EMG and NCV Practice Test Questions and Answers

Phsiatrists and neurologists Who else besides PTs can perform EMG/NCV testing? Individual state practice acts What regulates PTs ability to perform EMG/NCV testing? Michigan, west Virginia, Hawaii and NJ In what states is EMF/NCV testing not allowed in No Does EMG/NCV determine a specific diagnosis 100-200 cases under a trained electromyographer, continuing education courses. Loose because there is no regulatory body What qualifications are required to perform EMG/NCV testing? Are qualifications strict or loose? Is there a regulatory body Board certification What qualifications are required in order to bill medicare Submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in specialty area within the last 10 years with 25% occurring within the last three years. Evidence of performing a minimimum of 500 complete electroneuromyography examinations during those hours What does it take to become board certified for EMG/NCV Carpal tunnel, Pronator teres syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, myasthenia gravis, ALS, Diabetes What are possible injuries that EMG/NCV would be appropriate for Weakness in thumb abduction, opposition, and flexion What are the clinical findings for carpal tunnel syndrome Test the speed of action potential propogation along a nerve, used to evaluate disease or damage of peripheral nerves What is the purpose of NCV testing, what is it used to evaluate and diagnose? yes Can you diagnose the severity and location of nerve damaged with NCV? Large diameter nerve fibers, myelinated sensory or motor fibers What structures does NCV specifically test