A Neurologist Believes That Hillary May Have Epilepsy

question 153

Multiple Choice

A neurologist believes that Hillary may have epilepsy.To confirm this diagnosis the neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Hillary's brain.The best way for the neurologist to obtain this information would be to use

• A) a positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
• B) electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB).
• C) an electroencephalograph (EEG).
• D) a computerized tomography (CT) scan.

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Definitions:

Proximity Sensor

A sensor that detects the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact, often used in industrial applications to detect the position of parts and materials.

Circuit

A closed path through which electric current flows, or may flow, including all active and passive components it comprises.

Bar Code Scanners

Devices used to read the information contained in a bar code, translating the bar code's data pattern into a readable format for computers.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes.