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CNIM - ABRET Practice Exam Question
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An increase in stimulation intensity causes a linear increase of which of the following SSEP 
components? 
1. N20 
2. N45 
3. P31 
4. P37 
3. P31 
Epidural electrodes are made of platinum because 
1. It is the most durable metal 
2. It is the lowest impedance meta...
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An increase in stimulation intensity causes a linear increase of which of the following SSEP 
components? 
1. N20 
2. N45 
3. P31 
4. P37 
3. P31 
Epidural electrodes are made of platinum because 
1. It is the most durable metal 
2. It is the lowest impedance meta...
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CNIM Practice Exam 1 
Which of the following is least likely to cause electrical interference in the operating room? - 
ANSWER--The pneumatic drill 
If the monitoring instrument develops an inability to average, steps to take would include all the 
following except:? - ANSWER--Consult with the anest...
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Which of the following is least likely to cause electrical interference in the operating room? - 
ANSWER--The pneumatic drill 
If the monitoring instrument develops an inability to average, steps to take would include all the 
following except:? - ANSWER--Consult with the anest...
What time constant would be the most effective for cutting out low frequency noise from your 
SSEP cortical responses? - ANSWER--Answer: 10 mS 
SSEP cortical responses are in the typical frequency range of 100-200 Hz. That being said, let's 
see what time constant would give us a good Low Frequency...
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SSEP cortical responses? - ANSWER--Answer: 10 mS 
SSEP cortical responses are in the typical frequency range of 100-200 Hz. That being said, let's 
see what time constant would give us a good Low Frequency...
ANASTAMOSIS? - ANSWER--CONNECTION or opening BETWEEN two things (especially 
cavities or passages) that are normally diverging or branching, such as between blood vessels. 
-COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ARTERIES 
What causes the most airborne bacteria in OR? 
a. blood on gown 
b. blood spill 
c. skin shed ...
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Add to cartANASTAMOSIS? - ANSWER--CONNECTION or opening BETWEEN two things (especially 
cavities or passages) that are normally diverging or branching, such as between blood vessels. 
-COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ARTERIES 
What causes the most airborne bacteria in OR? 
a. blood on gown 
b. blood spill 
c. skin shed ...
CNIM EXAM 
the artery of adamkiewicz is - ANSWER-a major feeder vessle to the spinal cord, supplies from 
the anterior spinal artery, supplies 2/3 of blood to lower body, at T10 
a stroke in which artery would specifically affect the PTN cortical SEP - ANSWER-the anterior 
cerebral artery 
trancrani...
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the artery of adamkiewicz is - ANSWER-a major feeder vessle to the spinal cord, supplies from 
the anterior spinal artery, supplies 2/3 of blood to lower body, at T10 
a stroke in which artery would specifically affect the PTN cortical SEP - ANSWER-the anterior 
cerebral artery 
trancrani...
Forward movement of one of the lower lumbar vertebra on the vertebra below it, or upon the 
sacrum - answer--Spondylolisthesis is: 
1 Forward movement of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebrae below it, or upon 
the sacrum 
2 Ankylosis of the vertebrae 
3 Neurofibromatosis 
4 Deteriorati...
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sacrum - answer--Spondylolisthesis is: 
1 Forward movement of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebrae below it, or upon 
the sacrum 
2 Ankylosis of the vertebrae 
3 Neurofibromatosis 
4 Deteriorati...
peak analogous to P14 of Median N SSEP - answer-P31 
in SSEP monitoring during spinal cord surgery, an epidural electrode is placed caudal to the 
surgical site is used to - answer-verify adequate stimulation 
to record to afferent volley after PTN stimulation, an electrode should be placed on the -...
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in SSEP monitoring during spinal cord surgery, an epidural electrode is placed caudal to the 
surgical site is used to - answer-verify adequate stimulation 
to record to afferent volley after PTN stimulation, an electrode should be placed on the -...
CNIM practice exam 3 
If you have high frequency noise in a BAEP: 
A100/100 pts 
Change HFF from 3000 to 1500 Hz 
Change HFF to 200 Hz 
Change LFF to 150 Hz 
Change LFF to 30 Hz - answer-Change HFF from 3000 to 1500 Hz 
To dissect a vestibular schwannoma, which surgical approach usually sacrifices h...
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If you have high frequency noise in a BAEP: 
A100/100 pts 
Change HFF from 3000 to 1500 Hz 
Change HFF to 200 Hz 
Change LFF to 150 Hz 
Change LFF to 30 Hz - answer-Change HFF from 3000 to 1500 Hz 
To dissect a vestibular schwannoma, which surgical approach usually sacrifices h...
CNIM PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS 
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 
Ventral Nerve Roots 
Lower motors neurons primarily exit the cord through the: 
1 dorsal nerve roots 
2 ventral nerve roots 
3 dorsal columns 
4 dorsal root ganglia 
Glutamate 
Which one of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? 
1 GABA ...
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AND CORRECT ANSWERS 
Ventral Nerve Roots 
Lower motors neurons primarily exit the cord through the: 
1 dorsal nerve roots 
2 ventral nerve roots 
3 dorsal columns 
4 dorsal root ganglia 
Glutamate 
Which one of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? 
