Exam Preview for 39662: Fundamentals of Videonystagmography: Lesson

Fundamentals of Videonystagmography: Lesson 3: Positional Testing

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1. Which VNG test is primarily used to assess the ability of the eyes to follow a moving target smoothly? Horizontal saccade testing Smooth pursuit testing Optokinetic testing Vestibulo-ocular reflex testing
2. What does the optokinetic test evaluate in a patient undergoing VNG? Balance while walking Sensitivity to light Gaze stabilization during head rotation Ability to focus on stationary objects
3. The Dix-Hallpike test is used to diagnose BPPV originating from which semicircular canal? Lateral Posterior Superior Anterior
4. Which repositioning maneuver is specifically designed for posterior canal BPPV? Semont maneuver Epley maneuver Gufoni maneuver Lempert maneuver
5. What is the primary goal of post-treatment care after performing a repositioning maneuver for BPPV? Immediate return to normal physical activities Ensuring complete bed rest for several days Preventing recurrence of vertigo symptoms Continuous use of vestibular suppressant medications