Long-Term EEG Monitoring Practice Test
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What is a critical step after conducting an EEG study?

  • Cleaning electrode sites and assessing the patient's scalp (correct)
  • Reviewing the patient's medical history
  • Disposing of the used electrodes
  • Documenting patient consent

    • What is the primary purpose of impedance monitoring throughout a recording session?

  • Testing for seizure activity
  • Reducing artifacts and maintaining signal quality (correct)
  • Enhancing recording sensitivity
  • Monitoring patient compliance

    • Which waveform is most commonly observed in deep sleep stages?

  • Beta waves
  • Delta waves (correct)
  • Theta waves
  • Alpha waves

    • What consideration is essential when performing EEG on pediatric patients?

    <p>Age-specific recording parameters and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard regulates the confidentiality of patient information during EEG monitoring?

    <p>HIPAA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common indication for long-term EEG monitoring?

    <p>Diagnosing epilepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is most commonly used for electrode placement in EEG monitoring?

    <p>10-20 System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal during pre-study preparation for long-term EEG monitoring?

    <p>Reviewing patient history and monitoring orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of concept 4 in long-term EEG monitoring?

    <p>Understanding EEG frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of calibration in EEG recording?

    <p>Ensuring the equipment is functioning correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common artifact caused by patient movement?

    <p>EMG artifact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented during long-term EEG monitoring?

    <p>Clinical events, stimulations, and EEG changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ensures standardized and accurate electrode placement during EEG?

    <p>Following the 10-20 or 10-10 system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which EEG finding is characteristic of West Syndrome?

    <p>Hypsarrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in resolving an artifact during EEG recording?

    <p>Check electrode connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when monitoring a patient with an implanted device?

    <p>Interference with EEG signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIPAA primarily regulate in medical contexts?

    <p>Confidentiality of patient information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly associated with periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDs)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of performing impedance checks during EEG setup?

    <p>Ensuring high-quality signal acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for hyperventilation activation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which waveform is most common in a normal waking EEG?

    <p>Alpha waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary safety concern with invasive electrodes?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of impedance checks during EEG monitoring?

    <p>To ensure proper electrode contact and reduce noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What safety protocol is essential for cleaning reusable electrodes?

    <p>Following infection prevention protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artifact is most likely caused by muscle activity?

    <p>EMG artifact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of long-term video-EEG monitoring?

    <p>Accurate diagnosis of seizure types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of functional brain mapping?

    <p>Localizing critical functional areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artifact is typical with loose electrodes?

    <p>Electrode pop artifact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline is critical for long-term EEG safety?

    <p>ACNS Guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of functional mapping during EEG monitoring?

    <p>Mapping critical brain functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of digital analysis in EEG monitoring?

    <p>Detecting spikes and seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective method for managing patient anxiety during monitoring?

    <p>Providing clear communication and reassurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording annotations during EEG?

    <p>Documenting clinical and electrographic events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which seizure type involves a sudden loss of muscle tone?

    <p>Atonic seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrode placement system is commonly used in long-term monitoring?

    <p>10-20 System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which waveform is characteristic of generalized tonic-clonic seizures?

    <p>Spike-and-wave complexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of trending analysis in EEG monitoring?

    <p>To identify patterns in brain activity over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What safety protocol is critical for handling reusable electrodes?

    <p>Sterilizing according to infection prevention guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a differential amplifier in EEG recording?

