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[Show more]Your intraoperative date is admitted into evidence because: (select all that apply) 
You are monitoring a posterior fossa procedure with ABR and facial nerve EMG. Which anesthetic agent 
is not OK to use with respect to your monitoring? 
With significant changes in cervical and cortical SSEPs during...
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Add to cartYour intraoperative date is admitted into evidence because: (select all that apply) 
You are monitoring a posterior fossa procedure with ABR and facial nerve EMG. Which anesthetic agent 
is not OK to use with respect to your monitoring? 
With significant changes in cervical and cortical SSEPs during...
Your initial signal amplitude is 0.5 μV inside a background noise of 2 μV, what will the signal to noise 
ratio be after 400 averages? - 5 
You would expect a loss of BAEPs in which surgery? - Pontine glioma 
You want your vertical resolution to: - Match the amplitude of your input to maximize the...
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Add to cartYour initial signal amplitude is 0.5 μV inside a background noise of 2 μV, what will the signal to noise 
ratio be after 400 averages? - 5 
You would expect a loss of BAEPs in which surgery? - Pontine glioma 
You want your vertical resolution to: - Match the amplitude of your input to maximize the...
_______________________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination 
1. using gloves 
2. using protective eyewear 
3. washing hands 
4. using transportation barrier - Washing hands 
"Hearing level" (HL) is defined as the 
1. average threshold intensity of normally hearin...
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Add to cart_______________________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination 
1. using gloves 
2. using protective eyewear 
3. washing hands 
4. using transportation barrier - Washing hands 
"Hearing level" (HL) is defined as the 
1. average threshold intensity of normally hearin...
A 60 Hz artifact will most likely be caused by... - Microscope 
A decreasing body temperature of the surgical patient monitored with EPs can result in... - 
Increasing latencies of SSEPs and BAERs. 
A delay in the latency of one eye in a PREP is diagnostic of... - Compressive lesion 
Optic Neuritis ...
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Add to cartA 60 Hz artifact will most likely be caused by... - Microscope 
A decreasing body temperature of the surgical patient monitored with EPs can result in... - 
Increasing latencies of SSEPs and BAERs. 
A delay in the latency of one eye in a PREP is diagnostic of... - Compressive lesion 
Optic Neuritis ...
A global significant decrease in amplitude of cortical SSEPs w/o significant decrease in amplitude of 
cervical and subcortical responses in a lumbar spine surgery is most possibly due to: 
a) Inadequate stimulation 
b) Changes in anesthesia regimen 
c) Significant blood loss due to surgery 
d) Dama...
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Add to cartA global significant decrease in amplitude of cortical SSEPs w/o significant decrease in amplitude of 
cervical and subcortical responses in a lumbar spine surgery is most possibly due to: 
a) Inadequate stimulation 
b) Changes in anesthesia regimen 
c) Significant blood loss due to surgery 
d) Dama...
If you have attenuation of wave V of BAERs that persists until closing, what is the most likely cause? - 
Retraction of the cerebellum 
What is the most important setting when establishing baseline BAER data? - Side of ear stimulation 
When opening posterior fossa, what is the most likely cause for ...
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Add to cartIf you have attenuation of wave V of BAERs that persists until closing, what is the most likely cause? - 
Retraction of the cerebellum 
What is the most important setting when establishing baseline BAER data? - Side of ear stimulation 
When opening posterior fossa, what is the most likely cause for ...
A 10-bit A/D converter has how many discrete voltage values in its range? - 1024 
A 10Hz signal passing through a 10 Hz locut filter will be - Reduced in amplitude by approximately 
30% 
A 60Hz artifact would most likely be caused by: - Infusion Pump 
A 60Hz notch filter should not be used for evoke...
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Add to cartA 10-bit A/D converter has how many discrete voltage values in its range? - 1024 
A 10Hz signal passing through a 10 Hz locut filter will be - Reduced in amplitude by approximately 
30% 
A 60Hz artifact would most likely be caused by: - Infusion Pump 
A 60Hz notch filter should not be used for evoke...
Age Specific Normative data for BAEP is necessary under what age? - 3 years of age 
Constant current in SSEP Stimulation defines the ability of the stimulator to increase the intensity when 
which other factor is changed? - Impedance at the stimulator site 
Define recommended number of trials to be ...
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Add to cartAge Specific Normative data for BAEP is necessary under what age? - 3 years of age 
Constant current in SSEP Stimulation defines the ability of the stimulator to increase the intensity when 
which other factor is changed? - Impedance at the stimulator site 
Define recommended number of trials to be ...
