NEW RPSGT EXAM- 2025 STUDY GUIDE
990+ (Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
Question 1
The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to...
Correct!
Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing
Question 2
Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when....
Correct!
Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated.
Question 3
What is aerophagia?
Correct!
The swallowing of air
Question 4
What is maxillomandibular advancement?
Correct!
Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the
posterior airway.
, Question 5
What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting?
Correct!
To eliminate desaturations and arousals.
Question 6
According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to increasing pressure?
Correct!
1
Question 7
What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies?
Correct!
1lmp during PAP titration when SPO2 is less than or equal to 88% for 5 or more minutes and in the absence of
obstructive events.
Question 8
If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be
Correct!
used?
IPAP: 14
EPAP: 10
Question 9
Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants.
Correct!
Alcohol: impairs arousal response which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits
upper airway activity
, Question 10
What syndrome would a pt with COPD and OSA have?
Correct!
Overlap syndrome
Question 11
What are hypoxemia and hypercapnia?
Correct!
Hypoxemia: very low 02 in the blood
Hypercapnia: very high CO2 in the blood.
Question 12
What would a patient with both hypoxemia and hypercapnia most likely be diagnosed with?
Correct!
Hypoventilation
Question 13
What is an MWT's MOST important use?
Correct!
Measure patients ability to resist the urge to fall asleep
Question 14
Tricyclic antidepressants, large amounts of caffeine and large amounts of chocolate have been known to trigger
Correct!
what?
REM sleep behavior disorder
, Question 15
Recommended impedance for eeg and eog
Correct!
5k ohms
Question 16
The amount of space needed to archive digitized data is MOST impacted by?
Correct!
Sampling rate
Question 17
Cortical activity is best described as
Correct!
Spontaneous arousal
Question 18
Calculate the AHI based on the following data
Correct!
25 obstructive apneas
5 central apneas
23 mixed apneas
15 hypopneas
48 RERAS
65 arousals
360 min of sleep
11
Question 19
According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, the minimum duration of a significant leg movement is
Correct!
.5
990+ (Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
Question 1
The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to...
Correct!
Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing
Question 2
Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when....
Correct!
Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated.
Question 3
What is aerophagia?
Correct!
The swallowing of air
Question 4
What is maxillomandibular advancement?
Correct!
Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the
posterior airway.
, Question 5
What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting?
Correct!
To eliminate desaturations and arousals.
Question 6
According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to increasing pressure?
Correct!
1
Question 7
What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies?
Correct!
1lmp during PAP titration when SPO2 is less than or equal to 88% for 5 or more minutes and in the absence of
obstructive events.
Question 8
If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be
Correct!
used?
IPAP: 14
EPAP: 10
Question 9
Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants.
Correct!
Alcohol: impairs arousal response which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits
upper airway activity
, Question 10
What syndrome would a pt with COPD and OSA have?
Correct!
Overlap syndrome
Question 11
What are hypoxemia and hypercapnia?
Correct!
Hypoxemia: very low 02 in the blood
Hypercapnia: very high CO2 in the blood.
Question 12
What would a patient with both hypoxemia and hypercapnia most likely be diagnosed with?
Correct!
Hypoventilation
Question 13
What is an MWT's MOST important use?
Correct!
Measure patients ability to resist the urge to fall asleep
Question 14
Tricyclic antidepressants, large amounts of caffeine and large amounts of chocolate have been known to trigger
Correct!
what?
REM sleep behavior disorder
, Question 15
Recommended impedance for eeg and eog
Correct!
5k ohms
Question 16
The amount of space needed to archive digitized data is MOST impacted by?
Correct!
Sampling rate
Question 17
Cortical activity is best described as
Correct!
Spontaneous arousal
Question 18
Calculate the AHI based on the following data
Correct!
25 obstructive apneas
5 central apneas
23 mixed apneas
15 hypopneas
48 RERAS
65 arousals
360 min of sleep
11
Question 19
According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, the minimum duration of a significant leg movement is
Correct!
.5
