CLTM Exam Practice Questions and
Answers
An artifact that can mimic frontal slowing, even with eye lead monitors in place is _____. - Answer-
Glossokinetic (GKP)
MRI became a diagnostic tool in _____ - Answer-1980's
Short massive tonic contraction in young children or infants - Answer-1980's
Mvts that imitate natural mvts but are involuntary - Answer-Complex Motor
Sudden shock like muscle jerks - Answer-Myoclonic
Repetitive rapid succession of flexion/extension of muscles, mostly in the distal segments of the
extremities, ictal EEG ass. with spk/w complexes though usually obscured by muscle artifact. - Answer-
Clonic
Sustained muscle contractions causing the body to assume a rigid position, begins abruptly and evolves,
Ictal EEG = low voltage fast activity - Answer-Tonic
, Movements that are unnatural and can be reproduced by electrical stimulation of the brain. - Answer-
Simple Motor
True or False: Pediatric EEG's are associated with decreased amplitudes as compared to adults. -
Answer-False
Dipoles displayed on MRI data coregistered with magnetoencephalography represent _____. - Answer-
where electrical discharges originated associated with particular brain functions or abnormalities
The second most frequent cause of mental retardation in girls after Down syndrome is - Answer-Rett
syndrome
True or False: The EEG is not as sensitive in picking up immediate changes in blood flow to the brain, as
imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. - Answer-False
True or False: The evaluation of non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) should include an evaluation of
responsiveness such as a standard NCSE exam or if the patient is unresponsive, the Glasgow Coma Scale
can be used. - Answer-True
Temporary alteration of brain function caused by paroxysmal cerebral neuronal discharge? - Answer-
Seizure
Atonic seizures are frequent in - Answer-Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Name the assessments in "Complex Neuro Assessment - Answer-Basic assessment plus Memory test,
Gait, Cranial nerve assessment, Reflexes
Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy Patients by definitions excludes: - Answer-a. Drowning during a
seizure
Answers
An artifact that can mimic frontal slowing, even with eye lead monitors in place is _____. - Answer-
Glossokinetic (GKP)
MRI became a diagnostic tool in _____ - Answer-1980's
Short massive tonic contraction in young children or infants - Answer-1980's
Mvts that imitate natural mvts but are involuntary - Answer-Complex Motor
Sudden shock like muscle jerks - Answer-Myoclonic
Repetitive rapid succession of flexion/extension of muscles, mostly in the distal segments of the
extremities, ictal EEG ass. with spk/w complexes though usually obscured by muscle artifact. - Answer-
Clonic
Sustained muscle contractions causing the body to assume a rigid position, begins abruptly and evolves,
Ictal EEG = low voltage fast activity - Answer-Tonic
, Movements that are unnatural and can be reproduced by electrical stimulation of the brain. - Answer-
Simple Motor
True or False: Pediatric EEG's are associated with decreased amplitudes as compared to adults. -
Answer-False
Dipoles displayed on MRI data coregistered with magnetoencephalography represent _____. - Answer-
where electrical discharges originated associated with particular brain functions or abnormalities
The second most frequent cause of mental retardation in girls after Down syndrome is - Answer-Rett
syndrome
True or False: The EEG is not as sensitive in picking up immediate changes in blood flow to the brain, as
imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. - Answer-False
True or False: The evaluation of non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) should include an evaluation of
responsiveness such as a standard NCSE exam or if the patient is unresponsive, the Glasgow Coma Scale
can be used. - Answer-True
Temporary alteration of brain function caused by paroxysmal cerebral neuronal discharge? - Answer-
Seizure
Atonic seizures are frequent in - Answer-Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Name the assessments in "Complex Neuro Assessment - Answer-Basic assessment plus Memory test,
Gait, Cranial nerve assessment, Reflexes
Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy Patients by definitions excludes: - Answer-a. Drowning during a
seizure
