CNIM Prep Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Precise scalp electrode placement is critical for which of the
following responses?
A)P31B)N18C)N20D)Wave V -
correct answer ✅C)N20
What is the "Gold Standard" IONM for a Carotid Endarderectomy?
A)8 Ch EEGB)16 Ch EEGC)2 Ch EEG and MN SSEPD)TcMEPs -
correct answer ✅B)16 Ch EEG
Trigeminal nerve neuralgia is usually caused by compression by
which artery?
A)AICAB)SCAC)PCAD)MCA -
correct answer ✅B)SCA
A bipolar stimulating probe is ideal for:
A)mapping of neural tissue through tumorB)pedicle screw
stimulationC)classification of visible neural tissueD)precision during
, CNIM Prep Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
cortical mapping -
correct answer ✅C)classification of visible neural tissue
If you're obtaining SSEPs preOperatively (clinical settings instead of
IntraOp), what bandpass should you use?
A)10-5000 HzB)30-3000 HzC)30-1000 HzD)1-250 to 3000 Hz -
correct answer ✅B)30-3000
Extreme cerebellar retraction during CPA tumor will likely result in:
A)Loss of Wave V onlyB)Loss of all waveforms due to vascular
compromiseC)Loss of Wave IIID)A decrease in Waves III-V -
correct answer ✅B)Loss of all waveforms due to vascular
compromise
Approximately what percentage of blood in the Circle of Willis is
supplied by the two Internal Carotid Arteries?
A)80-90%B)70-80%C)60-70%D)50-60% -
correct answer ✅A)80-90%
Answers (Grade A+)
Precise scalp electrode placement is critical for which of the
following responses?
A)P31B)N18C)N20D)Wave V -
correct answer ✅C)N20
What is the "Gold Standard" IONM for a Carotid Endarderectomy?
A)8 Ch EEGB)16 Ch EEGC)2 Ch EEG and MN SSEPD)TcMEPs -
correct answer ✅B)16 Ch EEG
Trigeminal nerve neuralgia is usually caused by compression by
which artery?
A)AICAB)SCAC)PCAD)MCA -
correct answer ✅B)SCA
A bipolar stimulating probe is ideal for:
A)mapping of neural tissue through tumorB)pedicle screw
stimulationC)classification of visible neural tissueD)precision during
, CNIM Prep Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
cortical mapping -
correct answer ✅C)classification of visible neural tissue
If you're obtaining SSEPs preOperatively (clinical settings instead of
IntraOp), what bandpass should you use?
A)10-5000 HzB)30-3000 HzC)30-1000 HzD)1-250 to 3000 Hz -
correct answer ✅B)30-3000
Extreme cerebellar retraction during CPA tumor will likely result in:
A)Loss of Wave V onlyB)Loss of all waveforms due to vascular
compromiseC)Loss of Wave IIID)A decrease in Waves III-V -
correct answer ✅B)Loss of all waveforms due to vascular
compromise
Approximately what percentage of blood in the Circle of Willis is
supplied by the two Internal Carotid Arteries?
A)80-90%B)70-80%C)60-70%D)50-60% -
correct answer ✅A)80-90%
