RPSGT Practice Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions2
Which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the
signal response and quality? - ANSWERS-Physiological
What is the MOST LIKELY effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture? - ANSWERS-
Increased Sleep Efficiency
What best describes a referential montage? - ANSWERS-There is a potential for electrode
contamination.
What is most important to document during a PSG? - ANSWERS-Position Changes
When reviewing a patients history in preparation for a PSG, physiologic finding suggestive of
hypoventilation include? - ANSWERS-Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
A patients history indicated a diagnosis of overlap syndrome. The technologist can anticipate
the patient has? - ANSWERS-COPD and OSA
The syndrome characterized by prolonged episodes of severe hypoxemia and associated PaC02
elevation that worsens during sleep is? - ANSWERS-Obesity Hypoventilation
The ability to remontage while recording on digital equipment is the result of? - ANSWERS-CMR
"Common Mode Rejection"
Complete Solutions2
Which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the
signal response and quality? - ANSWERS-Physiological
What is the MOST LIKELY effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture? - ANSWERS-
Increased Sleep Efficiency
What best describes a referential montage? - ANSWERS-There is a potential for electrode
contamination.
What is most important to document during a PSG? - ANSWERS-Position Changes
When reviewing a patients history in preparation for a PSG, physiologic finding suggestive of
hypoventilation include? - ANSWERS-Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
A patients history indicated a diagnosis of overlap syndrome. The technologist can anticipate
the patient has? - ANSWERS-COPD and OSA
The syndrome characterized by prolonged episodes of severe hypoxemia and associated PaC02
elevation that worsens during sleep is? - ANSWERS-Obesity Hypoventilation
The ability to remontage while recording on digital equipment is the result of? - ANSWERS-CMR
"Common Mode Rejection"
