ABRET-EEG
What is the typical presentation of CJD?
ataxia, dementia and myoclonus.
Tuberous sclerosis
tumors or growths in the brain or other organs
What is the most important to document in the history of your EEG patient?
Skull defects
MoyaMoya disease is associated with
decreased blood flow to cerebral tissue
Papilledema is most common in what condition?
Posterior fossa tumor
The central sulcus is the anterior boundary of the
Parietal lobe
PLEDS are most likely to be seen in a patient with
cerebral embolus
A childhood disorder characterized by acquired aphasia, multifocal epileptiform
abnormalities, and focal or generalized seizures:
Landau-Kleffner syndrome
Reduction of health care associated infections is addressed by
National Patient Safety Goals
Balanced electrode impedences are important to:
lessen 60 hz. interference
FT9 or T1 and FT10 or T2 electrodes record from the
anterior temporal lobe
What type of electricity provides a steady source of current, flowing in one direction
only?
direct current
Impedence can best be described as the
resistance to alternating current
Ictal
during
A Business Associate Agreement is required when
medical records are shared
A lesion of the uncus may result in
olfactory hallucinations
When testing an outpatient with active Tuberculosis, it is necessary for the
patient to wear a mask
According to the ABRET Code of Ethics, a credentialed technologist should report to
ABRET if:
they have been convicted of a felony related to their work in NDT
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
Vagal nerve stimulators are used to treat
seizures and depression
A violation of ABRET/Code of ethics?
,Not striving to keep current in the technology
What should be documented in the history
the patient had dialysis this morning
Broca's area lies in the
posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus
Ictal EEG
time during the event
Most closely related to the measurement of voltage in relation to current and
resistance?
Ohm's law
Febrile seizures
age-related
This occurs with unbalanced electrode impedences of greater than 20kOhms?
marked increase in 60 hz. activity
What is the most effective way of preventing nosocomial infections?
hand hygiene
Homonymous hemianopsia
loss of the left or right visual field in both eyes
Standard of conduct for credentialed technologists?
ABRET Code of Ethics
Used to treat infantile spasms
ACTH
Life threatening current could pass through a patient if
the machine ground is not intact
Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing:
subdural hematoma
A meningioma is usually
encapsulated
Indication of the presence of blood in the CSF?
subarachnoid hemorrhage
The central aspect of using the minimum amount of protected health information
needed to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request is a part
of what Act?
HIPAA
A patient with a right hemiparesis most likely has a lesion of the left
frontal lobe
According to OSHA, when most electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for
leakage current, ground resistance and electrical safety?
Semiannually
The onset of Sturge-Weber disease is typically during
Infancy
Scotoma
area of visual loss
ACTH
Infantile spasms
, A stat EEG has been ordered on a women who experienced a GTC seizure. She is
confused. While the tech. is running a baseline, a man enters claiming to be her
husband. If he asks about the record the tech. should?
ask the man to wait for a physician to speak to him
Photic driving is most common in what frequency?
alpha
Photic stimulation should be performed?
While awake
What activity does NOT typically cause attenuation of PDR in a normal adult.
relaxed wakefulness with eyes closed
What type of response to PS is characterized by generalized spike and wave
discharges continuing after the flash?
An asymmetric photic driving response right greater than left is:
Normal
When using photic stimulation the flash rate that commonly activates a seizure is?
9-13hz.
Atypical Photic response?
delta driving
An EEG obtained during sleep is most valuable in what condition?
Focal seizures or status during sleep
A 7 year old presents with spells of spacing out. What activation procedure is the most
important?
Hyperventilation
During HV, a 9 y/o pt. develops generalized 100-300 microvolts slowing. If within 30
seconds post HV, the record returns to preHV state the reaction would be?
a normal response to HV
Hyperventilation
Hypocapnia
A subharmonic photic driving response is?
half the frequency of the strobe
What is a contraindication of for HV?
Sickle cell anemia
What procedure is a non-standard activation?
Listening to music
PS is most effective in evoking epileptiform abnormalities in patient's with?
a family history of seizures
What other EEG pattern would you expect to see in a pt. with prominent photic driving
response?
LAMBDA
Photic induced epileptiform discharges are most likely associated with
barbiturate withdrawl
What could be the cause for a build up of slowing several minutes after HV has been
completed?
Moya Moya
Abnormal presentation to photic stimulation.
photoparoxysmal
What is the typical presentation of CJD?
ataxia, dementia and myoclonus.
