| Instructions For Administering EEG INFO QIK Test : CPT |
- Set up QIK test box before test:
- Attach QIK test box to computer and open QIK Control Software. Press either button on unit to activate. Select Prepare Test, choose Test and CPT Visual.QIK. Enter and repeat patient ID number. Uncheck box allowing test stop by holding down both buttons (if necessary). Leave QIK test box attached to computer for test instructions.
- Practice test:
- A two-minute practice test is administered before the full CPT to assure that the subject understands the test and how it is scored. The complete practice test should be used before testing a subject for the first time.
- Sample instructions to subject:
- This is a test of attention. Two different patterns will flash on the QIKdevice. Either all the lights will flash on like this (click on show non-target), or just a circle of lights with a hole in the center like this (click on show target). When the circle of lights flashes on like this (show target), I want you to press either one of these buttons as fast as you can. Press only one button and press it down just once for each target. When all the lights flash on like this (show non-target), then you don’t press either button.
- Press Prepare Test Box for test. Wait for test to upload, then press Do the Practice Test. Now disconnect QIK test box from computer and give to test subject.
- Now hold the QIK test in your hands with your thumbs resting lightly on the buttons. The lights are going to flash and your job is to press either button as fast as you can each time you see the circle with the hole in the center. But remember you don’t press the button when all the lights flash on. You want to be as fast as you can, but also as careful as you can.
- First you are going to do a practice test for a couple minutes to warm up. Press either button to start the test. Then press both buttons and hold down for one second. Three center lights will count down to the start of the test. Remember; be as fast and accurate as you can.
- During the practice test:
- Observe the subject to be sure instructions are understood and followed. Give further instructions as needed during practice test. Repeat practice test if necessary until subject understands test.
- Score practice test:
- Reconnect QIK test box to computer to score practice test. Press either button to activate unit. Press Get Test Results, and then Show Statistics. The average response time, variability of response time, number of commission errors and number of omission errors will be displayed. Discuss practice test results so the subject understands that speed, accuracy and consistency are all being measured, and will be compared to norms after the full test.
- Continue with full test:
- Disconnect QIK test box and hand to subject.
- Now you are going to do the full test for about 20 minutes. Just like the practice test, you should press either button once when you see the circle of lights, but not press when you see all the lights flash on. Just do the best you can. Do you have any questions?
- Now hold down both buttons for one second to make the test start.
- During the test:
- Stay in the room with the subject and observe test behavior. Avoid talking during the test, but prompt as necessary to keep the subject awake and engaged in order to complete the test.
- Score full test:
- Reconnect QIK test box to computer to score test. Press either button to activate unit. Press Get Test Results. Results are available to be uploaded to EEG Expert for analysis.
- Please note:
- QIKtest box will not respond if more than one QIK Control Software window is open on computer. Close all but one window and continue.
- Always press one button on QIK test box to activate before communication with QIK Control Software.
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