Ohtahara syndrome:
-ESES
-Generalized slowing
-3Hz spike and wave
-Burst-suppression - ANSWER -Burst-suppression
Which of the following is a violation of ABRET's Code of Ethics?
-Not joining a professional organization
-Being disrespectful to co-workers
-Not striving to keep current in the technology
-Teaching other technologist without the proper credentials - ANSWER -Not striving to
keep current in the technology
TLE accounts for what % of all adult patients with epilepsy? - ANSWER 60%
Which of the following is the standard of conduct for credentialed technologists?
-ACNS Guidelines
-The Joint Commission Safety Standards
-ASET Competencies
-ABRET Code of Ethics - ANSWER -ABRET Code of Ethics
The safest AED for pregnant women: - ANSWER Lamotrigine
Bolus of propofol will cause:
-Generalized slowing
1
,-No changes
-Beta activity
-Burst-suppression - ANSWER -Burst-suppression
MEG is helpful in detection of epileptiform activity in patients with: - ANSWER Gliomas
-Tuberous sclerosis
-Cortical dysplasia
Which type of procedure is involved during the preoperative diagnostic WADA test? - AN-
SWER Angiography
Cerebral angiography prior to intracarotid amobarbital testing is necessary to assess:
-Speech lateralization
-Venous blood flow
-Memory lateralization
-Arterial blood flow - ANSWER -Arterial blood flow
The goal of Cortical Stimulation during functional mapping is to:
-Identify eloquent cortex
-Cause after discharges (AD's)
-Prevent schwann cell damage
-Provoke epileptic seizures - ANSWER -Identify eloquent cortex
The best imaging study for assessing hippocampal sclerosis - ANSWER MRI
Which childhood epileptic syndrome has the best prognosis?
-Dravet syndrome
2
, -Otahara syndrome
-Early myoclonic encephalopathy
-Panayiotopoulous syndrome - ANSWER Panayiotopoulous syndrome
At what age would a posterior dominant rhythm be seen? - ANSWER 3-4 months
Which of the following blood vessels is most frequently involved in cerebrovascular acci-
dents (CVA)?
-External carotid artery
-Internal carotid artery
-Vertebral artery
-Basilar artery - ANSWER -Internal carotid artery
This type of surgical treatment is most beneficial for patients who have epileptic zones aris-
ing from or overlapping with eloquent cortex.
-Multilobar resection
-Focal lesion resection
-Multiple subpial transection
-Functional hemispherectomy - ANSWER -Multiple subpial transection
A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs? - ANSWER Between the first and second layer of the
meninges (pia counts as first, dura counts as third)
A postictal impairment of function within a discrete region or regions of the brain: - AN-
SWER Todd's Paralysis
How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with HIE? - AN-
SWER 72 hours
3
-ESES
-Generalized slowing
-3Hz spike and wave
-Burst-suppression - ANSWER -Burst-suppression
Which of the following is a violation of ABRET's Code of Ethics?
-Not joining a professional organization
-Being disrespectful to co-workers
-Not striving to keep current in the technology
-Teaching other technologist without the proper credentials - ANSWER -Not striving to
keep current in the technology
TLE accounts for what % of all adult patients with epilepsy? - ANSWER 60%
Which of the following is the standard of conduct for credentialed technologists?
-ACNS Guidelines
-The Joint Commission Safety Standards
-ASET Competencies
-ABRET Code of Ethics - ANSWER -ABRET Code of Ethics
The safest AED for pregnant women: - ANSWER Lamotrigine
Bolus of propofol will cause:
-Generalized slowing
1
,-No changes
-Beta activity
-Burst-suppression - ANSWER -Burst-suppression
MEG is helpful in detection of epileptiform activity in patients with: - ANSWER Gliomas
-Tuberous sclerosis
-Cortical dysplasia
Which type of procedure is involved during the preoperative diagnostic WADA test? - AN-
SWER Angiography
Cerebral angiography prior to intracarotid amobarbital testing is necessary to assess:
-Speech lateralization
-Venous blood flow
-Memory lateralization
-Arterial blood flow - ANSWER -Arterial blood flow
The goal of Cortical Stimulation during functional mapping is to:
-Identify eloquent cortex
-Cause after discharges (AD's)
-Prevent schwann cell damage
-Provoke epileptic seizures - ANSWER -Identify eloquent cortex
The best imaging study for assessing hippocampal sclerosis - ANSWER MRI
Which childhood epileptic syndrome has the best prognosis?
-Dravet syndrome
2
, -Otahara syndrome
-Early myoclonic encephalopathy
-Panayiotopoulous syndrome - ANSWER Panayiotopoulous syndrome
At what age would a posterior dominant rhythm be seen? - ANSWER 3-4 months
Which of the following blood vessels is most frequently involved in cerebrovascular acci-
dents (CVA)?
-External carotid artery
-Internal carotid artery
-Vertebral artery
-Basilar artery - ANSWER -Internal carotid artery
This type of surgical treatment is most beneficial for patients who have epileptic zones aris-
ing from or overlapping with eloquent cortex.
-Multilobar resection
-Focal lesion resection
-Multiple subpial transection
-Functional hemispherectomy - ANSWER -Multiple subpial transection
A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs? - ANSWER Between the first and second layer of the
meninges (pia counts as first, dura counts as third)
A postictal impairment of function within a discrete region or regions of the brain: - AN-
SWER Todd's Paralysis
How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with HIE? - AN-
SWER 72 hours
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