CNIM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the most prominent EEG characteristic of Isoflurane at low-
moderate concentration? - correct answer Power peaks within the 8-12Hz
Band
The ascending fibers of the cuneate nucleus and gracilis nucleus cross
over the medulla to form what structure? - correct answer Medial
Leminiscus
When stimulating the median nerve, an electrode placed at the Erb's
point will record activity generated from? - correct answer Brachial Plexus
Quantization error resulting in the failure to resolve the true primary
complex of the evoked response is due to? - correct answer Using too low
gain for the system's A-to D-input
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What is the proposed generator of Wave I of the BAEP? - correct answer
Distal Auditory Nerve
The P100 from the visual evoked potential stimuli is thought to be
generated by the? - correct answer Occipital Cortex
Delta waves are probably generated in the? - correct answer Thalamus
Bispectral Index (BIS) - correct answer Is the information on the phase
coupling between frequencies in the EEG signal
The facial nerve EMG response has a latency of approximately? - correct
answer 7msec
The agent least likely to alter EEG activity is? - correct answer
Succinylcholine Chloride
The cochlea is separated into compartments by? - correct answer the
Basilar and Reissner's membranes
Normal curve of the lumbar spine taking place at the age of 1-2 year is?
- correct answer Lordosis