"Pre stimulus triggering? - Includes a period of recording before the stimulus 
A "beanbag" is often used: - In the lateral position 
A 60 Hz artifact will most likely be caused by: - Microscope 
A CMAP response to proximal facial nerve stimulation following tumor removal would indicate? - An 
in...
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Add to cart"Pre stimulus triggering? - Includes a period of recording before the stimulus 
A "beanbag" is often used: - In the lateral position 
A 60 Hz artifact will most likely be caused by: - Microscope 
A CMAP response to proximal facial nerve stimulation following tumor removal would indicate? - An 
in...
A patient with a history of diabetes is likely to also have: - Peripheral Radiculopathy, increased 
upper, lower SSEPs 
A positive event occurring in the lead connected to the negative terminal, will result in a deflection - 
Downward 
A selective dorsal rhizotomy is associated with: - Cerebral pals...
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Add to cartA patient with a history of diabetes is likely to also have: - Peripheral Radiculopathy, increased 
upper, lower SSEPs 
A positive event occurring in the lead connected to the negative terminal, will result in a deflection - 
Downward 
A selective dorsal rhizotomy is associated with: - Cerebral pals...
A 10Hz signal passing through a 10Hz locut filter will be: 
A) Reduced in frequency to approximately 7hz 
B) Affected in no way 
C) Reduced in amplitude by approximately 30% 
D) Eliminated - C) Reduced in amplitude by approximately 30% 
A 60Hz notch filter should not be used for evoked potential rec...
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Add to cartA 10Hz signal passing through a 10Hz locut filter will be: 
A) Reduced in frequency to approximately 7hz 
B) Affected in no way 
C) Reduced in amplitude by approximately 30% 
D) Eliminated - C) Reduced in amplitude by approximately 30% 
A 60Hz notch filter should not be used for evoked potential rec...
"Signal-to-noise ratio" relates to which of the following? 
1. The amplitude of the evoked response components to the amplitude of the unrelated components 
2. The ability of the instrument to resolve data and noise vertically 
3. Two inputs of a differential amplifier with like negativity 
4. Sen...
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Add to cart"Signal-to-noise ratio" relates to which of the following? 
1. The amplitude of the evoked response components to the amplitude of the unrelated components 
2. The ability of the instrument to resolve data and noise vertically 
3. Two inputs of a differential amplifier with like negativity 
4. Sen...
_________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination. 
A- Using a transportation barrier 
B- Using gloves 
C- Washing hands 
D- Using protective eyewear - C 
"Central cord syndrome" results in 
A- loss of function at the level damaged due to disruption of gray matter 
B...
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Add to cart_________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination. 
A- Using a transportation barrier 
B- Using gloves 
C- Washing hands 
D- Using protective eyewear - C 
"Central cord syndrome" results in 
A- loss of function at the level damaged due to disruption of gray matter 
B...
___ clicks help resolve wave V of the BAEP - Condensation 
60 HZ filters cause a change of latency by a: - a. phase shift 
60. Reduction of the high frequency filter: - c. Increases evoked potential latency 
A "ground loop" is created when: - Two separate devices are attached to the same patient a...
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Add to cart___ clicks help resolve wave V of the BAEP - Condensation 
60 HZ filters cause a change of latency by a: - a. phase shift 
60. Reduction of the high frequency filter: - c. Increases evoked potential latency 
A "ground loop" is created when: - Two separate devices are attached to the same patient a...
-70mV inside the cell - A typical resting membrane potential of a neuron is: 
1 +20 mV inside the cell 
2 -20 mV inside the cell 
3 +70 mV inside the cell 
4 -70 mV inside the cell 
.1 mA - What is the max allowable chassis leakage current? 
1 10 uA 
2 20 uA 
3 .1 mA 
4 10 mA 
0.1 to 10 uV - Electri...
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Add to cart-70mV inside the cell - A typical resting membrane potential of a neuron is: 
1 +20 mV inside the cell 
2 -20 mV inside the cell 
3 +70 mV inside the cell 
4 -70 mV inside the cell 
.1 mA - What is the max allowable chassis leakage current? 
1 10 uA 
2 20 uA 
3 .1 mA 
4 10 mA 
0.1 to 10 uV - Electri...
