RPSGT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
During a multiple sleep latency test, how is sleep onset defined? - Answers - The first
30-second epoch in which there is more than 15 seconds of cumulative sleep.
Where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on the head? - Answers - On the
earlobes and in the prearicular area behind the ear
What condition would require a full face mask or oral mask during a CPAP study? -
Answers - The patient has a deviated septum.
Eyes mirroring the EEG are an indication of what stage(s)? - Answers - N2 or N3
Where must the conductive paste be placed in relation to the gold cup wire? - Answers -
Inside the gold cup
Average volume-assured pressure (AVAPS) support focuses on maintaining which
aspect of the respiratory process? - Answers - Tidal volume
Following proper prep swabbing, the skin at the prep site should be in which of the
following conditions? - Answers - Abraded and clear of debris
If a patient has issues with mouth breathing while using a nasal-only mask, in which
order should the technologist work to alleviate the problem? - Answers - Increase
heated humidity settings, offer a nasal spray for congestion, apply a chin strap, attempt
to flex the comfort settings, and then switch to a full face tnask.
An example of a sleep technologist acclimating a patient to the testing room includes
which of the following? - Answers - Explaining to the patient how to communicate with
the technologist ifassistance is needed.
A list of important statistics, averages, and details observed during the entire study is
known as a - Answers - technologist's summary
When applying supplemental oxygen to a CPAP titration study, the setting at which the
oxygen should be started is - Answers - 1 L/min
The four core parameters required by the scoring guidelines of the AASM are - Answers
- sleep stages, arousals, respiratory events, and periodic limb movements
What is the sleep efficiency formula? - Answers - [TST/TRT] X 100
During a multiple sleep latency test, how is sleep onset defined? - Answers - The first
30-second epoch in which there is more than 15 seconds of cumulative sleep.
Where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on the head? - Answers - On the
earlobes and in the prearicular area behind the ear
What condition would require a full face mask or oral mask during a CPAP study? -
Answers - The patient has a deviated septum.
Eyes mirroring the EEG are an indication of what stage(s)? - Answers - N2 or N3
Where must the conductive paste be placed in relation to the gold cup wire? - Answers -
Inside the gold cup
Average volume-assured pressure (AVAPS) support focuses on maintaining which
aspect of the respiratory process? - Answers - Tidal volume
Following proper prep swabbing, the skin at the prep site should be in which of the
following conditions? - Answers - Abraded and clear of debris
If a patient has issues with mouth breathing while using a nasal-only mask, in which
order should the technologist work to alleviate the problem? - Answers - Increase
heated humidity settings, offer a nasal spray for congestion, apply a chin strap, attempt
to flex the comfort settings, and then switch to a full face tnask.
An example of a sleep technologist acclimating a patient to the testing room includes
which of the following? - Answers - Explaining to the patient how to communicate with
the technologist ifassistance is needed.
A list of important statistics, averages, and details observed during the entire study is
known as a - Answers - technologist's summary
When applying supplemental oxygen to a CPAP titration study, the setting at which the
oxygen should be started is - Answers - 1 L/min
The four core parameters required by the scoring guidelines of the AASM are - Answers
- sleep stages, arousals, respiratory events, and periodic limb movements
What is the sleep efficiency formula? - Answers - [TST/TRT] X 100
