RPSGT Study Guide and Practice Test Questions and Answers

RPSGT Study Guide and Practice Test Questions and Answers The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ANSWER- Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ANSWER- Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - ANSWER- The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ANSWER- Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting? - ANSWER- To eliminate desaturations and arousals. According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to increasing pressure? - ANSWER- 1 What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies? - ANSWER- 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. If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be used? - ANSWER- IPAP: 14 EPAP: 10 Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants. - ANSWER- Alcohol: impairs arousal response which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits upper airway activity