Section 1: Patient Hookup and Measurements

Question 1

How far above the inferior edge of the mandible is the first chin EMG electrode placed?

Answer 1

1cm

Question 2

What landmark in the BACK of the head is used to begin measuring EEG’s?

Answer 2

Inion

Question 3

What landmark in the FRONT of the head is used to begin measuring EEG’s?

Answer 3

Nasion

Question 4

What system of measurements is used to locate EEG sites?

Answer 4

The International 10-20 Electrode Placement System

Question 5

Where are the two respiratory effort belts placed?

Answer 5

Around the thorax and abdomen

Question 6

The distance from Fp1 to O1 (through C3) is 24cm. What is the distance from Fp1 to F3?

Answer 6

6cm

Question 7

Where are the leg EMG electrodes placed?

Answer 7

Near the middle of the anterior tibialis muscle of each leg, approximately 2-3cm apart, aligned vertically

Question 8

The distance from the left pre-auricular point to the right pre-auricular point is 36cm. What is the distance from Cz to T3?

Answer 8

14.4cm

Question 9

Where is E2 located?

Answer 9

1cm above the right outer canthus

Question 10

The distance from the nation to the inion is 32 cm. What is the distance from Cz to Pz?

Answer 10

6.4cm

Question 11

Where is the exploring electrode placed on a 2-lead EKG for a sleep study?

Answer 11

Low on the left rib cage, vertically aligned with the left hip

Question 12

Where is the reference electrode placed on a 2-lead EKG for a sleep study?

Answer 12

High on the right chest, horizontally aligned with the right shoulder