EP Practice Test

1Multiple ChoiceSelect all that apply

Which of the following actions should be performed during patient preparation for a somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) study? (Choose two.)

A.Measure and mark the skin according to the International 10-20 system or modified combinatorial electrode placements.
B.Apply electrodes immediately after scrubbing the skin with alcohol to save time.
C.Confirm that skin-electrode impedances are below 5,000 ohms and relatively balanced between sites.
D.Use monopolar needle electrodes as the standard recording montage for routine upper extremity SSEPs.

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