Sleep Technician's Flashcards-RPSGT questions and answers 2023

Requirements for scoring Cheyne-Stokes Breathing - Must be at least 3 consecutive cycles of waning-waxing pattern in airflow with a duration of at least 10 seconds each, and at least 5 central apneas or hypopneas per hour of sleep. Primary Central Apnea - This is characterized by cessations of airflow and concurrent cessations of respiratory effort. Diagnostic features include an average of 5 of these events per hour. Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood - aka 'Limit-Setting Disorder," characterized by a parent promoting poor sleep hygiene techniques in child, such as putting toys in crib or frequently altering feed times. Paradoxical Insomnia - aka "Sleep State Misperception," consists of complaint of insomnia without any evidence. Use of a sleep diary or log may be appropriate. Idiopathic Insomnia - aka "Lifelong Insomnia." this is identified as at infancy and persists throughout life. Appears to be no external cause for this, and no other sleep disorder exists as a contributing factor. Adjustment Insomnia - aka "acute insomnia," this is a short-term insomnia that is associated with a specific stressor. Very common, typically corrects itself when stressor becomes absent. Psychophysiological Insomnia - Common type of insomnia that lasts at least one month. NOT caused by a stressor, but rather a learned response to not fall asleep when planned. Falling asleep at normal bedtimes is difficult. Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis - This includes episodes of the inability to move during sleep (hypnogogic) or awakening (hypnopompic.) REM Behavior Disorder - Consists of physical activities during REM sleep. Normal muscle atonia does not occur in these patients and the patient is likely to remember the dream associated with the events. Catathrenia - aka "sleep-related groaning," this consists of groaning during exhalation, mainly during REM sleep. Short Sleeper - When a person sleeps <5 hours and is able to maintain normal functionality and wakefulness. This type of individual does not require the normal amount of sleep