    <p>Comparing voltages between electrodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Long-Term EEG Monitoring Practice Test - 50 Questions

    • Question 1: Most common indication for long-term EEG monitoring is diagnosing epilepsy.
    • Question 2: Standard electrode placement system for EEG monitoring is the 10-20 System.
    • Question 3: Pre-study preparation focuses on reviewing patient history and monitoring orders.
    • Question 4: Concept 4 in long-term EEG monitoring involves understanding EEG frequency.
    • Question 5: EEG recording calibration ensures accurate equipment function.
    • Question 6: The most common artifact from patient movement is EMG artifact.
    • Question 7: Documentation during long-term EEG monitoring includes clinical events, stimulations, and EEG changes.
    • Question 8: Periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDs) are linked to stroke, brain tumors, and status epilepticus.
    • Question 9: Hyperventilation activation is contraindicated in patients with asthma, recent stroke, and cardiovascular disease.
    • Question 10: Invasive electrodes pose risks of infection, tissue damage, and improper placement.
    • Question 11: Impedance checks ensure electrode contact and reduce noise.
    • Question 12: EMG artifact results from muscle activity, evidenced by high-frequency noise.
    • Question 13: Documentation during long-term monitoring covers all stimulations, clinical events, and observed EEG changes.
    • Question 14: ACNS Guidelines are critical for long-term EEG safety.
    • Question 15: Functional mapping identifies critical brain functions, used in pre-surgical evaluation.
    • Question 16: Managing patient anxiety involves clear communication and reassurance.
    • Question 17: The 10-20 System is a common electrode placement system for long-term monitoring.
    • Question 18: Spike-and-wave complexes are associated with generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
    • Question 19: Trending analysis identifies patterns in EEG activity over time.
    • Question 20: Proper sterilization based on infection prevention guidelines is needed for reusable electrodes.
    • Question 21: Differential amplifiers compare electrode voltages to produce the EEG signal.
    • Question 22: Proper grounding of EEG equipment minimizes 60 Hz interference.
    • Question 23: Tonic seizures involve sudden muscle stiffening.
    • Question 24: Seizure provocation techniques, like hyperventilation, trigger potential seizure activity.
    • Question 25: Reporting critical values alerts the care team to significant changes in patient status.
    • Question 26: The 10-20 or 10-10 electrode placement system ensures standard placement.
    • Question 27: Hypsarrhythmia is common in West Syndrome.
    • Question 28: Troubleshooting artifacts starts by checking electrode connections.
    • Question 29: Implanted devices can interfere with EEG signals, requiring careful monitoring.
    • Question 30: HIPAA addresses the confidentiality of patient information.
    • Question 31: Impedance checks verify electrode function for improved signal acquisition.
    • Question 32: Alpha waves are common in a normal, waking EEG, with eyes closed.
    • Question 33: Cleaning reusable electrodes follows infection prevention protocols.
    • Question 34: Long-term video-EEG monitoring accurately diagnoses seizure types.
    • Question 35: Functional brain mapping identifies critical functional areas.
    • Question 36: Loose electrodes produce electrode pop artifacts.
    • Question 37: Digital analysis detects EEG spikes and seizures.
    • Question 38: Annotations document clinical and electrographic events in EEG recordings.
    • Question 39: Atonic seizures involve sudden loss of muscle tone.
    • Question 40: Data archiving ensures long-term accessibility
    • Question 41: ABRET sets ethical standards for EEG technologists.
    • Question 42: Rhythmic theta activity is common in temporal lobe epilepsy seizures.
    • Question 43: Safety in intracranial EEG monitoring involves monitoring for infection.
    • Question 44: Hippocampal sclerosis is a common cause of temporal lobe seizures.
    • Question 45: Post-EEG, electrode sites are cleaned and checked.
    • Question 46: Impedance monitoring maintains signal quality by reducing artifacts.
    • Question 47: Delta waves are common in deep sleep stages.
    • Question 48: Pediatric EEG requires age-specific parameters.
    • Question 49: HIPAA governs patient information confidentiality.
    • Question 50: Safety protocols protect patients and technicians.

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    Test your knowledge on long-term EEG monitoring with this comprehensive 50-question practice exam. Covering topics like electrode placement, patient preparation, and common EEG artifacts, this quiz is essential for anyone preparing for a career in neurology or clinical neurophysiology. Assess your understanding of critical concepts in EEG monitoring.

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