EEG BOARD PREP: PART I QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Which of the following may be indicated by the presence of blood in the CSF? a) subdural hemmorhage b) localized intracerebral hemorrhage w. no communication w/ ventricles c) extradural hemorrhage d) subarachnoid hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWER d Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing a) generalized sz disorder b) drowsiness in an elderly pt c) subdural hematoma d) renal failure CORRECT ANSWER c SDS CORRECT ANSWER safety data sheet According to OSHA, when must electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for leakage current, ground resistance, and electrical safety CORRECT ANSWER semiannually reduction of health care-associated infections is addressed by a) national pt safety goals b) ACNS guidelines c) CMS d) HIPPA CORRECT ANSWER a what type of electricity provides a steady source of current flowing in one direction only? a) alternating correct b) magnetism c) direct current d) ampere CORRECT ANSWER c life-threatening current could pass through a pt if a) the machine ground is not intact b) the common mode rejection ratio is high c) impedances are not balanced d) electrodes of differing metals are used CORRECT ANSWER a which of the following is most closely related to the measurement of voltage in relation to current and resistance? a) Coulombs law b) Ohm's law c) Paley-Winer therorem d) Nyquist theory CORRECT ANSWER b