SEP Interpretation and IONM Competency Quiz
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Who is typically required to interpret SEP according to the text?

  • Biomedical engineers
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Neurologists
  • Physicians (correct)
  • What is required for IONM-competent PhDs to be recognized in some jurisdictions?

  • Recommendation from the American Medical Association
  • Additional medical degree
  • Completion of a specific training program
  • Appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileging (correct)
  • Who can delegate technical aspects of IONM according to the text?

  • Qualified technologists under professional supervision (correct)
  • Biomedical inspectors
  • IONM-competent PhDs
  • Neurophysiologists
  • How often should safety monitoring devices undergo biomedical inspection according to the text?

    <p>Every 6–12 months and after any malfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel be well versed in according to the text?

    <p>Electrical safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reversible injury mechanisms may cause reversible SEP deterioration during posterior fossa surgery?

    <p>Compression, traction, or ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may minimize deficit after SEP change during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

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

    What is one reason SEPs may be less reliable outcome predictors during ruptured aneurysm surgery?

    <p>Ruptured aneurysm surgery introduces additional variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are upper limb SEPs considered sufficient for monitoring medial lemniscus integrity during posterior fossa surgery?

    <p>Lemniscus arm and leg fibers are close together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized regarding the duration of temporary clipping and recovery of SEP deterioration during intracranial aneurysm surgery?

    <p>It correlates with postoperative outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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