When Reporting the Results of an EMG Exam the Practitioner

question 20

Multiple Choice

When reporting the results of an EMG exam the practitioner should refrain from which of the following statements?

• A) There is a conduction block of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
• B) The patient has segmental demyelination of the posterior tibial nerve.
• C) The patient's symptoms are caused by a herniated disc at L4-5.
• D) Results of the EMG are consistent with neuromuscular junction disease.

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Definitions:

Bond Carrying Amount

The net value of a bond on a balance sheet, which may differ from its face value due to amortization or market changes.

Premium Amortization

The process of gradually reducing the premium paid on bonds purchased above their face value over the life of the bonds.

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a technique for calculating depreciation of an asset by evenly spreading its cost over its expected useful life.

Semiannual Interest

Semiannual interest refers to the interest payment made two times a year on a loan or bond.