CLTM & EEG
Board Prep Combined – Rebecca Clark-Bash Study
Set | Latest Update 2026 | Questions & Answers with
Rationales
RESOURCE FEATURES
• CLTM & EEG board-prep questions
• Answers for self-assessment
• Detailed explanations and rationales
• EEG waveform and technical review
• Seizure and epilepsy review
• Long-term monitoring concepts
• Clinical application questions
• Certification-focused preparation
• 2026 study review
, CLTM & EEG Board Prep Combined – Rebecca Clark-
Bash Study Set | Latest Update 2026 | Questions &
Answers with Rationales
1. The most appropriate time constant for recording a low voltage
slow wave focus is:
a. 0.012 seconds
b. 0.05 seconds
c. 0.12 seconds
d. 1.00 second
Answer: c. 0.12 seconds
Explanation: Time constant = biggest number for slowing
2. Impedance for Strips and Grids should be:
a. < 10μA
b. < 10nA
c. < 10mA
d. < 10Ω
Answer: b. < 10nA (nanoamps)
3. Maximum allowable chassis leakage with invasive electrodes is:
a. 1mA rms
b. 5mA rms
c. 10mA rms
d. 50mA rms
,Answer: c. 10mA rms
4. If you are recording with electrodes of different metals
(mismatched metals such as one gold electrode referenced to Silver
Silver Chloride electrode) what might you expect to record?
a. High Impedance Readings
b. 60 Cycle Artifact
c. Bias Potentials from the differential amplification of the different charge
of each metal
d. No change as the Common Mode Rejection would eliminate the
difference in metal charge
Answer: c. Bias Potentials from the differential amplification of the
different charge of each metal
5. What metal is best for recording electrodes?
a. Gold
b. Platinum
c. Chlorided Silver Disk (Ag-AgCl)
d. Tin
Answer: c. Chlorided Silver Disk Ag-AgCl
6. What is another name for Sodium Hypochlorite?
a. Formaldehyde
b. Bleach
c. Alcohol
d. Hydrogen Peroxide
, Answer: b. Bleach
7. Collodian & Acetone should be stored in which of the following:
a. Non-Flammable Cabinet
b. Flammable Cabinet
c. Bio-Hazard Cabinet
d. Refrigerated Cabinet
Answer: b. Flammable Cabinet
8. The proper contact time for high level disinfection is a minimum of
___ minutes if using bleach:
a. 10 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes
Answer: c. 30 minutes
9. Standard Precautions are used:
a. When the patient is known to have an infectious disease
b. When blood or body fluids are present
c. On all patients
d. Only when blood is present
Answer: c. on all patients
10. Name three Bloodborne Pathogens:
Answer: 1. Hep B, 2. Hep C, 3. HIV
Board Prep Combined – Rebecca Clark-Bash Study
Set | Latest Update 2026 | Questions & Answers with
Rationales
RESOURCE FEATURES
• CLTM & EEG board-prep questions
• Answers for self-assessment
• Detailed explanations and rationales
• EEG waveform and technical review
• Seizure and epilepsy review
• Long-term monitoring concepts
• Clinical application questions
• Certification-focused preparation
• 2026 study review
, CLTM & EEG Board Prep Combined – Rebecca Clark-
Bash Study Set | Latest Update 2026 | Questions &
Answers with Rationales
1. The most appropriate time constant for recording a low voltage
slow wave focus is:
a. 0.012 seconds
b. 0.05 seconds
c. 0.12 seconds
d. 1.00 second
Answer: c. 0.12 seconds
Explanation: Time constant = biggest number for slowing
2. Impedance for Strips and Grids should be:
a. < 10μA
b. < 10nA
c. < 10mA
d. < 10Ω
Answer: b. < 10nA (nanoamps)
3. Maximum allowable chassis leakage with invasive electrodes is:
a. 1mA rms
b. 5mA rms
c. 10mA rms
d. 50mA rms
,Answer: c. 10mA rms
4. If you are recording with electrodes of different metals
(mismatched metals such as one gold electrode referenced to Silver
Silver Chloride electrode) what might you expect to record?
a. High Impedance Readings
b. 60 Cycle Artifact
c. Bias Potentials from the differential amplification of the different charge
of each metal
d. No change as the Common Mode Rejection would eliminate the
difference in metal charge
Answer: c. Bias Potentials from the differential amplification of the
different charge of each metal
5. What metal is best for recording electrodes?
a. Gold
b. Platinum
c. Chlorided Silver Disk (Ag-AgCl)
d. Tin
Answer: c. Chlorided Silver Disk Ag-AgCl
6. What is another name for Sodium Hypochlorite?
a. Formaldehyde
b. Bleach
c. Alcohol
d. Hydrogen Peroxide
, Answer: b. Bleach
7. Collodian & Acetone should be stored in which of the following:
a. Non-Flammable Cabinet
b. Flammable Cabinet
c. Bio-Hazard Cabinet
d. Refrigerated Cabinet
Answer: b. Flammable Cabinet
8. The proper contact time for high level disinfection is a minimum of
___ minutes if using bleach:
a. 10 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes
Answer: c. 30 minutes
9. Standard Precautions are used:
a. When the patient is known to have an infectious disease
b. When blood or body fluids are present
c. On all patients
d. Only when blood is present
Answer: c. on all patients
10. Name three Bloodborne Pathogens:
Answer: 1. Hep B, 2. Hep C, 3. HIV
