Chapter 9 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Question 1

Cerebral angiography

Answer 1

Imaging to see blood vessels in brain to find clogs, hemorrhaging, etc.

Question 2

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Answer 2

Imaging to see electrical impulses through brain

Question 3

Lumbar puncture (LP) AKA Spinal tap

Answer 3

Extraction of CSF from spinal cavity. Preformed by nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist. Catheter is put into spine and needle is inserted to extract CSF.

Question 4

Deep tendon reflexes (DTR)

Answer 4

Regular reflexes of knees, abn reflex indicates nerve problem.