Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Electroencephalogram

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the electroencephalogram (EEG) ?

• A) It is a measure of the brain's electrical activity and is used to learn about the brain's development in infancy.
• B) It uses very low levels of near-infrared light to monitor changes in blood oxygen in infants' brains.
• C) It is an imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields to generate images of the organs in the body.
• D) It is an imaging technique that uses computer-processed X-ray measurements to produce cross-sectional images of the organs in the body.

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Definitions:

Auscultates

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the condition of organs or detect abnormalities.

Apical Pulse

Heartbeat as listened to with the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope placed on the apex of the heart.

Critical Thinking Skill

The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an informed conclusion.

Clinical Decisions

The judgment and determinations made by healthcare professionals in the context of clinical care, based on a patient's health information and treatment options.