PSG 221A Week #5 Questions and answers

PSG 221A Week #5 Questions and answers Actigraphy is the: a. Measurement and quantification of REM movements b. Recording and analysis of the nondominant wrist movements c. Recording of leg movements d. Home sleep testing b True or false Actigraphy is indicated to assist with the evaluation and treatment of all circadian rhythm sleep disorders. false Actigraphy can collect data: a. For extended periods of time b. In the patient's natural environment c. For short periods of time d. All answers are correct d What does an actigraph use to measure activity levels? a. Inductance plethysmography b. Pressure cannula c. Piezoelectric accelerometer d. Gold cup electrode c Which of the following patients would benefit more from an in lab study than a home sleep apnea test? Select one: a. Patient with a high probability of OSA and no comorbidities b. Patient with congestive heart failure c. Patient with diagnosis of OSA but is immobile d. Patient who has been on CPAP and recently underwent an upper airway surgery b Portable sleep apnea monitoring includes which of the following test? Mark all that apply. Select one or more: a. Level 2: Unattended PSG b. Level 1: Attended PSG c. Level 4: Continuous single or dual bioparameter recording d. Level 3: Cardiorespiratory monitoring A, D Which of the following is NOT a method of home sleep apnea test set up? Select one: a. Patient set up with device at sleep center b. Patient set up with device by pharmacist c. Patient set up with device that is mailed to them d. Patient set up with device by a technologist who travels to their house b Actigraphy with a light sensor can monitor whether: a. The patient is getting the proper spectrum of light b. The patient is obtaining a sufficient amount of light in the morning AND the patient is restricting light late in the day c. The patient is restricting light late in the day d. The patient is obtaining a sufficient amount of light in the morning b Actigraphy is best able to provide an accurate estimate of sleep-wake patterns in which of the following populations? a. Toddlers and young children b. Adults with normal sleep c. Hospitalized patients d. Adults with insomnia b Which of the following are RECOMMENDED for monitoring respiratory effort when using a home sleep apnea test? Mark all that apply. Select one: a. Single or dual thoracoabdominal piezo belts b. Single or dual pneumatic belts c. Single thoracoabdominal RIP belts d. Dual thoracoabdominal RIP belts d Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a home sleep apnea test as opposed to an in lab study? Select one: a. May decrease wait times for diagnosis and treatment b. Home testing equipment is more comfortable c. Home sleep apnea testing is less expensive than a home study d. Results are more accurate d True or false There is a much higher rate of failed studies when patients set up the home sleep apnea test themselves at home as opposed when a sleep technologist applies the device in a sleep center. true Which of the following are general parameters to be reported when performing a home sleep apnea test? Mark all that apply. Select one or more: a. Heart rate b. Leg movements c. Chin EMG tone d. Body position A, D Which of the following is useful in the evaluation of a suspected insomnia due to a circadian rhythm sleep disorder? a. Home sleep testing b. Sleep diary and actigraphy c. Dim light melatonin onset level d. Polysomnography b True or false Actigraph can substitute for polysomnography in diagnosing patients with periodic limb movement disorder. false True or false Two airflow sensors are required to record airflow on a home sleep apnea test. false True or false Actigraphy worn for 7 to 10 days prior to an MSLT ensures the patient is obtaining sufficient sleep. true