CLTM ASET Exam Questions and
Answers (LTM108)
Intracranial electrodes pose some additional risks of cerebral edema and infection and also the risk that
the electrodes may be dislodged during a fall or by an agitated patient. T or F - Answer-True
An olfactory aura is often - Answer-a smell
Most hospital IT systems require: - Answer-Server Management
Security updates
Anti-virus
Secure log ins
Which are strengths of MEG? (select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Low cost
b.
Non-invasive
,c.
Correlates function and anatomy
d.
Millisecond temporal resolution
e.
Millimeter spatial resolution - Answer-B-E
Which of the following procedures help to identify Cortical Dysplasia: (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
MRI appearing as structural malformations
b.
Using scalp electrodes or cortical ECoG electrodes, as lesions of highly epileptogenic persistent spike
discharges, paroxysmal multiple spike discharges (runs of high frequency spikes) and spike and wave
discharges during sleep
c.
In the lab as cellular changes on microscopic examination
d.
Standard brain X-Rays
,e.
DNA testing
f.
Specifically designed blood tests - Answer-A, B, and C
dialeptic seizures - Answer-cognitive- alteration of consciousness
MORE FOCAL
The stimulating electrode of the vagus nerve stimulator is wrapped around the cervical portion of the
_______vagus nerve. - Answer-Left
Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with what EEG pattern? - Answer-Triphasic waves
Which two basic montages should you use during electrode screening? - Answer-
Angiography and Wada Testing simultaneously gives the advantage of verifying that the Circle of Willis is
intact and that the sodium amobarbital does not cross over to both hemispheres during the injection. T
or F - Answer-True
The recommended duration of cEEG monitoring for the comatose TBI patient is at least - Answer-
In an anesthetic induced coma, there is not need to monitor the patient with cEEG. T or F - Answer-
False
Anatomic division between frontal and parietal lobes - Answer-Central (Rolandic) sulcus
, What disorder is associated with an increase in frequency of posterior alpha activity? - Answer-
During quiet sleep, a normal 44 week CA infant has _____. - Answer-regular respirations and no eye
movements
Electrodes placed on the dorsum of the hand monitor _____. - Answer-artifact induced from
surroundings
"Episodic low amplitude events" or periods of attenuation seen in patients who are acutely ill from
medical events or status epilepticus ________. - Answer-
What is the 60 Second Simple Stroke Screen? - Answer-FAST F=face: smile - is it symmetrical? A=
arm/action: one side weakness? S= speech: repeat - "It is sunny out today" T= time: time to call 911
24 hours of EEG recording with video uses how much storage space?
Select one:
a.
14 GB
b.
300 MB
c.
5 MB - Answer-A
Answers (LTM108)
Intracranial electrodes pose some additional risks of cerebral edema and infection and also the risk that
the electrodes may be dislodged during a fall or by an agitated patient. T or F - Answer-True
An olfactory aura is often - Answer-a smell
Most hospital IT systems require: - Answer-Server Management
Security updates
Anti-virus
Secure log ins
Which are strengths of MEG? (select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Low cost
b.
Non-invasive
,c.
Correlates function and anatomy
d.
Millisecond temporal resolution
e.
Millimeter spatial resolution - Answer-B-E
Which of the following procedures help to identify Cortical Dysplasia: (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
MRI appearing as structural malformations
b.
Using scalp electrodes or cortical ECoG electrodes, as lesions of highly epileptogenic persistent spike
discharges, paroxysmal multiple spike discharges (runs of high frequency spikes) and spike and wave
discharges during sleep
c.
In the lab as cellular changes on microscopic examination
d.
Standard brain X-Rays
,e.
DNA testing
f.
Specifically designed blood tests - Answer-A, B, and C
dialeptic seizures - Answer-cognitive- alteration of consciousness
MORE FOCAL
The stimulating electrode of the vagus nerve stimulator is wrapped around the cervical portion of the
_______vagus nerve. - Answer-Left
Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with what EEG pattern? - Answer-Triphasic waves
Which two basic montages should you use during electrode screening? - Answer-
Angiography and Wada Testing simultaneously gives the advantage of verifying that the Circle of Willis is
intact and that the sodium amobarbital does not cross over to both hemispheres during the injection. T
or F - Answer-True
The recommended duration of cEEG monitoring for the comatose TBI patient is at least - Answer-
In an anesthetic induced coma, there is not need to monitor the patient with cEEG. T or F - Answer-
False
Anatomic division between frontal and parietal lobes - Answer-Central (Rolandic) sulcus
, What disorder is associated with an increase in frequency of posterior alpha activity? - Answer-
During quiet sleep, a normal 44 week CA infant has _____. - Answer-regular respirations and no eye
movements
Electrodes placed on the dorsum of the hand monitor _____. - Answer-artifact induced from
surroundings
"Episodic low amplitude events" or periods of attenuation seen in patients who are acutely ill from
medical events or status epilepticus ________. - Answer-
What is the 60 Second Simple Stroke Screen? - Answer-FAST F=face: smile - is it symmetrical? A=
arm/action: one side weakness? S= speech: repeat - "It is sunny out today" T= time: time to call 911
24 hours of EEG recording with video uses how much storage space?
Select one:
a.
14 GB
b.
300 MB
c.
5 MB - Answer-A
