IONM Exam Questions and Answers
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What is IONM - Correct answer-Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Definition of IONM - Correct answer-The process of continual testing and
interpreting of results by the use of electrodiagnostic modalities to identify and
monitor the functional integrity of neurological structures to reduce the risk of
injury and complications related to the nervous system during a surgical procedure
IONM is also known as - Correct answer-Intraoperative monitoring
Intraoperative neurophysiology
Neuromonitoring
Electrophysiological monitoring
Surgical neurophysiology
Purpose of IONM - Correct answer-Reduce the risk of damage to the nervous
system
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, Provide functional guidance to the surgical and anesthesia teams
When do we use IONM? - Correct answer-Neurosurgery
Vascular
Orthopedic
Otolaryngology (acoustic nerve tumor resection, cochlear implantation, middle ear
surgery)
When was the first intraoperative BAEP reported? - Correct answer-1978
(monitored acoustic neuromas)
Can adjust their surgical maneuvers based on IONM findings, directly
communicates with rest of team - Correct answer-Surgeoun
Training to become surgeon, helps perform surgery, helps follow up with patient
care - Correct answer-Resident
Helps perform surgery, follows up with patient care - Correct answer-Physician
assistant
Manages the surgical tools as a surgeon needs - Correct answer-Scrub
technician/nurse
Manages OR for any given case - Correct answer-Circulating nurse
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Graded A+
What is IONM - Correct answer-Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Definition of IONM - Correct answer-The process of continual testing and
interpreting of results by the use of electrodiagnostic modalities to identify and
monitor the functional integrity of neurological structures to reduce the risk of
injury and complications related to the nervous system during a surgical procedure
IONM is also known as - Correct answer-Intraoperative monitoring
Intraoperative neurophysiology
Neuromonitoring
Electrophysiological monitoring
Surgical neurophysiology
Purpose of IONM - Correct answer-Reduce the risk of damage to the nervous
system
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, Provide functional guidance to the surgical and anesthesia teams
When do we use IONM? - Correct answer-Neurosurgery
Vascular
Orthopedic
Otolaryngology (acoustic nerve tumor resection, cochlear implantation, middle ear
surgery)
When was the first intraoperative BAEP reported? - Correct answer-1978
(monitored acoustic neuromas)
Can adjust their surgical maneuvers based on IONM findings, directly
communicates with rest of team - Correct answer-Surgeoun
Training to become surgeon, helps perform surgery, helps follow up with patient
care - Correct answer-Resident
Helps perform surgery, follows up with patient care - Correct answer-Physician
assistant
Manages the surgical tools as a surgeon needs - Correct answer-Scrub
technician/nurse
Manages OR for any given case - Correct answer-Circulating nurse
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