What does emg record - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following would best enhance resolution of evoked potential waveforms? - Increase number of averaged stimuli What is the typical MINIMUM common mode rejection ratio of in-phase signals recommended for evoked potential instruments? - 10,000:1 Which of the following cranial nerves is most at risk during acoustic neuroma surgery? - CN VII The impedance of cup electrodes is: - Lower than needle electrodes because of their size Amplitude of an evoked potential depends on which of the...

A patient with myasthenia gravis is admitted to the hospital with respiratory insufficiency and severe weakness. When is a diagnosis of cholinergic crisis made? a. The patient's respiration is impaired because of muscle weakness. b. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) increases muscle weakness. c. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) results in improved muscle contractility. d. EMG reveals decreased response to repeated stimulation of muscles. b. The reduction of the acetylcho...

What is the Sampling Rate for EEGs? - Answer- Desired: 500 Hz Minimal: 200 Hz What is the Sampling Rate for EOGs? - Answer- Desired: 500 Hz Minimal: 200 Hz What is the Sampling Rate for EMGs? - Answer- Desired: 500 Hz Minimal: 200 Hz What is the Sampling Rate for ECG? - Answer- Desired: 500 Hz Minimal: 200 Hz What is the Sampling Rate for Airflow? - Answer- Desired: 100 Hz Minimal: 25 Hz What is the Sampling Rate for Oximetry and Transcutaneous PCO2? - Answer- Desired: 25 Hz ...

What type of actions potentials contribute to the popliteal fossa - Answer- both orthodromic and antidromic What is the neurological deficit related to the compression of the spinal cord - Answer- Myelopathy When evaluating for special considerations/contraindication for MEP monitoring, what is the most appropriate step to be taken when identifying a pt with a previous medical history of SZs that have been well controlled with medication - Answer- discuss the risk with surgeon and anesthes...

Deep tendon reflexes are graded 0-4 which number is normal - 2 Number one cause of complex partial sz in adults - mesial temporal sclerosis ** boards gum hypertrophy and coarsening of foacial features are a side effect of - phenytoin FMRI - Maps language motor spikes and evaluates CBF eeg changes can be seen within of acute injury resulting in ischemia - 5 min a sz is characterized by sustained muscular contraction causing the body to assume a rigid position or a stereotyped posture is - to...

RPSGT EXAM MOCK Questions with correct Answers 2023 enhanced artifact The failure to remove electrode paste residue will MOST likely result in: a. discarded electrodes. b. enhanced artifact. c. improved detergent selection. d. improvement in adherence. Initiate emergency response system The most appropriate action a technologist would take when there is confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is: a. Initiate emergency response system b. Assess, document ...

MOCK:RPSGT STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2023 enhanced artifact - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure to remove electrode paste residue will MOST likely result in: a. discarded electrodes. b. enhanced artifact. c. improved detergent selection. d. improvement in adherence. Initiate emergency response system - CORRECT ANSWER-The most appropriate action a technologist would take when there is confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is: a. Initiate emergency response system b. Asse...

BRPT 6 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions Which of the following is an appropriate action when a patient has a prosthetic eye? Document on the record and in the technologist notes A DC amplifier is used to: Record constant or slowly changing signals A patient who has been compliant with PAP therapy for two years returns complaining of a persistent mask leak. The BEST action is to: Review current mask options with the patient A patient with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis would ...

ANASTAMOSIS? - Answer- -CONNECTION or opening BETWEEN two things (especially cavities or passages) that are normally diverging or branching, such as between blood vessels. -COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ARTERIES What causes the most airborne bacteria in OR? a. blood on gown b. blood spill c. skin shed d. patient vent - Answer- c. skin shed Nerve that innervates 4th and 5th fingers? - Answer- Ulnar Nerve Problem with Bilateral Synchronus Stim? - Answer- Can mask unilateral problems No ...

5-136 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 - Answer- C- 50,000 cells per hour 5-214 When is it most appropriate to alert the surgeon of a problem with the monitoring? A- When any change occurs B- After a loss of 30% and 5% latency C- After all waveforms are lost D- After a loss of 55% amplitude - Answer- D- After a loss of 55% amplitude ...