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1. The basic unit for measuring current flow is? Ampere
a. Atomic weight
b. Volt
c. Ampere
d. Coulomb
2. Which is not a unit for measuring alternating frequen- Volts
cies?
a. Cycles per second
b. Volts
c. Hertz
d. Kilocycles
3. Which describes the action of a capacitor? Stores electrical energy
a. Opposes changes in current flow
b. Converts alternating current to direct current
c. Creates a direct current resistance
d. Stores electrical energy
4. The basic unit of resistance is? Ohm
a. Ohm
b. Coulomb
c. Ampere
d. Volt
5. What input voltage is necessary to give a calibration
deflection between 5 and 10mm if the sensitivity is
30uV/mm?
a. 10uV
b. 50uV
c. 100uV
d. 200uV
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6. Which electrodes do not record directly from the
brain?
a. Depth
b. Subdermal
c. Subdural
d. Epidural
7. The distance from Cz to Pz is 6.8cm. What is the dis- 34cm
tance from nasion to inion?
a. 34mm
b. 68mm
c. 34cm
d. 68cm
8. Due to a scalp lesion, C4 has been relocated 4mm Relocate C3 4mm anteri-
anteriorly. The technologist should? orly
a. Relocate C3 4mm anteriorly
b. Make no other placement changes
c. Relocate P3 4mm anteriorly
d. Relocate all electrodes in the right parasagittal
plane 4mm anteriorly
9. A highly malignant tumor primarily seen in children Medulla Blastoma
may be?
a. Pituitary adenoma
b. Medulla blastoma
c. Acoustic neuroma
d. Astrocytoma
10. Inflammation of the coverings of the brain or spinal Meningitis
cord is called?
a. Encephalitis
b. Meningitis
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c. Cerebritis
d. Myelitis
11. Scalp EEG is a result of summation of charges in which Pyramidal cells
of the following cortical cells?
a. Pyramidal cells
b. Horizontal cells
c. Stellate cells
d. Betz cells
12. Thrombosis of the anterior cerebral artery is most Contralateral lower ex-
likely to cause? tremity weakness
a. Nystagmus
b. Contralateral lower extremity weakness
c. Contralateral facial weakness
d. Aphasia
13. Which infection is most likely to produce headache, Meningitis
fever, nuchal ridigity, coma, and death?
a. Meningitis
b. Herpes simplex encephalitis
c. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
d. Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
14. Thrombosis of the right middle cerebral artery would Left sided paralysis, pri-
most likely cause? marily of the leg
a. Left sided paralysis, primarily face and arm
b. Left sided paralysis, primarily of the leg
c. Aphasia
d. Right homonymous hemianopsia
15. The Foramen of Munro is the?
a. Opening between lateral ventricles and third ventri-
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cle of the brain Opening between lateral
b. Opening at the base of the skull ventricles and third ventri-
c. Opening between the ventricles of the heart cle of the brain
d. Opening between the third and fourth ventricle of
the brain
16. An action potential is an immediate result of which Depolarization
changes in the neuronal membrane?
a. Repolarization
b. Depolarization
c. Hyperpolarization
d. IPSP
17. The resting potential of a neuron is? 50-100mV with inside of
a. 50-100mV with the inside of the cell more negative the cell more negative
than the outside than the outside
b. 50-100mV with the inside of the cell more positive
than the outside
c. 50-100uV with the inside of the cell more positive
than the outside
d. 50-100uV with the inside of the cell more negative
than the outside
18. Which would not be considered a normal EEG pattern Persistent focal alpha fre-
for a full term infant? quency activity
a. Trace alternant
b. Isolated frontal sharp waves
c. Persistent focal alpha frequency activity
d. Beta-delta complexes in quiet sleep
19. A common seizure pattern in neonates is? Rhythmic focal activity
a. Generalized spike and wave
b. Rhythmic focal activity
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1. The basic unit for measuring current flow is? Ampere
a. Atomic weight
b. Volt
c. Ampere
d. Coulomb
2. Which is not a unit for measuring alternating frequen- Volts
cies?