Tuberous sclerosis
tumors or growths in the brain or other organs
What is the most important to document in the history of your EEG patient?
Skull defects
MoyaMoya disease is associated with
decreased blood flow to cerebral tissue
Papilledema is most common in what condition?
Posterior fossa tumor
The central sulcus is the anterior boundary of the
Parietal lobe
PLEDS are most likely to be seen in a patient with
cerebral embolus
A childhood disorder characterized by acquired aphasia, multifocal epileptiform
abnormalities, and focal or generalized seizures:
Landau-Kleffner syndrome
Reduction of health care associated infections is addressed by
National Patient Safety Goals
Balanced electrode impedences are important to:
lessen 60 hz. interference
FT9 or T1 and FT10 or T2 electrodes record from the
anterior temporal lobe
What type of electricity provides a steady source of current, flowing in one direction
only?
direct current
Impedence can best be described as the
resistance to alternating current
Ictal
during
A Business Associate Agreement is required when
medical records are shared
A lesion of the uncus may result in
olfactory hallucinations
When testing an outpatient with active Tuberculosis, it is necessary for the
patient to wear a mask
According to the ABRET Code of Ethics, a credentialed technologist should report to
ABRET if:
they have been convicted of a felony related to their work in NDT
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
Vagal nerve stimulators are used to treat
seizures and depression
A violation of ABRET/Code of ethics?
,Not striving to keep current in the technology
What should be documented in the history
the patient had dialysis this morning
Broca's area lies in the
posterior part of the inferior frontal gyrus
Ictal EEG
time during the event
Most closely related to the measurement of voltage in relation to current and
resistance?
Ohm's law
Febrile seizures
age-related
This occurs with unbalanced electrode impedences of greater than 20kOhms?
marked increase in 60 hz. activity
What is the most effective way of preventing nosocomial infections?
hand hygiene
Homonymous hemianopsia
loss of the left or right visual field in both eyes
Standard of conduct for credentialed technologists?
ABRET Code of Ethics
Used to treat infantile spasms
ACTH
Life threatening current could pass through a patient if
the machine ground is not intact
Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing:
subdural hematoma
A meningioma is usually
encapsulated
Indication of the presence of blood in the CSF?
subarachnoid hemorrhage
The central aspect of using the minimum amount of protected health information
needed to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request is a part
of what Act?
HIPAA
A patient with a right hemiparesis most likely has a lesion of the left
frontal lobe
According to OSHA, when most electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for
leakage current, ground resistance and electrical safety?
Semiannually
The onset of Sturge-Weber disease is typically during
Infancy
Scotoma
area of visual loss
ACTH
Infantile spasms
, A stat EEG has been ordered on a women who experienced a GTC seizure. She is
confused. While the tech. is running a baseline, a man enters claiming to be her
husband. If he asks about the record the tech. should?
ask the man to wait for a physician to speak to him
Photic driving is most common in what frequency?
alpha
Photic stimulation should be performed?
While awake
What activity does NOT typically cause attenuation of PDR in a normal adult.
relaxed wakefulness with eyes closed
What type of response to PS is characterized by generalized spike and wave
discharges continuing after the flash?
An asymmetric photic driving response right greater than left is:
Normal
When using photic stimulation the flash rate that commonly activates a seizure is?
9-13hz.
Atypical Photic response?
delta driving
An EEG obtained during sleep is most valuable in what condition?
Focal seizures or status during sleep
A 7 year old presents with spells of spacing out. What activation procedure is the most
important?
Hyperventilation
During HV, a 9 y/o pt. develops generalized 100-300 microvolts slowing. If within 30
seconds post HV, the record returns to preHV state the reaction would be?
a normal response to HV
Hyperventilation
Hypocapnia
A subharmonic photic driving response is?
half the frequency of the strobe
What is a contraindication of for HV?
Sickle cell anemia
What procedure is a non-standard activation?
Listening to music
PS is most effective in evoking epileptiform abnormalities in patient's with?
a family history of seizures
What other EEG pattern would you expect to see in a pt. with prominent photic driving
response?
LAMBDA
Photic induced epileptiform discharges are most likely associated with
barbiturate withdrawl
What could be the cause for a build up of slowing several minutes after HV has been
completed?
Moya Moya
Abnormal presentation to photic stimulation.
photoparoxysmal
