RPSGT Practice Test #1
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while reviewing the scoring report, the tech noticed that the lowest SpO2 is
listed as 0% what should the tech do next?
a.review the study, and lable bad data where the pluse oximeter falied.
b.do nothing as the report is accurate.
c. reschedule the pt for a repeat study becasue of corrupted data.
d.check the pulse ox before attempting to generate the report again. - A.
Review the Study and appropiately lable any bad data where the pulse
oximeter failed. when generating a report the data acquired will be
plugged directly into the formula used to create the report summary. all
data that are a result of faulty equipment or patients removing items
should be appropriately labeled so taht the data do not throw off the
accuracy of the scoring report.
During a multiple sleep latency test (mslt) how is sleep onset defined?
a.three or more epochs of stage N1 or a single epoch of the othere sleep
stages
b.when spindles are seen
c. the first 30 second epoch in which alpha begins to supside.
d.the first 30 second epoch in which there is more than 15 sec. of
cumulative sleep. - D. in a
MSLT, sleep onset is the first 30 second epoch in which there is more than
15 sec. of cumulative sleep. for the purposes of determining how long the
MSLt nap will last and sleep latency, sleep onset is defined as the first spoch
that has more than 50% of any stage of sleep in in. Arousals and
interruptions do on negate the possiblitity of sleep onset as long as the 15
sec. of total sleep is reached within taht 30 second epoch.
where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on
the head? a. on the earlobes
b.on either side of the Cz elecrodes placement
c. in the preauricular area behind the ear
d.both A and C - D. both A and C. The most common placement is the
preauricular location behind the ears. for patients with and abundance of
fat tissue or and exceptional EEG arifact, M1 and M2 can be attached to
the earlobes instead. The itegrity of the entire EEG for the study relies on
the proper placement of these reference electrodes.
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, True statements about the process of biocalibrations include of the the
flollowing EXCEPT a. the pt should be supine and still throughtout
biocalibrations
b.the tech's notes should reflect the movements, made by the pt.
c. biocalibrations are done at the begining of the study only.
d.nasal and oreal breathing are done on the NPSGs only, - C. biocalibrations
are done at the begining and the end of every study. pts should be asked
to lie supine and still during the process. Each moements sohould e
labeled xoeewxely in rhw study to reflect the movement the pt was asked
to perform. Nasal and oral breathing are only done on the NPSG as a
means to confermthat the thermistor and pressure transducer
airflow cannula are
functioning
correctly.
Pts whol suffer form frequent sinus infections should be advied NOT to
wear which of the following masks? a. Nasal masks
b.nasal-pillows
c. full face
d.all of the above. - B. nasal-pillow masks deliver the whole of PAP pressure
into the nasal passages and directly into the sinuses at the back ot the
nose. For pts who have sasily irritated sinuses and nasal passages, the
nasal-pillow design causes them alot of discomfort. Pts should be screened
for sinus issues before determining the appropriate mask selection.
what is the recommended minimum/maximum differential for IPAP and
EPAP settings during a BiPAP titration? a. 4-6 cm apart
b.6-10 cm apart
c. 4-10 cm apart
d.2-8 cm apart - C. Dustin a BiPAP titration, the AASM recommends that the
IPAP and EPAP remain at least 4 cm apart; this is an industry standard.
For special circumstances and complicated Pts, the AASM recommends
the spread between the IPAP and EPAP to go no higher than 10 cm apart.
It is important to understand that any differential above 6 cm apart will
more closely resemble a manual centilation of the pts breathing as
opposed to 46 cm apart, which is standard BiPAP. Greater taht 6 cm apart
is a less common differential typically used to assist pts in breathing
excess carbon dioxide or special treatment of complex sleep apnea. These
complex titrations should not be done without guidance and proper
training.
the physician's orgers indicate taht the pt is in the lab for a CPAP titration
study; all of the following solutions woud be acceptable to resolve this
situation EXCEPT a. call a member of the lab management team.
b.run the study according to the physicians orders without verification.
c. attempt to contact the ordering phusician, and verify the medical intent.
d.look through the pts chart for evidence of a previous study. - B. a study
should never begin without order verifacation when the discrepancies are
suspected. It is important to avoid telling pts that they are confused or
mistaken about their own medical history, even if it is true. The corect
course of action is to call management about the discrepancy, and follow
RPSGT Practice Test #1 Questions And Answers Latest Update
Questions And
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Update
while reviewing the scoring report, the tech noticed that the lowest SpO2 is
listed as 0% what should the tech do next?
a.review the study, and lable bad data where the pluse oximeter falied.
b.do nothing as the report is accurate.
c. reschedule the pt for a repeat study becasue of corrupted data.
d.check the pulse ox before attempting to generate the report again. - A.