a. Cycles per second
b. Volts
c. Hertz
d. Kilocycles
3. Which describes the action of a capacitor? Stores electrical energy
a. Opposes changes in current flow
b. Converts alternating current to direct current
c. Creates a direct current resistance
d. Stores electrical energy
4. The basic unit of resistance is? Ohm
a. Ohm
b. Coulomb
c. Ampere
d. Volt
5. What input voltage is necessary to give a calibration
deflection between 5 and 10mm if the sensitivity is
30uV/mm?
a. 10uV
b. 50uV
c. 100uV
d. 200uV
, EEG Boards Mock Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_5sa0dl
6. Which electrodes do not record directly from the
brain?
a. Depth
b. Subdermal
c. Subdural
d. Epidural
7. The distance from Cz to Pz is 6.8cm. What is the dis- 34cm
tance from nasion to inion?
a. 34mm
b. 68mm
c. 34cm
d. 68cm
8. Due to a scalp lesion, C4 has been relocated 4mm Relocate C3 4mm anteri-
anteriorly. The technologist should? orly
a. Relocate C3 4mm anteriorly
b. Make no other placement changes
c. Relocate P3 4mm anteriorly
d. Relocate all electrodes in the right parasagittal
plane 4mm anteriorly
9. A highly malignant tumor primarily seen in children Medulla Blastoma
may be?
a. Pituitary adenoma
b. Medulla blastoma
c. Acoustic neuroma
d. Astrocytoma
10. Inflammation of the coverings of the brain or spinal Meningitis
cord is called?
a. Encephalitis
b. Meningitis
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c. Cerebritis
d. Myelitis
11. Scalp EEG is a result of summation of charges in which Pyramidal cells
of the following cortical cells?
a. Pyramidal cells
b. Horizontal cells
c. Stellate cells
d. Betz cells
12. Thrombosis of the anterior cerebral artery is most Contralateral lower ex-
likely to cause? tremity weakness
a. Nystagmus
b. Contralateral lower extremity weakness
c. Contralateral facial weakness
d. Aphasia
13. Which infection is most likely to produce headache, Meningitis
fever, nuchal ridigity, coma, and death?
a. Meningitis
b. Herpes simplex encephalitis
c. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
d. Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease
14. Thrombosis of the right middle cerebral artery would Left sided paralysis, pri-
most likely cause? marily of the leg
a. Left sided paralysis, primarily face and arm
b. Left sided paralysis, primarily of the leg
c. Aphasia
d. Right homonymous hemianopsia
15. The Foramen of Munro is the?
a. Opening between lateral ventricles and third ventri-
, EEG Boards Mock Exam
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cle of the brain Opening between lateral
b. Opening at the base of the skull ventricles and third ventri-
c. Opening between the ventricles of the heart cle of the brain
d. Opening between the third and fourth ventricle of
the brain
16. An action potential is an immediate result of which Depolarization
changes in the neuronal membrane?
a. Repolarization
b. Depolarization
c. Hyperpolarization
d. IPSP
17. The resting potential of a neuron is? 50-100mV with inside of
a. 50-100mV with the inside of the cell more negative the cell more negative
than the outside than the outside
b. 50-100mV with the inside of the cell more positive
than the outside
c. 50-100uV with the inside of the cell more positive
than the outside
d. 50-100uV with the inside of the cell more negative
than the outside
18. Which would not be considered a normal EEG pattern Persistent focal alpha fre-
for a full term infant? quency activity
a. Trace alternant
b. Isolated frontal sharp waves
c. Persistent focal alpha frequency activity
d. Beta-delta complexes in quiet sleep
19. A common seizure pattern in neonates is? Rhythmic focal activity
a. Generalized spike and wave
b. Rhythmic focal activity
