CCSH Study Guide Questions with Verified
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Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
An evidenced based screening tool used in PCP care setting.
ASV
(Adaptive support ventilation) most effective therapy for Cheyne-stokes respiration.
outcome measures
Measurement of impact of a service or intervention on health status.
A sleep navigator may want to be involved in what post-operative event?
Unplanned re-intubation post operatively
Which patient would you screen for OSA based on their history?
A) 75-year old male with BMI 27, chest pain, history of resistant hypertension.
B) 65-year old female, BMI 26, no witnessed apnea.
C) 38-year old male surgical patient with stop-bang of 0.
D) 15 year old female with recent tonsillectomy.
A) 75 year old male, BMI 27, chest pain, and history of hypertension.
Scenario 1: Hispanic female is at new patient consult. Risk factors include age, BMI>30,
diabetes. OSA is suspected. English is not first language and she is having difficulty in
completing intake forms. What should sleep professional do?
Offer to assist in completing the forms.
, At end of visit patient is scheduling for an HST but seems distracted and is fidgeting
with her crucifix, but keeps noting her head but does not seem to understand the
procedure. What is your first step?
Ask permission to give her more information.
Lower health literacy is found with what demographic?
Lower socioeconomic economic status.
Sencario 2: 20 year old white male student who lives and works on campus seems
disheveled, hair uncombed, sleepy and is stressed about school and money. This is
causing him to not be able to get a good night sleep. Pt is articulate and engaging. What
is the first thing the sleep professional would do?
Perform and initial assessment of patient.
In addition to a delayed circadian rhythm, the sleep professional knows that sleep
hygiene is often a problem with students. The sleep specialist does not suspect pt has
sleep disorder given pt history. What instructions should be give to improve sleep?
Limit light exposure in the evenings and turn off electronic devices 30 mins before bedtime.
Senario 3: 25 year old goes to bed early but complains of tossing and turning until 2 or 3
am. Ex gf states he used to snore and has trouble getting up for morning classes with
grogginess first few hrs of the day. Uses 32-64 OZ of Chaffee before noon. Pt has no
sleep issues on weekends. What would be the most helpful to evaluate prior to testing?
Sleep and temperature logs.
What evaluation is most helpful to address a pt pap therapy with on going concerns of
dry mouth and daytime sleepiness?
Correct Answers
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
An evidenced based screening tool used in PCP care setting.
ASV
(Adaptive support ventilation) most effective therapy for Cheyne-stokes respiration.
outcome measures
Measurement of impact of a service or intervention on health status.
A sleep navigator may want to be involved in what post-operative event?
Unplanned re-intubation post operatively
Which patient would you screen for OSA based on their history?
A) 75-year old male with BMI 27, chest pain, history of resistant hypertension.
B) 65-year old female, BMI 26, no witnessed apnea.
C) 38-year old male surgical patient with stop-bang of 0.
D) 15 year old female with recent tonsillectomy.
A) 75 year old male, BMI 27, chest pain, and history of hypertension.
Scenario 1: Hispanic female is at new patient consult. Risk factors include age, BMI>30,
diabetes. OSA is suspected. English is not first language and she is having difficulty in
completing intake forms. What should sleep professional do?
Offer to assist in completing the forms.
, At end of visit patient is scheduling for an HST but seems distracted and is fidgeting
with her crucifix, but keeps noting her head but does not seem to understand the
procedure. What is your first step?
Ask permission to give her more information.
Lower health literacy is found with what demographic?
Lower socioeconomic economic status.
Sencario 2: 20 year old white male student who lives and works on campus seems
disheveled, hair uncombed, sleepy and is stressed about school and money. This is
causing him to not be able to get a good night sleep. Pt is articulate and engaging. What
is the first thing the sleep professional would do?
Perform and initial assessment of patient.
In addition to a delayed circadian rhythm, the sleep professional knows that sleep
hygiene is often a problem with students. The sleep specialist does not suspect pt has
sleep disorder given pt history. What instructions should be give to improve sleep?
Limit light exposure in the evenings and turn off electronic devices 30 mins before bedtime.
Senario 3: 25 year old goes to bed early but complains of tossing and turning until 2 or 3
am. Ex gf states he used to snore and has trouble getting up for morning classes with
grogginess first few hrs of the day. Uses 32-64 OZ of Chaffee before noon. Pt has no
sleep issues on weekends. What would be the most helpful to evaluate prior to testing?
Sleep and temperature logs.
What evaluation is most helpful to address a pt pap therapy with on going concerns of
dry mouth and daytime sleepiness?