Review the Study and appropiately lable any bad data where the pulse
oximeter failed. when generating a report the data acquired will be
plugged directly into the formula used to create the report summary. all
data that are a result of faulty equipment or patients removing items
should be appropriately labeled so taht the data do not throw off the
accuracy of the scoring report.
During a multiple sleep latency test (mslt) how is sleep onset defined?
a.three or more epochs of stage N1 or a single epoch of the othere sleep
stages
b.when spindles are seen
c. the first 30 second epoch in which alpha begins to supside.
d.the first 30 second epoch in which there is more than 15 sec. of
cumulative sleep. - D. in a
MSLT, sleep onset is the first 30 second epoch in which there is more than
15 sec. of cumulative sleep. for the purposes of determining how long the
MSLt nap will last and sleep latency, sleep onset is defined as the first spoch
that has more than 50% of any stage of sleep in in. Arousals and
interruptions do on negate the possiblitity of sleep onset as long as the 15
sec. of total sleep is reached within taht 30 second epoch.
where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on
the head? a. on the earlobes
b.on either side of the Cz elecrodes placement
c. in the preauricular area behind the ear
d.both A and C - D. both A and C. The most common placement is the
preauricular location behind the ears. for patients with and abundance of
fat tissue or and exceptional EEG arifact, M1 and M2 can be attached to
the earlobes instead. The itegrity of the entire EEG for the study relies on
the proper placement of these reference electrodes.
RPSGT Practice Test #1 Questions And Answers Latest Update
, True statements about the process of biocalibrations include of the the
flollowing EXCEPT a. the pt should be supine and still throughtout
biocalibrations
b.the tech's notes should reflect the movements, made by the pt.
c. biocalibrations are done at the begining of the study only.
d.nasal and oreal breathing are done on the NPSGs only, - C. biocalibrations
are done at the begining and the end of every study. pts should be asked
to lie supine and still during the process. Each moements sohould e
labeled xoeewxely in rhw study to reflect the movement the pt was asked
to perform. Nasal and oral breathing are only done on the NPSG as a
means to confermthat the thermistor and pressure transducer
airflow cannula are
functioning
correctly.
Pts whol suffer form frequent sinus infections should be advied NOT to
wear which of the following masks? a. Nasal masks
b.nasal-pillows
c. full face
d.all of the above. - B. nasal-pillow masks deliver the whole of PAP pressure
into the nasal passages and directly into the sinuses at the back ot the
nose. For pts who have sasily irritated sinuses and nasal passages, the
nasal-pillow design causes them alot of discomfort. Pts should be screened
for sinus issues before determining the appropriate mask selection.
what is the recommended minimum/maximum differential for IPAP and
EPAP settings during a BiPAP titration? a. 4-6 cm apart
b.6-10 cm apart
c. 4-10 cm apart
d.2-8 cm apart - C. Dustin a BiPAP titration, the AASM recommends that the
IPAP and EPAP remain at least 4 cm apart; this is an industry standard.
For special circumstances and complicated Pts, the AASM recommends
the spread between the IPAP and EPAP to go no higher than 10 cm apart.
It is important to understand that any differential above 6 cm apart will
more closely resemble a manual centilation of the pts breathing as
opposed to 46 cm apart, which is standard BiPAP. Greater taht 6 cm apart
is a less common differential typically used to assist pts in breathing
excess carbon dioxide or special treatment of complex sleep apnea. These
complex titrations should not be done without guidance and proper
training.
the physician's orgers indicate taht the pt is in the lab for a CPAP titration
study; all of the following solutions woud be acceptable to resolve this
situation EXCEPT a. call a member of the lab management team.
b.run the study according to the physicians orders without verification.
c. attempt to contact the ordering phusician, and verify the medical intent.
d.look through the pts chart for evidence of a previous study. - B. a study
should never begin without order verifacation when the discrepancies are
suspected. It is important to avoid telling pts that they are confused or
mistaken about their own medical history, even if it is true. The corect
course of action is to call management about the discrepancy, and follow
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