EEG Ambulatory 2

Question 1

What is the typical recording duration for an ambulatory EEG study?

Accepted Answer

24-72 hours

Answer

1-2 hours

Answer

4-6 hours

Answer

1 week minimum

Question 2

Which artifact is most commonly encountered in ambulatory EEG recordings compared to in-lab studies?

Accepted Answer

Movement and muscle artifact

Answer

60 Hz electrical interference

Answer

Electrode pop artifact

Answer

Sweat artifact

Question 3

What electrode application method is preferred for ambulatory EEG to ensure electrodes remain in place during extended recording?

Accepted Answer

Collodion adhesive

Answer

Paste with gauze

Answer

Conductive gel alone

Answer

Saline-soaked sponges

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of ambulatory EEG over inpatient video-EEG monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Recording in the patient's natural environment at lower cost

Answer

Higher channel count

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Better artifact identification

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Superior spatial resolution

Question 5

What should an ambulatory EEG patient do when experiencing a suspected seizure or event?

Accepted Answer

Press the event marker button and keep an event diary

Answer

Remove the electrodes immediately

Answer

Call the EEG technologist to come verify the recording

Answer

Disconnect and reconnect the recording device

Question 6

When reviewing ambulatory EEG data, what is the most important initial step for the technologist?

Accepted Answer

Correlate event markers with the patient's diary entries

Answer

Print all pages for manual review

Answer

Delete all artifact-contaminated segments

Answer

Measure exact amplitude of all waveforms