IONM Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Update 100% Pass

IONM Questions with Correct

Answers | Latest Update 100% Pass


What is IONM - CORRECT ANSWER-Intraoperative Neurophysiological

Monitoring

Definition of IONM - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of continual testing and

interpreting of results by the use of electrodiagnostic modalities to identify and

monitor the functional integrity of neurological structures to reduce the risk of

injury and complications related to the nervous system during a surgical procedure

IONM is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER-Intraoperative monitoring

Intraoperative neurophysiology

Neuromonitoring

Electrophysiological monitoring

Surgical neurophysiology

Purpose of IONM - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce the risk of damage to the

nervous system

, Provide functional guidance to the surgical and anesthesia teams

When do we use IONM? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurosurgery

Vascular

Orthopedic

Otolaryngology (acoustic nerve tumor resection, cochlear implantation, middle ear

surgery)

When was the first intraoperative BAEP reported? - CORRECT ANSWER-1978

(monitored acoustic neuromas)

Can adjust their surgical maneuvers based on IONM findings, directly

communicates with rest of team - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgeoun

Training to become surgeon, helps perform surgery, helps follow up with patient

care - CORRECT ANSWER-Resident

Helps perform surgery, follows up with patient care - CORRECT ANSWER-

Physician assistant

Manages the surgical tools as a surgeon needs - CORRECT ANSWER-Scrub

technician/nurse

Manages OR for any given case - CORRECT ANSWER-Circulating nurse

MDs, DOs, can oversee 3-4 cases - CORRECT ANSWER-Anesthesiologist




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