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EEG BUNDLED EXAMS 2023/24 UPDATE GRADED A+

What is the purpose of activation procedures? eliciting abnormal EEG activity Hyperventilation consists of: deep breathing for 3-5 minutes HV is most effective in which age group? 8-12 years What does HV do physiologically? reduces carbon dioxide concentration and causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels Numbness and tingling during and after HV is an abnormal response. False What seizure type is activated 80% of the time by HV? absence HV should not be perfor...

Diplopia Double vision Which normal waveform is NOT typically seen in the posterior leads? (Wickets, photic driving, Lambda, POSTS) Wickets The EEG of a patient with Down's syndrome is most likely to show: normal activity The sharpness of the frequency response curve is determined by the filter ___ rolloff A lesion of the uncus may result in olfactory hallucinations Delta brushes are seen in what type of patients premature infants Changes in personality are m...

EEG Board Prep 2018

B. Measles Subacute sclerosing panecephalitis is associated with: A. Polio B. Measles C. HIV D. Monocucleosis A. Nuchal rigidity Meningitis: A. Nuchal rigidity B. Cortical blindness C. Positive Babinski's sign D. Apasia A. Slowing The EEG of a pt. with meningitis is most likely to show: A. Slowing B. Triphasic waves C. Alpha coma pattern D. Temporal sharp waves B. Focal polymorphic delta activity Brain abscess: A. ECI B. Focal polymorphic delta act...

B. Glioblastoma Which of the following tumors is most likely to provoke EEG abnormalities? A. Chordoma B. Glioblastoma C. Acoustic Neuroma D. Encapsulated A meningioma is usually A. Infiltrating B. Rapidly growing C. Metastic D. Encapsulated D. Posterior fossa The most common sit of brain tumors in children is the A. Meninges B. Middle fossa C. Third ventricle D. Posterior fossa B. Gelastic seizure Hypothalamic Harmatona A. Reflex seizure B. Gelastic...

Atom The smallest unit of an element Neutron A subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom Proton A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom Electron Negatively charged particle that orbits an atom's nucleus. Neurons a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system Dendrite Branchlike parts of a neuron coming off the cell body that allow it to receive signa...

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 d Focal or unilateral suppression and slowing a) generalized sz disorder b) drowsiness in an elderly pt c) subdural hematoma d) renal failure c SDS safety data sheet According to OSHA, when must electroneurodiagnostic equipment be checked for l...

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is associated with: Measles Localized or lateralized high voltage delta is seen in: Cerebral abscess The EEG of a patient with meningitis is most likely to show: Slowing Periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges are often seen in: Herpes simplex encephalitis Slow spike-and-wave complexes are characteristic of: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome A disease that presents with an acoustic startle response within the first few months...

Current AMP Resistance OHM Capacitor stores energy Time constant the time it takes for the pen to fall to 37% of the peak deflection Three basic computer parts Serial, parallel and USB Eye leads placed on the outer canthus of each eye will record mainly horizontal eye movements T/F Intravenous drip is not a source of 60hz interference TRUE The central sulcus ( fissure of Rolando) separates the frontal and parietal lobes The dienceph...

The basic unit for measuring current flow is: a. atomic weight b. Coulomb c. Volt d. Ampere d. ampere The basic unit of resistance is: a. Ohm b. Coulomb c. Ampere d. Volt a. ohm Which of the following is NOT a valid expression of Ohm's Law: a. R=EI or (R=VI) b. E=IR or (V=IR) c. I=E/R or (I=V/R) d. R=E/I or (R=V/I) a. R=EI or (R=VI) Which of the following is NOT a unit for measuring alternating frequencies: a. cycles per second b. volts c. hertz d. kilocy...

Patient's with Rett's syndrome usually develop normally until age what? a. 18-24 months b. 3-6 months c. 6-18 months d. 2-4 years c. 6-18 months Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a normal EEG? a. left frontal subdural hematoma b. left frontal abscess c. acoustic neuroma d. cerebellar abscess d. cerebellar abscess During an absence seizure the technologist should? a. stop recording and go to the patient's aid b. turn the patients head to the ...

Explain the modified nomenclature of the 10-10 system The modified nomenclature replaces T3/T4 and T5/T6 terms with T7/T8 and P7/P8 so that all electrode positions along the sagittal line have the same number (with exception of Fp1/Fp2 and O1/O2) and all electrodes along the same conronal line have the same letter What is the most valuable localizing feature in a bipolar montage? phase reversal What is the most valuable localizing feature in a referential montage? highest amplit...

What stage of sleep will you find vertex waves? N1 What stage of sleep will you see sleep spindles? N2 What stage of sleep will you see POSTS? N1 What would an EEG look like of someone who has down syndrome? Normal If a patient is becoming "deeper" in a coma, triphasic waves are most likely to do what? Disappear What normal activity can be seen in C3/C4? Mu What is seen most often in children? Rolandic spikes What region do you see Roland...

Mu Rhythm -c3/c4 region -7-11Hz -does not block with eye opening -easy to see with eyes open -blocks unilaterally with contralateral hand -asymmetrical and asynchronous -NORMAL Beta ->14 HZ -detected during wakefulness, enhanced during drowsiness, and decreased in deeper sleep -seen on barbiturates and benzodiazepines Lambda waves -NORMAL, awake -sharp waves occurring in occipital region (o1/o2) during wakefulness -visually scanning a picture in a lit room -physiologic...

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Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? Right away, first thing to be done. Why do we needle decompress somebody? If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion What is the easiest w...

When the application of kinetic energy to the body from either a blunt or penetrating mechanism displaces tissue, this is known as CAVITATION Which of the following is an example of the tertiary phase blast injury? CRUSHING INJURY DUE TO STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. The most common threat to life among trauma patients is? INTERNAL HEMORRHAGE Your patient is an injured construction worker bleeding profusely from a large laceration to the left thigh. He is confused and has pale, mo...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an involving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to which of the following? Change in our current practices In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the following? What needs to be done In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy production? Glucose You...

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best indicator of potential injury? Speed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Ejection from vehicle Bilateral femur fractures are most associated with which type motorcycle crash? Head on impact Which of the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? ...