PREP U CH. 65electroencephalogram (EEG) Questions And Answers

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test correct answer: Electrodes are applied to the scalp, and the electrical activity of the brain is monitored. EEG is used to detect seizure activity and disorders. test used to find problems related to ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY of the BRAIN. A client is scheduled for an EEG after having a seizure for the first time. Client preparation for this test should include which instruction? correct answer: "Avoid stimulants and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before the test For 24 to 48 hours before an EEG, the client should avoid coffee, cola, tea, alcohol, and cigarettes because these may interfere with the accuracy of test results. (For the same reason, the client also should avoid antidepressants, sedatives, and anticonvulsants.) To avoid a reduced serum glucose level, which may alter test results, the client should eat normal meals before the test. The hair should be washed before an EEG because the electrodes must be applied to a clean scalp. The client's thoughts don't affect the test results. A client is diagnosed with a brain tumor. The nurse's assessment reveals that the client has difficulty interpreting visual stimuli. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects injury to which lobe of the brain? correct answer: Occipital functions of occipital lobe correct answer: interpreting visual stimuli Functions of the frontal lobe correct answer: personality, judgment, abstract reasoning, social behavior, language expression, and