0.1-10 uV - Electrical amplitude of SSEPs is 
A. 10-100 uV 
B. 0.1 to 10 uV 
C. 1000 to 10,000 uV 
D. 100 to 1000 uV 
0.1-5000 Hz - What is the minimum required bandpass for an EP system 
0.2ms - The duration of a monophasic, rectangular pulse used for somatosensory stimulation should 
be: 
A. 0.05 ...
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Add to cart0.1-10 uV - Electrical amplitude of SSEPs is 
A. 10-100 uV 
B. 0.1 to 10 uV 
C. 1000 to 10,000 uV 
D. 100 to 1000 uV 
0.1-5000 Hz - What is the minimum required bandpass for an EP system 
0.2ms - The duration of a monophasic, rectangular pulse used for somatosensory stimulation should 
be: 
A. 0.05 ...
"Central Cord Syndrome" results in: - Loss of function at the level damaged due to disruption of gray 
matter 
Harrington Instrumentation includes? - Rods 
A "MAC" (minimal alveolar concentration) is: - The concentration at which 1/2 of the subjects move 
in response to stimulation such as a sur...
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Add to cart"Central Cord Syndrome" results in: - Loss of function at the level damaged due to disruption of gray 
matter 
Harrington Instrumentation includes? - Rods 
A "MAC" (minimal alveolar concentration) is: - The concentration at which 1/2 of the subjects move 
in response to stimulation such as a sur...
_________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination 
A 
100/100 pts 
Using gloves 
Using protective eyewear 
Washing hands 
Using a transportation barrier - Washing hands 
A 100 mS epoch is recorded with a 10 mS post-stimulus triggering. Which of the following best descr...
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Add to cart_________________ is the single most important step taken to avoid contamination 
A 
100/100 pts 
Using gloves 
Using protective eyewear 
Washing hands 
Using a transportation barrier - Washing hands 
A 100 mS epoch is recorded with a 10 mS post-stimulus triggering. Which of the following best descr...
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At what rate do skin cells exfoliate from OR personnel? 
A- 10,000 cells per hour 
B- 20,000 cells per hour 
C- 50,000 cells per hour 
D- 30,000 cells per hour - C- 50,000 cells per hour 
5-152 
After 100 averages, you have a signal to noise ratio of 2:1. How many averages would it take to in...
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At what rate do skin cells exfoliate from OR personnel? 
A- 10,000 cells per hour 
B- 20,000 cells per hour 
C- 50,000 cells per hour 
D- 30,000 cells per hour - C- 50,000 cells per hour 
5-152 
After 100 averages, you have a signal to noise ratio of 2:1. How many averages would it take to in...
"train" response - Which of the following most likely reflects sustained traction or compression of a 
nerve during EMG? 
1 "burst" of neural activity 
2 Any spontaneous EMG response 
3 "train" response 
4 Varying EMG activity 
+0.9 msec - Changing from standard headphones to foam insert trans...
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Add to cart"train" response - Which of the following most likely reflects sustained traction or compression of a 
nerve during EMG? 
1 "burst" of neural activity 
2 Any spontaneous EMG response 
3 "train" response 
4 Varying EMG activity 
+0.9 msec - Changing from standard headphones to foam insert trans...
A dorsal rhizotomy involves: 
A 
100/100 pts 
Resection of the filum terminale 
Cutting motor roots 
Cutting sensory roots 
Removing a tumor - Cutting sensory roots 
A lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimu...
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Add to cartA dorsal rhizotomy involves: 
A 
100/100 pts 
Resection of the filum terminale 
Cutting motor roots 
Cutting sensory roots 
Removing a tumor - Cutting sensory roots 
A lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimu...
A lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimulus 
intensity? - 60 HL 
A pneumatic drill would introduce what kind of artifact? - 3000Hz 
A salt bridge would have which of the following effects? - Attenuation of ...
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Add to cartA lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimulus 
intensity? - 60 HL 
A pneumatic drill would introduce what kind of artifact? - 3000Hz 
A salt bridge would have which of the following effects? - Attenuation of ...
A foot drop is most likely to occur as a result of which of the following? 
A- Transection of S1-S3 nerve roots 
B- Transection of L1-L3 nerve roots 
C- Injury to posterior tibial nerve at the ankle 
D- Injury to sciatic nerve during acetabular fracture repair - D- Injury to sciatic nerve during 
ac...
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Add to cartA foot drop is most likely to occur as a result of which of the following? 
A- Transection of S1-S3 nerve roots 
B- Transection of L1-L3 nerve roots 
C- Injury to posterior tibial nerve at the ankle 
D- Injury to sciatic nerve during acetabular fracture repair - D- Injury to sciatic nerve during 
ac...
Which of the following electrode materials has little electrode potential drift and a 
long time constant? 
Tin 
Gold 
Silver 
Stainless steel - Gold 
A lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimulus 
intensity?...
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Add to cartWhich of the following electrode materials has little electrode potential drift and a 
long time constant? 
Tin 
Gold 
Silver 
Stainless steel - Gold 
A lab calibrated their 30db intensity to be 0db HL. If they stimulated a patient at 90db from their 
machines, what would be the stimulus 
intensity?...
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