UPDATED 2024 RPSGT EXAM MOCK
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 RPSGT EXAM MOCK
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
attenuation of spike activity - CORRECT ANSWERShff setting of less thn 70 hz on an eeg channel can
result in
A longer time constant results in _____: - CORRECT ANSWERSa lower LFF setting results in
percentage of saturated hemoglobin in the blood - CORRECT ANSWERSPulse oximetry provides a direct
measure of the
s: c - CORRECT ANSWERSThe two processes of the opponent model of sleep are process _____ and
process _____.
process s - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess _____ represents the homeostatic drive as sleep load, which
increases through the waking hours
process c - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess _____ represents the alerting circadian rhythms
enhanced artifact - CORRECT ANSWERSThe failure to remove electrode paste residue will MOST likely
result in:
a. discarded electrodes.
b. enhanced artifact.
c. improved detergent selection.
d. improvement in adherence.
Initiate emergency response system - CORRECT ANSWERSThe most appropriate action a technologist
would take when there is confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is:
a. Initiate emergency response system
b. Assess, document and continue to monitor
,c. No immediate response is needed
d. Discontinue recording and transport to emergency room
Do not use the equipment until the leakage current is lowered. - CORRECT ANSWERSThe
polysomnograph has a leakage current of 200uA. What should the technician do about this?
a. Plug the equipment into an ungrounded plug to avoid a ground loop.
b. Do not use the equipment until the leakage current is lowered.
c. Continue to record since this leakage current is within acceptable limits.
d. Use an extra grounding electrode on the patients
sweat - CORRECT ANSWERSWhich of the following conditions are most likely to cause slow wave artifact
in the EEG and EOG channels?
a .Muscle tension
b. Sweat
c. Incorrect placement of the reference electrodes
d. A and C are correct
c3 - CORRECT ANSWERSThe electrode located 30% above the left pre-auricular crease is:
C3
P3
01
F3
hypoventilation - CORRECT ANSWERSCO2 monitoring, using either end-tidal or transcutaneous sensors,
is mandatory in children for the scoring of:
A.
Apnea
B.
Hypopnea
C.
, Central events
D.
Hypoventilation
capnography - CORRECT ANSWERSWhat additional parameter would be MOST helpful to monitor when
recording a patient with COPD?
a. intercostal EMG
b. piezo technology
c. esophageal pressure
d. capnography
DC - CORRECT ANSWERSWhich of these channel types produces a square calibration wave?
EEG
EMG
Respiratory
DC
unacceptable leak value - CORRECT ANSWERSThe most common reason for changing the PAP interface
during titration is:
a. Sustained desaturations
b. Low sleep efficiency
c. Treatment emergent central apneas
d. Unacceptable leak value
3.2 cm - CORRECT ANSWERSThe measured distance from the nasion to the inion is 32cm. What is the
distance from the inion to Oz?
1.6cm
3.2cm
6.4cm
16cm
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 RPSGT EXAM MOCK
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
attenuation of spike activity - CORRECT ANSWERShff setting of less thn 70 hz on an eeg channel can
result in
A longer time constant results in _____: - CORRECT ANSWERSa lower LFF setting results in
percentage of saturated hemoglobin in the blood - CORRECT ANSWERSPulse oximetry provides a direct
measure of the
s: c - CORRECT ANSWERSThe two processes of the opponent model of sleep are process _____ and
process _____.
process s - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess _____ represents the homeostatic drive as sleep load, which
increases through the waking hours
process c - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess _____ represents the alerting circadian rhythms
enhanced artifact - CORRECT ANSWERSThe failure to remove electrode paste residue will MOST likely
result in:
a. discarded electrodes.
b. enhanced artifact.
c. improved detergent selection.
d. improvement in adherence.
Initiate emergency response system - CORRECT ANSWERSThe most appropriate action a technologist
would take when there is confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is:
a. Initiate emergency response system
b. Assess, document and continue to monitor
,c. No immediate response is needed
d. Discontinue recording and transport to emergency room
Do not use the equipment until the leakage current is lowered. - CORRECT ANSWERSThe
polysomnograph has a leakage current of 200uA. What should the technician do about this?
a. Plug the equipment into an ungrounded plug to avoid a ground loop.
b. Do not use the equipment until the leakage current is lowered.
c. Continue to record since this leakage current is within acceptable limits.
d. Use an extra grounding electrode on the patients
sweat - CORRECT ANSWERSWhich of the following conditions are most likely to cause slow wave artifact
in the EEG and EOG channels?
a .Muscle tension
b. Sweat
c. Incorrect placement of the reference electrodes
d. A and C are correct
c3 - CORRECT ANSWERSThe electrode located 30% above the left pre-auricular crease is:
C3
P3
01
F3
hypoventilation - CORRECT ANSWERSCO2 monitoring, using either end-tidal or transcutaneous sensors,
is mandatory in children for the scoring of:
A.
Apnea
B.
Hypopnea
C.
, Central events
D.
Hypoventilation
capnography - CORRECT ANSWERSWhat additional parameter would be MOST helpful to monitor when
recording a patient with COPD?
a. intercostal EMG
b. piezo technology
c. esophageal pressure
d. capnography
DC - CORRECT ANSWERSWhich of these channel types produces a square calibration wave?
EEG
EMG
Respiratory
DC
unacceptable leak value - CORRECT ANSWERSThe most common reason for changing the PAP interface
during titration is:
a. Sustained desaturations
b. Low sleep efficiency
c. Treatment emergent central apneas
d. Unacceptable leak value
3.2 cm - CORRECT ANSWERSThe measured distance from the nasion to the inion is 32cm. What is the
distance from the inion to Oz?
1.6cm
3.2cm
6.4cm
16cm
