Clinical Neurodiagnostic Science Test

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Clinical Neurodiagnostic Science Test - Quiz

Neurodiagnostics is the allied health care profession that records, monitors, and analyzes nervous system function to promote the effective treatment of pathologic conditions.

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1.

An abnormal state of the brain resulting from any disease of that organ:
- A.
  
  Meningitis
- B.
  
  Encephalopathy
- C.
  
  Creutzfeldt Jakob's Disease
- D.
  
  Reyes Syndrome
2.

Which of the following is NOT associated with renal failure?
- A.
  
  Myoclonus
- B.
  
  Seizures
- C.
  
  Tonus
- D.
  
  Uremia
3.

During renal failure the patient is insensitive to intermittent photic stimulation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with:
- A.
  
  Seizures
- B.
  
  Myoclonus
- C.
  
  Epilepsy
- D.
  
  Babinski's Sign
5.

Which stage of Hepatic Encephalopathy consists of EEG characteristics including high voltage bilaterally symmetrical triphasic waves?
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  II
- C.
  
  III
- D.
  
  IV
6.

Which of the following may cause metabolic encephalopathy?
- A.
  
  Vitamin B12 deficiency
- B.
  
  Vitamin B6 deficiency
- C.
  
  Hyperglycemia
- D.
  
  Hypoglycemia
7.

Anoxic Encephalopathy is most commonly caused by:
- A.
  
  Respiratory arrest
- B.
  
  Cardiac arrest
- C.
  
  Hypocalcemia
- D.
  
  Hypoglycemia
8.

A patient present with an EEG pattern consisting of an alpha coma and burst suppression, the most likely condition would be:
- A.
  
  Toxic Encephalopathy
- B.
  
  Renal Failure
- C.
  
  Anoxic Encephalopathy
- D.
  
  Hepatic Encephalopathy
9.

A patent presents with an EEG consisting of slowing of alpha, increase of theta and delta and spindle coma. The most likely condition would be:
- A.
  
  Anoxic Encephalopathy
- B.
  
  Toxic Encephalopathy
- C.
  
  Hepatic Encephalopathy
- D.
  
  Renal Failure
10.

Infections of the brain are caused by:
- A.
  
  Bacteria
- B.
  
  Viruses
- C.
  
  Fungi
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

Meningitis is the inflammation of the brain itself.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

This condition is associated with a headache, fever, stiff neck and rapid lethargy.
- A.
  
  Viral Meningitis
- B.
  
  Bacterial Meningitis
- C.
  
  Tuberculosis Meningitis
- D.
  
  Herpes
13.

The entry into the CNS of herpes simplex encephalitis is via the:
- A.
  
  Trochlear nerve
- B.
  
  Optic nerve
- C.
  
  Trigeminal nerve
- D.
  
  Vagus nerve
14.

In herpes simplex encephalitis the EGG pattern presents a major slow wave abnormality over the occipital lobe.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is believe to be associated with:
- A.
  
  Hepatitis C virus
- B.
  
  Measles virus
- C.
  
  Influenza
- D.
  
  Coronavirus
16.

Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease is caused by a transmissible:
- A.
  
  Virus
- B.
  
  Prion
- C.
  
  Bacteria
- D.
  
  Spore
17.

Which of the following is NOT associated with Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease (CJD)?
- A.
  
  Death
- B.
  
  Weakness of the limbs
- C.
  
  Unilateral rigidity
- D.
  
  Progressive dementia
18.

Which of the following EEG patterns is associated with AIDS?
- A.
  
  Disorganization of background rhythms
- B.
  
  Diffuse slow activity
- C.
  
  Triphasic waves
- D.
  
  Increased Beta
19.

Rasmussen's Encephalitis affects both hemispheres, causes progressive neurological and intellectual deterioration.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Reyes syndromes is associated with which clinical characteristic and EEG pattern?
- A.
  
  Intracranial pressure, triphasic waves
- B.
  
  Viral illness, beta
- C.
  
  Abnormal fat accumulation, burst suppression
- D.
  
  Personality change, GPEDS
21.

A tumor that is characterized by etiology from a physical agent and hereditary factors is known as:
- A.
  
  Cryptogenic
- B.
  
  Symptomatic
- C.
  
  Idiopathic
- D.
  
  Physical
22.

A malignant tumor is characterized by being life threatening, invasive and rapid growing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Which grade is associated with rapid tumor growth?
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  II
- C.
  
  III
- D.
  
  IV
24.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tumors that cause EEG abnormalities?
- A.
  
  Size
- B.
  
  Depth
- C.
  
  Location
- D.
  
  Circumference
25.

Which of the following are classifications of brain tumors?
- A.
  
  Primary brain tumors
- B.
  
  Intracranial structures other than the brain
- C.
  
  Metastatic brain tumors
- D.
  
  All of the above