossa tumor surgery requires adjustment of the standard SSEP
recording electrodes. which adjustments should be made? ✔Correct Answer-move C5S lateral
when removing a pituitary tumor via the nasal passage, the surgeon must produce a hole in
what? ✔Correct Answer-sphenoid bone
when performing IOM for an intraoperative MRI case, use of electrodes that are not MRI-
conditional may result in.. ✔Correct Answer-thermal burns
if 100 trials are required to achieve a signal-to-noise ratio of 2:1, how many trials must be
theoretically averaged to increase the signal-to-noise ratio to 20:1? ✔Correct Answer-10,000
where is the central relay station for sensory information that is located between the cerebrum
and the spinal cord? ✔Correct Answer-thalamus
what is a slow growing tumor that can directly affect balance and hearing? ✔Correct Answer-
acoustic neuroma
, what is the resting membrane potential of a neuron? ✔Correct Answer--70mV
evoked potential data are obliterated with.. ✔Correct Answer-monopolar cautery
what is the segmental motor innvervation of the peroneus longus? ✔Correct Answer-L4,L5,S1
medical history relevant to IONM for a thoracic aortic aneurysm repair includes... ✔Correct
Answer-associated symptoms, associated crawford levels and previous neurological deficits
which cranial nerves should be monitored during a MVD for trigeminal neuralgia? ✔Correct
Answer-V and VII
What type of electrode allows for high current density? ✔Correct Answer-needle
during a C5 foraminotomy, the train free-run EMG is seen in the right deltoid channel. all of the
following may be causing this activity except.. ✔Correct Answer-ischemia of the nerve
due to relative in excitability of the motor cortex in the pediatric population, direct cortical
stimulation may not be suitable in patients less than.. ✔Correct Answer-5 years of age
what abnormality can a defect in lower motor neurons cause? ✔Correct Answer-flaccid
paralysis
which of the following opposes any change in current? ✔Correct Answer-inductance
when placing a stimulator probe on the ankle for intraoperative SSEP monitoring of the lower
extremities for ACDF, which of the following is most appropriate? (sorry for no options, but this
answer is the same on every test) ✔Correct Answer-never wrap tape or band completely
around the ankle
the most effective method to monitor spinal motor pathway during surgery is... ✔Correct
Answer-multi-pulse stimuli with recording from lower extremity muscles
upper extremity SSEPs are monitored during lumbar surgeries to evaluate.. ✔Correct Answer-
positioning and anesthetic effects
to monitor the integrity of the facial nerve during a parotidectomy... ✔Correct Answer-
stimulate proximally and record distally
what is the main source of airborne bacteria in the operating room? ✔Correct Answer-
exfoliated skin particles from the operating room staff
