CPSGT PT.1 EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION |
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List two disadvantages to the Epworth scale ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------1. PT may not answer honestly
2. PT May no know they are sleepy.
Describe the difference between the Stanford Sleepiness scale and
Epworth ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Stanford scale also includes
how the patient feels
Describe the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------PT's sleep recorded over one month usually in a diary
Objective- can be measured ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Define
signs
Define symptoms ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Subjective- must be
described by the patient
List the two formulas for estimating heart rate on an ECG. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1) 300 / # of large blocks between R
2) 1500 / # of small squares between R
,Allergic reactions result in __________. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---Anaphylactic shock
Can cause the release of ____(a)____ and result in ____(b)_____ and
___(c)____. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a) Histamine
b) massive vasodilation
c) pooling of blood
Can result in respiratory arrest from the _______ ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------contractions of smooth muscles around respiratory
system
Name 2 agents used in a sleep lab that can cause allergic reaction. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------1) Alkaline gluderaldehyde (CIDEX)
2) Paste used for scalp electrodes
List information needed before starting a PSG ------CORRECT ANSWER---
------------1. Reason
2. Special needs of the patient
3. Current medications
4. Daily alcohol and caffeine intake
5. Normal sleep period or schedule
6. Vitals
7. Physician order
Physician order for PSG should include ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---a. Signature
b. Type of study to be administered.
, What does it mean if a procedure is not charted or documented ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------It did not happen
What specific items are patients asked to comment on in a post study
questionaire? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Condition of room
2. overall approval/disapproval of the study
3. PAP tolerance/intolerance
4. comments about the clinic employees
List the emotional effects of PTSD ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1.
panic attacks
2. depression
3. mental illness
4. nightmares
Describe why communication with PTSD patients is viral ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1. determines best way to wake patient
2. without it, injury could occur to the tech
How should the tech prepare if a patient does not speak English ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Request an interpreter or ask a family
member who speaks English to interpret
List five considerations a tech should be aware of when working with the
elderly ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. PT could become
confused/disoriented
2. Respect of PT modesty
3. Aging causes changes in structures that affect breathing
CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION |
JUST RELEASED
List two disadvantages to the Epworth scale ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------1. PT may not answer honestly
2. PT May no know they are sleepy.
Describe the difference between the Stanford Sleepiness scale and
Epworth ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Stanford scale also includes
how the patient feels
Describe the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------PT's sleep recorded over one month usually in a diary
Objective- can be measured ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Define
signs
Define symptoms ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Subjective- must be
described by the patient
List the two formulas for estimating heart rate on an ECG. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1) 300 / # of large blocks between R
2) 1500 / # of small squares between R
,Allergic reactions result in __________. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---Anaphylactic shock
Can cause the release of ____(a)____ and result in ____(b)_____ and
___(c)____. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a) Histamine
b) massive vasodilation
c) pooling of blood
Can result in respiratory arrest from the _______ ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------contractions of smooth muscles around respiratory
system
Name 2 agents used in a sleep lab that can cause allergic reaction. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------1) Alkaline gluderaldehyde (CIDEX)
2) Paste used for scalp electrodes
List information needed before starting a PSG ------CORRECT ANSWER---
------------1. Reason
2. Special needs of the patient
3. Current medications
4. Daily alcohol and caffeine intake
5. Normal sleep period or schedule
6. Vitals
7. Physician order
Physician order for PSG should include ------CORRECT ANSWER------------
---a. Signature
b. Type of study to be administered.
, What does it mean if a procedure is not charted or documented ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------It did not happen
What specific items are patients asked to comment on in a post study
questionaire? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Condition of room
2. overall approval/disapproval of the study
3. PAP tolerance/intolerance
4. comments about the clinic employees
List the emotional effects of PTSD ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1.
panic attacks
2. depression
3. mental illness
4. nightmares
Describe why communication with PTSD patients is viral ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------1. determines best way to wake patient
2. without it, injury could occur to the tech
How should the tech prepare if a patient does not speak English ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Request an interpreter or ask a family
member who speaks English to interpret
List five considerations a tech should be aware of when working with the
elderly ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. PT could become
confused/disoriented
2. Respect of PT modesty
3. Aging causes changes in structures that affect breathing
