RPSGT test prep questions with
complete solutions15
Procedure Order - ANSWERS-Which of the following documents is generated by the attending
physician and explicit about the type of testing that needs to be performed?
Must result in complaint of insomnia or hypersomnia - ANSWERS-What is NOT a requirement
for the diagnosis of PLMD?
At least 14 days - ANSWERS-When diagnosing circadian rhythm sleep wake disorders, what is
the preferred number of days for the use of actigraphy to adequately demonstrate a possible
misalignment of the desired and required clock time?
8 CM H2O - ANSWERS-A desensitization can be considered a success if a pt can tolerate what
pressure for at least 15 minutes?
24 - ANSWERS-A standard pre-sleep questionnaire usually reviews the pt's previous __ hrs to
help determine if their sleep wake routine was normal.
Sleep related movement disorders - ANSWERS-Which classifications of sleep disorders is best
characterized as having relatively simple, usually stereotyped movements that disturb sleep or
its onset?
Worries about social acceptance - ANSWERS-What could be a reason for a pt's non-compliance
for PAP treatment?
Greater than 15 per hr - ANSWERS-What is the minimum PLMS index per hr needed to meet the
diagnostic criteria for a diagnosis for PLMD in adults?
, Daytime office visit - ANSWERS-When and how is PAP desensitization usually performed for
those that have issues acclimating to PAP?
The Stanford sleepiness scale - ANSWERS-Which assessment method for excessive daytime
sleepiness is used at different times throughout the day using a scale list of 7 descriptors (1-7)
that rate increasing levels of sleepiness?
Sedative/hypnotic intoxication - ANSWERS-The initial effects of increased sleepiness, decreased
wakefulness, as well as a decreased amount of stage R sleep, an increase of sleep spindle
activity would suggest which substance induced sleep disorders?
Both hypoventilation and hypercapnia - ANSWERS-During the initial assessment of the pt's hx &
p, a prior diagnosis of asthma and restrictive lung disease was noted. The sleep tech should
expect there to be presence of what during the sleep study?
Presence of cataplexy - ANSWERS-What is the essential difference between a diagnosis of
narcolepsy type 1 and narcolepsy type 2?
Rem sleep behavior disorder - ANSWERS-There are 10 core categories of parasomnias listed in
the ICSD-3. Only one of the 10 categories requires video polysomnographic documentation as
one of the essential diagnostic criteria. What is that one category?
At least 3 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum duration criterion for a single episode of
chronic insomnia due to sleep disturbances and associated daytime symptoms?
Reading in bed - ANSWERS-If a pt complains of mild insomnia symptoms, which of the following
behaviors are likely to contribute to them?
complete solutions15
Procedure Order - ANSWERS-Which of the following documents is generated by the attending
physician and explicit about the type of testing that needs to be performed?
Must result in complaint of insomnia or hypersomnia - ANSWERS-What is NOT a requirement
for the diagnosis of PLMD?
At least 14 days - ANSWERS-When diagnosing circadian rhythm sleep wake disorders, what is
the preferred number of days for the use of actigraphy to adequately demonstrate a possible
misalignment of the desired and required clock time?
8 CM H2O - ANSWERS-A desensitization can be considered a success if a pt can tolerate what
pressure for at least 15 minutes?
24 - ANSWERS-A standard pre-sleep questionnaire usually reviews the pt's previous __ hrs to
help determine if their sleep wake routine was normal.
Sleep related movement disorders - ANSWERS-Which classifications of sleep disorders is best
characterized as having relatively simple, usually stereotyped movements that disturb sleep or
its onset?
Worries about social acceptance - ANSWERS-What could be a reason for a pt's non-compliance
for PAP treatment?
Greater than 15 per hr - ANSWERS-What is the minimum PLMS index per hr needed to meet the
diagnostic criteria for a diagnosis for PLMD in adults?
, Daytime office visit - ANSWERS-When and how is PAP desensitization usually performed for
those that have issues acclimating to PAP?
The Stanford sleepiness scale - ANSWERS-Which assessment method for excessive daytime
sleepiness is used at different times throughout the day using a scale list of 7 descriptors (1-7)
that rate increasing levels of sleepiness?
Sedative/hypnotic intoxication - ANSWERS-The initial effects of increased sleepiness, decreased
wakefulness, as well as a decreased amount of stage R sleep, an increase of sleep spindle
activity would suggest which substance induced sleep disorders?
Both hypoventilation and hypercapnia - ANSWERS-During the initial assessment of the pt's hx &
p, a prior diagnosis of asthma and restrictive lung disease was noted. The sleep tech should
expect there to be presence of what during the sleep study?
Presence of cataplexy - ANSWERS-What is the essential difference between a diagnosis of
narcolepsy type 1 and narcolepsy type 2?
Rem sleep behavior disorder - ANSWERS-There are 10 core categories of parasomnias listed in
the ICSD-3. Only one of the 10 categories requires video polysomnographic documentation as
one of the essential diagnostic criteria. What is that one category?
At least 3 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum duration criterion for a single episode of
chronic insomnia due to sleep disturbances and associated daytime symptoms?
Reading in bed - ANSWERS-If a pt complains of mild insomnia symptoms, which of the following
behaviors are likely to contribute to them?
