CPSGT PT.1 FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ALL 100 QUESTIONS
Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. - ANSWERwritten,
verbal or implied.
List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent - ANSWER1. PT has the right to
information
2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician
3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed.
4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary.
5. Consent may be signed by a responsible family member for minors or
incompetent adults.
Name he U.S. government act that protects patient privacy and identifiable health
information - ANSWERHIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.)
The act requires that patient's medical records remains ___________. -
ANSWERConfidential
Who is permitted to access PT medical records? - ANSWEROnly those who need to
know the information for procedures/diagnoses, including polysomnography
procedures and reports
List the 4 additional rights in the Patient's Bill of Rights that must be provided when
caring for a patient. - ANSWER1. Privacy
2. Advanced Directives (DNR, Power of Attorney, Living will)
3. Access to information
4. Autonomy- right to refuse medical treatment including a PSG
Describe the "7 C's" of Malpractice Prevention - ANSWER1. Competence-
Know/adhere to pro standard
2. Compliance- with procedures and policies.
3. Charting- Completely, consistently
4. Communication-
5. Confidentiality-
6. Courtesy- Attitude and rapport
7.Carefulness-
Explain what "Respondeat Superior" means - ANSWER"Let the master answer"
Employers are held liable for their employee
, Explain what "Res ipsa loquiter" means - ANSWER"The thing speaks for itself"
Requires the defendant to prove their innocence.
Describe he purpose of the BRPT Code of Ethics - ANSWER1. Standards for
RPSGT
2. Serve as a guide wherein RPSGT may evaluate conduct as it pertains to patients,
health care consumers, and members of health care teams.
3. Define the use of RPSGT credential
Where can you find the complete BRPT Code of Ethics? - ANSWERwww.BRPT.org
Describe the purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care. (NBRC) Judicial
and Ethics policy - ANSWERProtect public from misrepresentation of non
credentialed practitioners.
What types of claims does this committee investigate? - ANSWER1. Falsified
credentials
2. Altered examination scores
3. Forged educational documents
4. Unacceptable practice related behavior by credentialed practitioners
Where can you find a complete explanation of Judicial and Ethics policy? -
ANSWERwww.NBRC.org
Define Polysomnography (PSG) - ANSWERRecording of specific physiological
variables during sleep.
What is the term used to describe the result of a sleep study? -
ANSWERPolysomnogram
What type of patient requires a full night PSG? - ANSWERThose with sleep related
breathing disorders
When are the majority of polysomnographs performed? - ANSWEROver night
studies
List the organ functions that are monitored during a PSG. - ANSWERa. Brain: EEG
b. Eyes: EOG
c. Heart: ECG
d. Muscles: EMG
Two additional measurements are recorded during a PSG. - ANSWER1. Oxygen
saturation
2. Respiratory airflow
List the indications for a PSG - ANSWERa. Apneas
b. Hypopneas
c. RERAs
COMPLETE ALL 100 QUESTIONS
Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________. - ANSWERwritten,
verbal or implied.
List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent - ANSWER1. PT has the right to
information
2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician
3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed.
4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary.
5. Consent may be signed by a responsible family member for minors or
incompetent adults.
Name he U.S. government act that protects patient privacy and identifiable health
information - ANSWERHIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.)
The act requires that patient's medical records remains ___________. -
ANSWERConfidential
Who is permitted to access PT medical records? - ANSWEROnly those who need to
know the information for procedures/diagnoses, including polysomnography
procedures and reports
List the 4 additional rights in the Patient's Bill of Rights that must be provided when
caring for a patient. - ANSWER1. Privacy
2. Advanced Directives (DNR, Power of Attorney, Living will)
3. Access to information
4. Autonomy- right to refuse medical treatment including a PSG
Describe the "7 C's" of Malpractice Prevention - ANSWER1. Competence-
Know/adhere to pro standard
2. Compliance- with procedures and policies.
3. Charting- Completely, consistently
4. Communication-
5. Confidentiality-
6. Courtesy- Attitude and rapport
7.Carefulness-
Explain what "Respondeat Superior" means - ANSWER"Let the master answer"
Employers are held liable for their employee
, Explain what "Res ipsa loquiter" means - ANSWER"The thing speaks for itself"
Requires the defendant to prove their innocence.
Describe he purpose of the BRPT Code of Ethics - ANSWER1. Standards for
RPSGT
2. Serve as a guide wherein RPSGT may evaluate conduct as it pertains to patients,
health care consumers, and members of health care teams.
3. Define the use of RPSGT credential
Where can you find the complete BRPT Code of Ethics? - ANSWERwww.BRPT.org
Describe the purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care. (NBRC) Judicial
and Ethics policy - ANSWERProtect public from misrepresentation of non
credentialed practitioners.
What types of claims does this committee investigate? - ANSWER1. Falsified
credentials
2. Altered examination scores
3. Forged educational documents
4. Unacceptable practice related behavior by credentialed practitioners
Where can you find a complete explanation of Judicial and Ethics policy? -
ANSWERwww.NBRC.org
Define Polysomnography (PSG) - ANSWERRecording of specific physiological
variables during sleep.
What is the term used to describe the result of a sleep study? -
ANSWERPolysomnogram
What type of patient requires a full night PSG? - ANSWERThose with sleep related
breathing disorders
When are the majority of polysomnographs performed? - ANSWEROver night
studies
List the organ functions that are monitored during a PSG. - ANSWERa. Brain: EEG
b. Eyes: EOG
c. Heart: ECG
d. Muscles: EMG
Two additional measurements are recorded during a PSG. - ANSWER1. Oxygen
saturation
2. Respiratory airflow
List the indications for a PSG - ANSWERa. Apneas
b. Hypopneas
c. RERAs
