EEG Board Prep Questions and
Answers: Part I
Which of the following may be indicated by the presence of blood in the CSF?
a) subdural hemmorhage
b) localized intracerebral hemorrhage w. no communication w/ ventricles
c) extradural hemorrhage
d) subarachnoid hemorrhage - Answer-d
Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing
a) generalized sz disorder
b) drowsiness in an elderly pt
c) subdural hematoma
d) renal failure - Answer-c
SDS - Answer-safety data sheet
According to OSHA, when must electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for leakage current,
ground resistance, and electrical safety - Answer-semiannually
reduction of health care-associated infections is addressed by
a) national pt safety goals
b) ACNS guidelines
,c) CMS
d) HIPPA - Answer-a
what type of electricity provides a stead source of current flowing in one direction only?
a) alternating currect
b) magnetism
c) direct current
d) ampere - Answer-c
life-threatening current could pass through a pt if
a) the machine ground is not intact
b) the common mode rejection ratio is high
c) impedances are not balanced
d) electrodes of differing metals are used - Answer-a
which of the following is most closely related to the measurement of voltage in relation to current and
resistance?
a) Coulombs law
b) Ohm's law
c) Paley-Winer therorem
d) Nyquist theory - Answer-b
Avoid the use of this in EEG because it may increase the capacitive current to a potentially dangerous
amount
a) common ground
b) extension cord
,c) Ohm meter
d) Non-cephalic electrodes - Answer-b
which of the following is grounds for disciplinary action according to ABRETs code of ethics?
a) being found to have been ineligible to take the credential exam, even if the credential has already
been earned
b) refusing primary responsibility for interpretation of a study
c) not using the credential after it has been earned
d) not identifying oneself as credentialed - Answer-a
according to the ABRET code of ethics, a credentialed tech should report to ABRET if
a) they have been convicted of a felony related to their work in neurodiagnostics
b) they received a poor performance review from their employer
c) they have not been keeping current in their primary field of employment
d) they lose their certificate - Answer-
which of the following is the standard of conduct for credentialed techs?
a) ACNS guidelines
b)ASET competencies
c) the joint commission safety standards
d) ABRET code of ethics - Answer-d
which of the following is a violation of ABRET code of ethics?
a) not joining a professional organization
b) not striving to keep current in the tech
c) being disrespectful to coworkers
, d) teaching other techs w/o proper credentials - Answer-b
when is it permissible to release pt info to a 3rd party?
a) when requested by another physician
b) when pt provides written consent
c) when it is in the best interest of the pt
d) when the pt provides verbal consent - Answer-b
once EEG data is acquired there is an expectation that the info will be protected. This means
a) only medical director can remove data files from the department
b) all staff are accountable for protecting the pt confidentiality
c) pts may never have access to the raw data
d) the viewing of data is restricted to neurologists - Answer-b
the central aspect of using the "minimum necessary" amount of protected health info needed to
accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request is a part of which act?
a) health insurance portability and accountability act
b) sunshine act
c) insurance act
d) affordable care act - Answer-a
a stat EEG has been ordered on a woman who experienced a generalized tonic-clonic sz. she is confused.
while the tech is running a baseline, a man enters claiming to be her husband. if he asks about the
record, the tech should
a) tell the main to remain quietly in the room
b) tell the man what the recording reveals
c) ask the man to verify his identiy
Answers: Part I
Which of the following may be indicated by the presence of blood in the CSF?
a) subdural hemmorhage
b) localized intracerebral hemorrhage w. no communication w/ ventricles
c) extradural hemorrhage
d) subarachnoid hemorrhage - Answer-d
Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing
a) generalized sz disorder
b) drowsiness in an elderly pt
c) subdural hematoma
d) renal failure - Answer-c
SDS - Answer-safety data sheet
According to OSHA, when must electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for leakage current,
ground resistance, and electrical safety - Answer-semiannually
reduction of health care-associated infections is addressed by
a) national pt safety goals
b) ACNS guidelines
,c) CMS
d) HIPPA - Answer-a
what type of electricity provides a stead source of current flowing in one direction only?
a) alternating currect
b) magnetism
c) direct current
d) ampere - Answer-c
life-threatening current could pass through a pt if
a) the machine ground is not intact
b) the common mode rejection ratio is high
c) impedances are not balanced
d) electrodes of differing metals are used - Answer-a
which of the following is most closely related to the measurement of voltage in relation to current and
resistance?
a) Coulombs law
b) Ohm's law
c) Paley-Winer therorem
d) Nyquist theory - Answer-b
Avoid the use of this in EEG because it may increase the capacitive current to a potentially dangerous
amount
a) common ground
b) extension cord
,c) Ohm meter
d) Non-cephalic electrodes - Answer-b
which of the following is grounds for disciplinary action according to ABRETs code of ethics?
a) being found to have been ineligible to take the credential exam, even if the credential has already
been earned
b) refusing primary responsibility for interpretation of a study
c) not using the credential after it has been earned
d) not identifying oneself as credentialed - Answer-a
according to the ABRET code of ethics, a credentialed tech should report to ABRET if
a) they have been convicted of a felony related to their work in neurodiagnostics
b) they received a poor performance review from their employer
c) they have not been keeping current in their primary field of employment
d) they lose their certificate - Answer-
which of the following is the standard of conduct for credentialed techs?
a) ACNS guidelines
b)ASET competencies
c) the joint commission safety standards
d) ABRET code of ethics - Answer-d
which of the following is a violation of ABRET code of ethics?
a) not joining a professional organization
b) not striving to keep current in the tech
c) being disrespectful to coworkers
, d) teaching other techs w/o proper credentials - Answer-b
when is it permissible to release pt info to a 3rd party?
a) when requested by another physician
b) when pt provides written consent
c) when it is in the best interest of the pt
d) when the pt provides verbal consent - Answer-b
once EEG data is acquired there is an expectation that the info will be protected. This means
a) only medical director can remove data files from the department
b) all staff are accountable for protecting the pt confidentiality
c) pts may never have access to the raw data
d) the viewing of data is restricted to neurologists - Answer-b
the central aspect of using the "minimum necessary" amount of protected health info needed to
accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request is a part of which act?
a) health insurance portability and accountability act
b) sunshine act
c) insurance act
d) affordable care act - Answer-a
a stat EEG has been ordered on a woman who experienced a generalized tonic-clonic sz. she is confused.
while the tech is running a baseline, a man enters claiming to be her husband. if he asks about the
record, the tech should
a) tell the main to remain quietly in the room
b) tell the man what the recording reveals
c) ask the man to verify his identiy
