EEG Board Exam (with complete solutions)
Common Medication Types (7) correct answers -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics correct answers -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants correct answers -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs correct answers -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) correct answers -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures correct answers -MRI
,-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) correct answers -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to
create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) correct answers -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to
show the functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) correct answers -Combines series of x-ray images taken from
different angles and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft
tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram correct answers -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize
vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada correct answers -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy
surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) correct answers -A radioactive
substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
What does HIPAA stand for? correct answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996
HIPAA correct answers -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments
governing health payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
, 4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics correct answers Principles that have been adopted by the Board of
Directors in order to encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... correct answers 1. Do
everything in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical
Neurophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under
his or her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex,
age, and national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
patients and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his
or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of
Electroencephalograms, Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System
Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or
otherwise authorized by practice standards to provide interpretation are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and cooperative in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in continuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from time to time by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed after... correct answers measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements? correct answers International 10-20 System
What are advantages of the International 10-20 System? correct answers -Internationally
accepted standard format for placing electrodes on scalp
-anatomically proven correlatefor each electrode
-uniform spacing of electrods
-a universal system of labeling electrode locations
-comparable data for the comparison of serial EEGs
-Flexible system which provides adequate brain coverage
What are the 4 landmarks that are used for the 10-20 System? correct answers 1. Nasion
2. Inion
3. Left Preauricualr (Above tragus)
4. Right Preauricular (Above tragus)
Recording from newborn infants should be done using a modified electrode placement of only...
correct answers Fp1, Fp2, A1, A2, T3, T4, C3, C4 Cz, O1 and O2
Common Medication Types (7) correct answers -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics correct answers -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants correct answers -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs correct answers -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) correct answers -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures correct answers -MRI
,-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) correct answers -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves to
create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) correct answers -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer) to
show the functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) correct answers -Combines series of x-ray images taken from
different angles and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood vessels and soft
tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram correct answers -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visualize
vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada correct answers -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that controls
language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to epilepsy
surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) correct answers -A radioactive
substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
What does HIPAA stand for? correct answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996
HIPAA correct answers -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments
governing health payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
, 4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics correct answers Principles that have been adopted by the Board of
Directors in order to encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional practice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... correct answers 1. Do
everything in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical
Neurophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient under
his or her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex,
age, and national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
patients and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances in his
or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal practices.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpretation of testing or monitoring of
Electroencephalograms, Evoked Potentials, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System
Testing for purposes of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or
otherwise authorized by practice standards to provide interpretation are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and cooperative in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in continuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from time to time by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed after... correct answers measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements? correct answers International 10-20 System
What are advantages of the International 10-20 System? correct answers -Internationally
accepted standard format for placing electrodes on scalp
-anatomically proven correlatefor each electrode
-uniform spacing of electrods
-a universal system of labeling electrode locations
-comparable data for the comparison of serial EEGs
-Flexible system which provides adequate brain coverage
What are the 4 landmarks that are used for the 10-20 System? correct answers 1. Nasion
2. Inion
3. Left Preauricualr (Above tragus)
4. Right Preauricular (Above tragus)
Recording from newborn infants should be done using a modified electrode placement of only...
correct answers Fp1, Fp2, A1, A2, T3, T4, C3, C4 Cz, O1 and O2
