Neupsy Key

Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials QUESTIONS 1. Wave I is generated by: A. Distal 8th nerve B. Inferior colliculus C. Lower pons D. Mid brain View Answer 1. (A): Wave I…

Clinical Epilepsy QUESTIONS 1. Discontinuation of phenytoin during epilepsy monitoring is most likely to first activate: A. Polymorphic delta activity B. Epileptiform discharges C. Ictal discharges D. Triphasic waves View…

Visual Evoked Potentials QUESTIONS 1. The pattern shift visual evoked potential (PSVEP) equipment is set up such that the subject has to be seated from monitor at: A. 1 ft…

Adult Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. Subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharge of adult (SREDA) is diagnostic of: A. Subclinical seizures B. Dementia C. Encephalopathy D. Unknown significance View Answer 1. (D): SREDA is…

Neonatal and Pediatric Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. All of the following is true about neonatal electroencephalographic (EEG) electrode placement except: A. Typically, nine scalp electrodes are used B. F1 or Fp3…

General Principles of Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following electrodes is nonpolarizable? A. Gold B. Platinum C. Silver D. Silver-silver chloride View Answer 1. (D): Electrodes become polarized as…

Digitization and Instrumentation QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following properties apply to amplifiers used in clinical neurophysiology? A. Differential amplifier B. It amplifies all potentials recorded at every input C….

Physiological Generators and Volume Conduction QUESTIONS 1. The resting membrane potential of neurons is approximately: A. +70 µV B. −70 µV C. +70 mV D. −70 mV View Answer 1….

Basic Physics and Electrical Safety QUESTIONS 1. A 10-F capacitor is added by a Y-jumper to an already present 10-F capacitor. The new total capacitance is: A. 0 F B….