NEW RPSGT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024 | Verified Answers!!

NEW RPSGT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024 | Verified Answers!! The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - -Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - -Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - -The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - -Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting? - -To eliminate desaturations and arousals. According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to increasing pressure? - -1 What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies? - -1lmp during PAP titration when SPO2 is less than or equal to 88% for 5 or more minutes and in the absence of obstructive events. If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be used? - -IPAP: 14 EPAP: 10 Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants. - -Alcohol: impairs arousal response which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits upper airway activity What syndrome would a pt with COPD and OSA have? - -Overlap syndrome What are hypoxemia and hypercapnia? - -Hypoxemia: very low 02 in the blood Hypercapnia: very high CO2 in the blood. What would a patient with both hypoxemia and hypercapnia most likely be diagnosed with? - -Hypoventilation What is an MWT's MOST important use? - -Measure patients ability to resist the urge to fall asleep Tricyclic antidepressants, large amounts of caffeine and large amounts of chocolate have been known to trigger what? - -REM sleep behavior disord