1 GABA ...
CNIM IV 
A pneumatic drill would introduce what kind of artifact? - answer-500 Hz 
Which of the following diseases results from infection by a bloodborne pathogen? - 
answer-Hepatitis B 
Annular disruption - answer-Disc herniation 
Which of the following the down going potential recorded at about 12...
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A pneumatic drill would introduce what kind of artifact? - answer-500 Hz 
Which of the following diseases results from infection by a bloodborne pathogen? - 
answer-Hepatitis B 
Annular disruption - answer-Disc herniation 
Which of the following the down going potential recorded at about 12...
Cnim 1000 practice questions Fixed 
During a scoliosis surgery, you recognize a gradual latency increase of 3.5 msec in the PTN 
cortical response, the subcortical response appears to be shifted out almost as much. All 
response amplitudes are unchanged. What is the appropriate action to take? a. Ig...
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During a scoliosis surgery, you recognize a gradual latency increase of 3.5 msec in the PTN 
cortical response, the subcortical response appears to be shifted out almost as much. All 
response amplitudes are unchanged. What is the appropriate action to take? a. Ig...
CNIM Formulas 
Ohm's Law - answer-*V = IR* 
- Voltage and electromotive force are measured in volts 
- Current is measured in amperes or amps (I is for intensity) 
- Resistance is measured in ohms Ω 
Volt ÷ KΩ = milliamp 
Time Constant - answer-τ = RC 
TIme constant is the time it takes for the...
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Ohm's Law - answer-*V = IR* 
- Voltage and electromotive force are measured in volts 
- Current is measured in amperes or amps (I is for intensity) 
- Resistance is measured in ohms Ω 
Volt ÷ KΩ = milliamp 
Time Constant - answer-τ = RC 
TIme constant is the time it takes for the...
CNIM test 1 
Which of the following do you need to determine the vertical resolution? 
A. Time base and bit capacity 
B. Display gain and bit capacity 
C. Dwell time and Sampling 
D. Aplifier sensitivity and bit capacity - answer-D. Amplifier sensitivity and bit capacity 
(horizontal resolution woul...
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Which of the following do you need to determine the vertical resolution? 
A. Time base and bit capacity 
B. Display gain and bit capacity 
C. Dwell time and Sampling 
D. Aplifier sensitivity and bit capacity - answer-D. Amplifier sensitivity and bit capacity 
(horizontal resolution woul...
CNIM Practice exam 2 
Diabetes Mellitus - answer-Peripheral Neuropathy 
To display median nerve SSEP response as an upward deflection, which of the following must 
be known? - answer-Waveform polarity and polarity convention of the amplifier inputs 
The facial nerve enervates all of the following st...
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Diabetes Mellitus - answer-Peripheral Neuropathy 
To display median nerve SSEP response as an upward deflection, which of the following must 
be known? - answer-Waveform polarity and polarity convention of the amplifier inputs 
The facial nerve enervates all of the following st...
CNIM Highlighted 4 
Somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis surgery may replace the need for 
the: 
A- Removal of hardware 
B- Ruben hematocrit test 
C- Stagnara wake-up test 
D- O'Hara clonus test - answer-C- Stagnara wake-up test 
Somatosensory evoked potentials are less reliab...
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Somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis surgery may replace the need for 
the: 
A- Removal of hardware 
B- Ruben hematocrit test 
C- Stagnara wake-up test 
D- O'Hara clonus test - answer-C- Stagnara wake-up test 
Somatosensory evoked potentials are less reliab...
nstrumentation Section- CNIM 
Cortical EPs - answer-Amplitudes of up to 10 uV or MORE; Latencies over 10-20 msec; Near 
Field recordings 
Subcortical EPs - answer-Latencies less than 10-20 msec; Amplitudes less than 1 uV; Far Field 
Peripheral EPs: Near or far field? - answer-Near Field 
Subcortical...
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Cortical EPs - answer-Amplitudes of up to 10 uV or MORE; Latencies over 10-20 msec; Near 
Field recordings 
Subcortical EPs - answer-Latencies less than 10-20 msec; Amplitudes less than 1 uV; Far Field 
Peripheral EPs: Near or far field? - answer-Near Field 
Subcortical...
CNIM Guide exam 
N20 
Generator? - answer-Near Field, Primary Cortical Somatosensory Vessels: MCA 
UE SSEPs Bandpass? - answer-30 - 1kHz 
UE SSEPs Sensitivity and # Averages - answer--3db / 250 - 1000 
N18 Generator1 - answer-Far field, Post Synaptic Activity Brain Stem/ Thalamic - 
vessel: Vertebro...
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N20 
Generator? - answer-Near Field, Primary Cortical Somatosensory Vessels: MCA 
UE SSEPs Bandpass? - answer-30 - 1kHz 
UE SSEPs Sensitivity and # Averages - answer--3db / 250 - 1000 
N18 Generator1 - answer-Far field, Post Synaptic Activity Brain Stem/ Thalamic - 
vessel: Vertebro...
