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A patient is referred for sleep testing for evaluation of suspected idiopathic hypersomnia of central nervous system origin. This sleep disorder is characterized by - Excessive daytime sleepiness without REM onset sleep. Origin of narcolepsy. - central nervous system. Device used to monitor respiratory airflow. - Thermocouple. Measurement for SpO2. - Pulse oximeter. Records ECG. - Modified Lead II. Records respiratory effort. - Piezo-electric band. The tech enters a bedroom bef...

What is the preferred maximum electrode impedance? - 5 Sampling rate for EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and the shore channel is... - 200-500Hz The sampling rate for esophageal pressure and nasal pressure is... - 25-100 Hz What is the low and high frequency filter preference for EEG and EOG? - 0.3-35 Hz What is the low and high frequency filter preference for EMG? - 10-100Hz What is the low and high frequency filter preference for ECG? - 0.3-70 Hz what two devices mainly use DC settings? ...

What epoch view should you view the EEG if you suspect seizure activity? - 10sec/page What happens to the chin EMG in a patient that has bruxism? - periodic bursts of high amplitude What is delayed sleep phase syndrome? - sleep onset usually after 2 a.m. What is not a sign of advanced sleep phase syndrome? - ends to occur in younger adults What is not a sign of delayedsleep phase syndrome? - tends to occurin older adults What kind of arrhythmias are life threatening? - asystole, v...

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting? - To eliminate...

Cheyne-Stokes respiration - ANSWER A breathing pattern characterized by at least three cycyles of crescendo and decrescendo breathing with a duration of at least 10 minutes is: Use oronasal interface - ANSWER A patient reports a complete nasal obstruction prior to PAP titration. The technologist should: Inadequate sleep hygiene - ANSWER A patient that intentionally engages in behavorial patterns that are inconsistent with sleeping well is demonstrating:

Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Any group of chemically similar psychotropic drugs with potent hypnotic and sedative action Example : Flurazepam, Triazolam, Temazepam, alprazolam, Quazepam, Estanzolam, clonazepam,Diazepam Benzodiazepines. Indications - ANSWER Sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia Benzodiazepines. Effects on sleep - ANSWER Increase: TST, Sleep efficiency, stages 1&2, High frequency EEG activity in background : especially spindles REM latency

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting? - To eliminate desat...

Which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the signal response and quality? - Answer-Physiological What is the MOST LIKELY effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture? - Answer-Increased Sleep Efficiency What best describes a referential montage? - Answer-There is a potential for electrode contamination. What is most important to document during a PSG? - Answer-Position Changes When reviewing a patients history in preparation for a P...