General CNIM Set 1 - Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the recommended analysis time for TcMEP recording? -
correct answer ✅100msec
Which organization is responsible for overseeing accreditation and
certification standards and sets initiatives for National Patient
Safety Goals in the US? -
correct answer ✅TJC (The Joint Commision)
Impedance is the opposition to -
correct answer ✅Alternating current flow
According to the 10-20 System of measuring, CP3 is located halfway
between -
correct answer ✅C3 and P3
Sensory evaluation of the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
branches is used during a neurological exam of which cranial nerve?
-
correct answer ✅Trigeminal
Evoked potential data are obliterated with -
correct answer ✅monopolar cautery
,General CNIM Set 1 - Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
When monitoring a C4-5 ACDF on a patient with an amputated left
wrist, which of the following is the most appropriate stimulation
site for the left upper extremity? -
correct answer ✅Ulnar notch
Why should the impedances of stimulating electrodes be kept low
and balanced? -
correct answer ✅To reduce stimulus artifact
According to the ACNS guidelines, what is the minimum required
vertical resolution for an A-D converter? -
correct answer ✅8 bits
What does using a notch filter cause? -
correct answer ✅Ringing effect
How often are National Patient Safety Goals released? -
correct answer ✅Annually
When is leakage current present in an evoked potential
instrument? -
, General CNIM Set 1 - Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅Whenever the instrument is connected to a
power source
A patient who presents iwth a foot drop is most likely to have a
nerve root compression at what level? -
correct answer ✅L5
Which modality is used as a diagnostic tool for multiple sclerosis? -
correct answer ✅SSEP
What is the most appropriate location for a non-cephalic reference
electrode for upper extremity SEPs? -
correct answer ✅Contralateral Erb's point
Which of the following opposes any change in current? -
correct answer ✅Inductance
What would result in the best resolution in the analog-to-digital
conversion process? -
correct answer ✅The maxima peak-to-peak signal amplitude
should match the converter range
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the recommended analysis time for TcMEP recording? -
correct answer ✅100msec
Which organization is responsible for overseeing accreditation and
certification standards and sets initiatives for National Patient
Safety Goals in the US? -
correct answer ✅TJC (The Joint Commision)
Impedance is the opposition to -
correct answer ✅Alternating current flow
According to the 10-20 System of measuring, CP3 is located halfway
between -
correct answer ✅C3 and P3
Sensory evaluation of the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
branches is used during a neurological exam of which cranial nerve?
-
correct answer ✅Trigeminal
Evoked potential data are obliterated with -
correct answer ✅monopolar cautery
,General CNIM Set 1 - Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
When monitoring a C4-5 ACDF on a patient with an amputated left
wrist, which of the following is the most appropriate stimulation
site for the left upper extremity? -
correct answer ✅Ulnar notch
Why should the impedances of stimulating electrodes be kept low
and balanced? -
correct answer ✅To reduce stimulus artifact
According to the ACNS guidelines, what is the minimum required
vertical resolution for an A-D converter? -
correct answer ✅8 bits
What does using a notch filter cause? -
correct answer ✅Ringing effect
How often are National Patient Safety Goals released? -
correct answer ✅Annually
When is leakage current present in an evoked potential
instrument? -
, General CNIM Set 1 - Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅Whenever the instrument is connected to a
power source
A patient who presents iwth a foot drop is most likely to have a
nerve root compression at what level? -
correct answer ✅L5
Which modality is used as a diagnostic tool for multiple sclerosis? -
correct answer ✅SSEP
What is the most appropriate location for a non-cephalic reference
electrode for upper extremity SEPs? -
correct answer ✅Contralateral Erb's point
Which of the following opposes any change in current? -
correct answer ✅Inductance
What would result in the best resolution in the analog-to-digital
conversion process? -
correct answer ✅The maxima peak-to-peak signal amplitude
should match the converter range