CNIM Exam Questions to Re-Study 
What is the initial event that occurs when the action potential threshold of a neuron is reached? 
- answer-Voltage gated Sodium channels open 
What does the sodium potassium pump do? - answer-Pumps K+ into cell and Na out of cell 
Which of the following has the grea...
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What is the initial event that occurs when the action potential threshold of a neuron is reached? 
- answer-Voltage gated Sodium channels open 
What does the sodium potassium pump do? - answer-Pumps K+ into cell and Na out of cell 
Which of the following has the grea...
CNIM - SSEP 
When recording a PTN SSEP, the Fpz-Cs5 channel records... - answer-N34 
Subcortical far-field potentials 
In the 10-20 system of electrode placement, the point 20% (of the nasion-ion distance) anterior 
to Cz is called... - answer-Fz 
An electrode measured 20% lateral to Cz on the right...
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When recording a PTN SSEP, the Fpz-Cs5 channel records... - answer-N34 
Subcortical far-field potentials 
In the 10-20 system of electrode placement, the point 20% (of the nasion-ion distance) anterior 
to Cz is called... - answer-Fz 
An electrode measured 20% lateral to Cz on the right...
ASET CNIM Exam questions 
Resting membrane potential is created by differences between the inside and outside of the cell 
in ion concentrations of 
1. K+ 
2. K+ and Ca++ 
3. K+, Na+ and Cl4. Na+, Ca++ and Cl- - answer-K+, Na+, and ClExcitation of the postsynaptic neuron is caused by the neurotransm...
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Resting membrane potential is created by differences between the inside and outside of the cell 
in ion concentrations of 
1. K+ 
2. K+ and Ca++ 
3. K+, Na+ and Cl4. Na+, Ca++ and Cl- - answer-K+, Na+, and ClExcitation of the postsynaptic neuron is caused by the neurotransm...
CNIM - ABRET Practice Exam Questions 
Cavities inside the skull - answer-Anterior/middle/posterior fossa 
Cranial bones - answer-Frontal, occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid (unpaired). Parietal & temporal 
(paired). 
Mental protuberance - answer-chin bone 
MCA supply of the cerebral cortex - answer-Hand +...
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Cavities inside the skull - answer-Anterior/middle/posterior fossa 
Cranial bones - answer-Frontal, occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid (unpaired). Parietal & temporal 
(paired). 
Mental protuberance - answer-chin bone 
MCA supply of the cerebral cortex - answer-Hand +...
CNIM Exam 3 questions 
If the VIIIth nerve were transected, you would get 
A- No change 
B- Increased I-III latency 
C- Loss of wave III - V 
D- Absence of all waves I-V - answer--D- Absence of all waves I-V 
Epidural electrodes should be placed: 
A- Inside the spinal cord 
B- Between the dura and t...
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If the VIIIth nerve were transected, you would get 
A- No change 
B- Increased I-III latency 
C- Loss of wave III - V 
D- Absence of all waves I-V - answer--D- Absence of all waves I-V 
Epidural electrodes should be placed: 
A- Inside the spinal cord 
B- Between the dura and t...
CNIM MULTIPLE CHOICE 
Ipsilateral cranial nerve deficits combined with contralateral motor deficits indicate what site of 
lesion? 
A- Cortex 
B- Cauda equina 
C- Brainstem 
D- Spinal cord - answer-C 
Median Nerve 
A- MCA 
B- PCA 
C- AICA 
D- ACA - answer-A 
The layers of protective tissue which sur...
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Ipsilateral cranial nerve deficits combined with contralateral motor deficits indicate what site of 
lesion? 
A- Cortex 
B- Cauda equina 
C- Brainstem 
D- Spinal cord - answer-C 
Median Nerve 
A- MCA 
B- PCA 
C- AICA 
D- ACA - answer-A 
The layers of protective tissue which sur...
CNIM Prep Questions and answers 
Which of the following pathways decussate below the brainstem? - ANSWER-Spinothalamic 
The vertebral artery travels through the cervical spine in an opening called - 
ANSWER-Transverse foramen 
What part of the spinal cord is supplied by the anterior spinal artery? -...
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Which of the following pathways decussate below the brainstem? - ANSWER-Spinothalamic 
The vertebral artery travels through the cervical spine in an opening called - 
ANSWER-Transverse foramen 
What part of the spinal cord is supplied by the anterior spinal artery? -...
CNIM Study Guide (NTI) 
D wave is recorded from 
Spinal Cord (epidural space) 
Asynchronous vs. Synchronous EEG patterns 
- Synchronous - general symmetry, or lateral symmetry: Stimulation in both left and right limb 
simulatneously 
- Asynchronous - 2 independent lateralized patterns: Stimulation i...
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D wave is recorded from 
Spinal Cord (epidural space) 
Asynchronous vs. Synchronous EEG patterns 
- Synchronous - general symmetry, or lateral symmetry: Stimulation in both left and right limb 
simulatneously 
- Asynchronous - 2 independent lateralized patterns: Stimulation i...
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