ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (EEG) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

what does an EEG measure? correct answer: measures electrical activity generated by the brain when are there activity restrictions after an EEG? correct answer: only when sedatives are used and then only necessary to keep side rails up should the client wash his or her hair before an EEG? correct answer: yes what would you tell a client who says what if i get shocked during my EEG? correct answer: that is impossible sicne the test meaures electrical activity coming FROM him, never TO him does the client have to be NPO before an EEG? correct answer: no, they should never be NPO, it could cause hypoglycemia and alter the EEG what instructions are most important to give to a client during the EEG correct answer: try not to move what should the client do after an EEG correct answer: wash their hair should sedatives be given before an EEG? correct answer: only if ordered as pretest medication how much sleep should the client get the night before an EEG correct answer: at least 4-5 hours unles it is a sleep deprivation EEG do you need a signed informed consent for an EEG? correct answer: no