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_____ _______ are a common complaint with PAP, especially with Nasal Pillows. - Answer-Nose Bleeds ________ __________ almost always relates to air leaks and air blowing across the eyes.-can cause conjunctivitis too - Answer-Eye Irritation ________ ____________ can help to identify Seizure Activity, which usually involves some degree of arousal. - Answer-Video Monitoring ________ should be reported as a total number, index number, numbers occurring in REM sleep and in non-REM sleep for all different types and associations. - Answer-Arousals _________ is needed for oxygen flow rates of 4 L/min or more. - Answer-Humidification _________ Patients with SAD who take mood stabilizers shuld be monitored carefully befpre light therapy because it may trigger manic episodes. - Answer-Bipolar _________ recordings may be stored in patient charts - Answer-Paper ___________ _________ is a common cause of inaccurate SpO2 readings. - Answer-Incorrect Position ____________ may relieve symptoms of an Acute Asthma Attack, as patients may become hypoxic. - Answer-Bronchodilators _____________ _________ occurs when there is an imbalance between the heart's demand for oxygen and the supply. - Answer-Myocardial Infarction (MI) ________________ is based on the principle that fluid flows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure. - Answer-Hemodynamics_______may interfere with pulse oximetry readings. oximetry artifacts must be tagged or removed from the recording. - Answer-obesity .5 seconds - Answer-According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, the minimum duration of a significant leg movement is: "Do you feel as though you have no energy?" "Do you feel weary or weak?"---are questions a tech should ask to determine if they are experiencing EDS or Fatigue? - Answer-Fatigue "Do you feel the need to sleep during the daytime?" "Do you feel drowsy?"---are questions a tech should ask to determine if they are experiencing EDS or Fatigue? - Answer-EDS 11 - Answer-Calculate the AHI based on the following data: 25 obstructive apneas 5 central apneas 23 mixed apneas 15 hypopneas 48 RERAs 65 arousals 360 min of sleep 3 Grounds found in electrical equipment - Answer-*Earth (building and power outlets) *Chassis Ground (metal) *Common Connection Ground 3 potential sources of stray electrical current - Answer-*short circuit *leakage current*ground loop 4 cm H2O - Answer-What is the RECOMMENDED starting pressure for pediatric and adult CPAP titration? 5 minutes - Answer-According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, CPAP should be increased at an interval no less than: 500 Hz - Answer-According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, the sampling rate to provide the optimal resolution for recording EEG in a patient with suspected nocturnal seizures is: 5000 ohms - Answer-According to RECOMMENDED guidelines, the maximum electrode impedance for EEG and EOG recording is: 60 Hz notch - Answer-Used to remove Signals in 50-60hz range without affecting other frequencies 60 Hz notch (band reject) - Answer-rarely used filter because it can interfere with recordings-used mainly on anterior tibialis EMG's A __ ________ may be placed in the esophagus to diagnose gastric acid reflux in infants and children. - infants will have thin wire with sensor at end passed nasally, while older children or adults may be able to swallow sensor with fluids. - Answer-pH Sensor A breathing pattern characterized by at least three cycles of crescendo breathing with duration of at least 10 minutes is - Answer-Cheyne Stokes respiration A COMPLAINT OF MORNING HEADACHES ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE SLEEP APNEA IS A RESULT OF WHAT? - Answer-Severe oxygen desaturation and hypercapnia (Elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the blood). A FUNCTION THAT EXPRESSES THE FREQUENCY OF EYE MOVEMENTS PER UNIT TIME DURING SLEEP STAGE REM? - Answer-REM Density.A good pressure should have an RDI of? - Answer-<10 A mean sleep latency of <5 mins during MSLT indicated what? - Answer-Pathological Sleepiness A MEAN SLEEP LATENCY OF INDICATES WHAT? - Answer-Pathological sleepiness.