CCSH Questions and answers
1. Which of the following is an evidence-based screening tool in the
primary care setting? - correct answers Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The most effective therapy for Cheyne-Stokes respiration is: - correct
answers ASV
A measurement of the impact of a service or intervention on health
status is a (an): - correct answers Outcome measure
Your hospital is reviewing post-operative events. A sleep navigator may
want to be involved in which process improvement initiatives? - correct
answers Unplanned re-intubations post operatively
Which patients would be appropriate for screening for sleep apnea
based on their history? - correct answers 75-year-old male patient with
a BMI of 27, admitting diagnosis of chest pain and history of resistant
hypertension
SCENARIO: Mrs. Lewis, a 60-year-old married, Hispanic female, is
attending her first visit to the sleep clinic. Based on risk factors (age,
BMI >30, diabetes) it is highly suspected that she may have sleep apnea.
Although she speaks English, English is not her first language. She is
pleasant but appears apprehensive. She is having some difficulty in
completing the initial intake forms. The sleep professional makes an
initial assessment based on these observations.
, CCSH Questions and answers
Based on the above information, the sleep professional suspects that
there are some health literacy issues. The sleep professional should? -
correct answers Offer to assist in completing the forms
At the end of her physician visit, the sleep specialist believes the patient
to be at risk for sleep apnea. They explain that she is to have a "home
sleep test" to see if she has "apnea." When scheduling her for the test,
she seems distracted and is fidgeting with her crucifix, but keeps
nodding her head. When you ask her if she understands, she does not
answer. - correct answers Your first step is to?
Ask permission to give her more information
As the sleep health professional, you know lower health literacy is
found in patients with the following demographics: - correct answers
Lower socio-economic status
SCENARIO: John W is a 20-year-old white male student. He lives on
campus and works as a resident assistant to help pay for school. He
seems somewhat disheveled, hair is uncombed, he appears sleepy and
stressed about school and finances. He was sent to the sleep center by
the school health office because of his inability to get a good night's
sleep. He is articulate and engaging.
One of the first things the sleep professional would do is: - correct
answers Perform an initial assessment
1. Which of the following is an evidence-based screening tool in the
primary care setting? - correct answers Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The most effective therapy for Cheyne-Stokes respiration is: - correct
answers ASV
A measurement of the impact of a service or intervention on health
status is a (an): - correct answers Outcome measure
Your hospital is reviewing post-operative events. A sleep navigator may
want to be involved in which process improvement initiatives? - correct
answers Unplanned re-intubations post operatively
Which patients would be appropriate for screening for sleep apnea
based on their history? - correct answers 75-year-old male patient with
a BMI of 27, admitting diagnosis of chest pain and history of resistant
hypertension
SCENARIO: Mrs. Lewis, a 60-year-old married, Hispanic female, is
attending her first visit to the sleep clinic. Based on risk factors (age,
BMI >30, diabetes) it is highly suspected that she may have sleep apnea.
Although she speaks English, English is not her first language. She is
pleasant but appears apprehensive. She is having some difficulty in
completing the initial intake forms. The sleep professional makes an
initial assessment based on these observations.
, CCSH Questions and answers
Based on the above information, the sleep professional suspects that
there are some health literacy issues. The sleep professional should? -
correct answers Offer to assist in completing the forms
At the end of her physician visit, the sleep specialist believes the patient
to be at risk for sleep apnea. They explain that she is to have a "home
sleep test" to see if she has "apnea." When scheduling her for the test,
she seems distracted and is fidgeting with her crucifix, but keeps
nodding her head. When you ask her if she understands, she does not
answer. - correct answers Your first step is to?
Ask permission to give her more information
As the sleep health professional, you know lower health literacy is
found in patients with the following demographics: - correct answers
Lower socio-economic status
SCENARIO: John W is a 20-year-old white male student. He lives on
campus and works as a resident assistant to help pay for school. He
seems somewhat disheveled, hair is uncombed, he appears sleepy and
stressed about school and finances. He was sent to the sleep center by
the school health office because of his inability to get a good night's
sleep. He is articulate and engaging.
One of the first things the sleep professional would do is: - correct
answers Perform an initial assessment
