EEG Board Exam| ques ons and answers | Updated
Rated A+ NEW 2026
Common Medica on Types (7)
-An psycho c
-An depressant
-Anxioly c or Hypno c Drugs
-An convulsant/An -Epilep c Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthe c Agents
-ACTH
An psycho cs
-Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
An depressants
-Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zolo,
-Lithium
Anxioly c or Hypno c Drugs
-Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, A van)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
An convulsant/An -Epilep c Drugs (AEDs)
-A van
-Banzel
,-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilan n
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neuron n
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zaron n
Related Diagnos c Procedures
-MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magne c Resonance Imaging)
-Uses a magne c field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and ssues
within your body
-Cross sec onal MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
-Uses a radioac ve drug (aka tracer) to show the func onal ac vity of ssues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure pa ents to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure ac vity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography)
,-Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles and then creates cross-sec onal
images that look at bones, blood vessels and so, ssues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram
-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
-Also known as an intracaro d sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a me so that if the side that
controls language or has be=er memory, the surgeon may consider further tes ng prior to
epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography)
-A radioac ve substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right a,er a seizure to localize seizure ac vity
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA
-Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administra ve Simplifica ons)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Pa ents 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
Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to encourage personnel to
aspire to the highest possible professional prac ce.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Cer fied individual shall...
, 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 pa ent's rights and support the well being of the pa ent
under his or her care; avoid discrimina on against individuals on the basis of race, creed,
religion, sex, age, and na onal origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
pa ents and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confiden ality of medical and personal info of a pa ent.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scien fic advances in
his or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objec ve manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal prac ces.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpreta on of tes ng or monitoring of
Electroencephalograms, Evoked Poten als, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Tes ng
for purposes of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or otherwise
authorized by prac ce standards to provide interpreta on are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and coopera ve in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in con nuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from me to me by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed a,er...
measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements?
Interna onal 10-20 System
What are advantages of the Interna onal 10-20 System?
-Interna onally accepted standard format for placing electrodes on scalp
-anatomically proven correlatefor each electrode
-uniform spacing of electrods
-a universal system of labeling electrode loca ons
-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?
1. Nasion
2. Inion
Rated A+ NEW 2026
Common Medica on Types (7)
-An psycho c
-An depressant
-Anxioly c or Hypno c Drugs
-An convulsant/An -Epilep c Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthe c Agents
-ACTH
An psycho cs
-Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
An depressants
-Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zolo,
-Lithium
Anxioly c or Hypno c Drugs
-Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, A van)
-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
An convulsant/An -Epilep c Drugs (AEDs)
-A van
-Banzel
,-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilan n
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neuron n
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zaron n
Related Diagnos c Procedures
-MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
MRI (Magne c Resonance Imaging)
-Uses a magne c field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and ssues
within your body
-Cross sec onal MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
-Uses a radioac ve drug (aka tracer) to show the func onal ac vity of ssues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure pa ents to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure ac vity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography)
,-Combines series of x-ray images taken from different angles and then creates cross-sec onal
images that look at bones, blood vessels and so, ssues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram
-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
-Also known as an intracaro d sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a me so that if the side that
controls language or has be=er memory, the surgeon may consider further tes ng prior to
epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography)
-A radioac ve substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right a,er a seizure to localize seizure ac vity
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA
-Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments governing health
payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administra ve Simplifica ons)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Pa ents 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
Principles that have been adopted by the Board of Directors in order to encourage personnel to
aspire to the highest possible professional prac ce.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Cer fied individual shall...
, 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 pa ent's rights and support the well being of the pa ent
under his or her care; avoid discrimina on against individuals on the basis of race, creed,
religion, sex, age, and na onal origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
pa ents and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confiden ality of medical and personal info of a pa ent.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scien fic advances in
his or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objec ve manner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal prac ces.
7. Refuse primary responsibility for interpreta on of tes ng or monitoring of
Electroencephalograms, Evoked Poten als, NIOM, LTM, and Autonomic Nervous System Tes ng
for purposes of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Individuals who are licensed or otherwise
authorized by prac ce standards to provide interpreta on are excluded.
8. Be truthful, forthcoming, and coopera ve in their dealings with ABRET.
9. Be in con nuous compliance with ABRET's rules (as amended from me to me by ABRET).
10. Respect ABRET's intellectual property rights.
Electrodes are placed a,er...
measuring, marking and prepping the scalp
What system is used for EEG head measurements?
Interna onal 10-20 System
What are advantages of the Interna onal 10-20 System?
-Interna onally accepted standard format for placing electrodes on scalp
-anatomically proven correlatefor each electrode
-uniform spacing of electrods
-a universal system of labeling electrode loca ons
-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?
1. Nasion
2. Inion
