Electroencephalography Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The test used to check for brain abnormalities? correct answersEEG(Electroencephalography) If a claim is denied because a service was not covered by an insurer and there were no errors on the claim, what would be the next step in the accounts receivable process? correct answersThe claim would not be re-submitted and the patient sent a bill. In which of the following instances would you submit a paper vs. electronic claim? correct answersAn attachment is required What is the first step i...

Radiation - Energy transmitted by waves through space or matter Energy - Capacity to work Forms of energy - Mechanical, Electrical, Heat, Nuclear, Electromagnetic What do we use energy for? - We use it to create images of anatomical structures or to look at physiologic action Ionization - Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge Ionization affects the body in what way? - Can disrupt composition of matter and the ...

1. A patient is brought to the ER following a motor vehicle accident in which he sustained head trauma. Preliminary assessment reveals a vision deficit in the patients left eye. The nurse should associate this abnormal finding with trauma to which of the following cerebral lobes? A) Temporal B) Occipital C) Parietal D) Frontal - B Feedback: The posterior lobe of the cerebral hemisphere is responsible for visual interpretation. The temporal lobe contains the auditory receptive areas. The...

The test used to check for brain abnormalities? - EEG(Electroencephalography) If a claim is denied because a service was not covered by an insurer and there were no errors on the claim, what would be the next step in the accounts receivable process? - The claim would not be resubmitted and the patient sent a bill. In which of the following instances would you submit a paper vs. electronic claim? - An attachment is required What is the first step in processing a workers' compensation claim?...

A common clinical finding of a primary brain tumor is... a) astigmatism b) exophthalmus c) papilledema Answer-C is the correct answer. A patient with early symptoms of a primary brain tumor is likely to report... a) night sweats b) awaking with a headache c) increased sensitivity to cold Answer-B is the correct answer. All of the following changes may indicate increased ICP except... (Select All that apply) a) increased heart rate or blood pressure b) decreased strength and lowered le...

EEG- what does it stand for? correct answer: Electroencephalogram Electro- meaning electrical encephalo- meaning releating to the brain gram- measurement sometimes called electroencephalography Invention of EEG (who and why) correct answer: Hans Berger (1873-1941) A neurologist interested in extra-sensory perception Wanted to measure 'brainwaves' responsible for telepathy- this was because of a near death experience where he thought that he could telepathically communicate wit...

Neurological Diagnostic Procedures - Answer--Cerebral angiography -cerebral computed tomography (CT) scan -Electroencephalography (EEG) -Glasgow coma Scale (GCS) -ICP monitoring -spinal tap -MRI -Positron emission tomography (PET) -single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) -radiography (x-ray) cerebral angiography - Answer-*indications*: assesses blood flow to/within brain, identifies aneurysms, defines tumor vascularity, can be used to inject medications *intra-procedure* ...

1. A patient is brought to the ER following a motor vehicle accident in which he sustained head trauma. Preliminary assessment reveals a vision deficit in the patients left eye. The nurse should associate this abnormal finding with trauma to which of the following cerebral lobes? A) Temporal B) Occipital C) Parietal D) Frontal - ANSWER-B Feedback: The posterior lobe of the cerebral hemisphere is responsible for visual interpretation. The temporal lobe contains the auditory receptive area...

Psychology Practice Test with Complete Solutions Mescaline is considered a ______ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences. - Answer-hallucinogenic Individuals undergoing hypnosis ______. - Answer-usually have clear memories of the hypnotic experience and are in control of their own behaviors Bev likes to be up late and night and sleep in; Caleb likes to wake up with the sun and go to bed early. A psychologist would say they have different ___...