CLTM Practice question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

CLTM PracticeAn artifact that can mimic frontal slowing, even with eye lead monitors in place is _____. - correct answer Gloss kinetic (GKP) MRI became a diagnostic tool in _____ - correct answer 1980's Short massive tonic contraction in young children or infants - correct answer 1980's Mvts that imitate natural mvts but are involuntary - correct answer Complex Motor Sudden shock like muscle jerks - correct answer Myoclonic Repetitive rapid succession of flexion/extension of muscles, mostly in the distal segments of the extremities, ictal EEG ass. with spk/w complexes though usually obscured by muscle artifact. - correct answer Clonic Sustained muscle contractions causing the body to assume a rigid position, begins abruptly and evolves, Ictal EEG = low voltage fast activity - correct answer Tonic Movements that are unnatural and can be reproduced by electrical stimulation of the brain. - correct answer Simple Motor True or False: Pediatric EEG's are associated with decreased amplitudes as compared to adults. - correct answer False Dipoles displayed on MRI data coregistered with magnetoencephalography represent _____. - correct answer where electrical discharges originated associated with particular brain functions or abnormalities The second most frequent cause of mental retardation in girls after Down syndrome is - correct answer Rett syndrome True or False: The EEG is not as sensitive in picking up immediate changes in blood flow to the brain, as imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. - correct answer False True or False: The evaluation of non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) should include an evaluation of responsiveness such as a standard NCSE exam or if the patient is unresponsive, the Glasgow Coma Scale can be used. - correct answer True Temporary alteration of brain function caused by paroxysmal cerebral neuronal discharge? - correct answer Seizure Atonic seizures are frequent in - correct answer Lennox-Gastaut syndrome Name the assessments in "Complex Neuro Assessment - correct answer Basic assessment plus Memory test, Gait, Cranial nerve assessment, Reflexes Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy Patients by definitions excludes: - correct answer a. Drowning during a seizure b. Dying during status epilepticus c. Dying from a medication overdose Anterograde amnesia leaves the patient: - correct answer unable to form and store new memories True or False: Pyramidal neurons generate the signals that are detected MEG - correct answer True During brain ischemia, EEG changes initially occur: - correct answer Well above levels of cerebral blood flow that result in irreversible brain tissue injury