RPSGT test 1 questions with complete
solutions13
what has the largest impact on adherence to PAP therapy - ANSWERS-patient education
A patients chart indicates that they use 3.0 L/min of oxygen at home. the technologist notes
that the physicians orders for the PSG specifies starting the study without supplemental oxygen
and to add 1.0 L/min oxygen if the sp02 is less than 89%. the best action for the technologist is
to..... - ANSWERS-call the physician for confirmation
when reviewing a patients history in preparation for a polysomnogram, psysiologic findings
suggestive of hypoventilation include - ANSWERS-hypoxiemia and hypercapnia
a self-reporting tool used to evaluate subjective sleep quality and disturbance over the previous
month is...... - ANSWERS-pittsburgh sleep quality index
what is the best response when a patient asks the technologist if they have sleep apnea and will
need to wear a CPAP mask - ANSWERS-provide the patient with educational material about
sleep apnea
which is true regarding sleep apnea - ANSWERS-there is one level of pressure for inspiration and
expiration
a process to decrease fear of artificial circumstances by repeated and controlled exposure to a
feared situation is...... - ANSWERS-desensitization
which of the following is the most likely cause of a 35 minute REM latency - ANSWERS-
untreated depression
, which of the following substances can reduce the effectiveness of PAP therapy - ANSWERS-
antidepressant medication
which of the following is the most likely effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture -
ANSWERS-increased sleep efficiency
the syndrome characterized by prolonged episodes of sever hypoxemia and associated pac02
elevation that worsens during sleep is...... - ANSWERS-obesity hypoventilation
what is the best tool that a physician could use to more clearly explain the results of the sleep
study and the importance of therapy to a patient - ANSWERS-histogram
which of the following can negatively impact all bioeletric channels - ANSWERS-dislodged
system reference electrode
which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the signal
response and quality - ANSWERS-physiological
the most common method to monitor blood oxygen saturation during polysomnography is..... -
ANSWERS-pulse oximetry
according to recommended guidelines, an optional parameter to include in the report for an
adult polysomnogram is...... - ANSWERS-occurrence of hypoventilation during the diagnostic
study in adults
according to recommended guidelines, four nap opportunities on a MLST would be acceptable
when the patient - ANSWERS-had REM on at least two nap opportunities
solutions13
what has the largest impact on adherence to PAP therapy - ANSWERS-patient education
A patients chart indicates that they use 3.0 L/min of oxygen at home. the technologist notes
that the physicians orders for the PSG specifies starting the study without supplemental oxygen
and to add 1.0 L/min oxygen if the sp02 is less than 89%. the best action for the technologist is
to..... - ANSWERS-call the physician for confirmation
when reviewing a patients history in preparation for a polysomnogram, psysiologic findings
suggestive of hypoventilation include - ANSWERS-hypoxiemia and hypercapnia
a self-reporting tool used to evaluate subjective sleep quality and disturbance over the previous
month is...... - ANSWERS-pittsburgh sleep quality index
what is the best response when a patient asks the technologist if they have sleep apnea and will
need to wear a CPAP mask - ANSWERS-provide the patient with educational material about
sleep apnea
which is true regarding sleep apnea - ANSWERS-there is one level of pressure for inspiration and
expiration
a process to decrease fear of artificial circumstances by repeated and controlled exposure to a
feared situation is...... - ANSWERS-desensitization
which of the following is the most likely cause of a 35 minute REM latency - ANSWERS-
untreated depression
, which of the following substances can reduce the effectiveness of PAP therapy - ANSWERS-
antidepressant medication
which of the following is the most likely effect of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep architecture -
ANSWERS-increased sleep efficiency
the syndrome characterized by prolonged episodes of sever hypoxemia and associated pac02
elevation that worsens during sleep is...... - ANSWERS-obesity hypoventilation
what is the best tool that a physician could use to more clearly explain the results of the sleep
study and the importance of therapy to a patient - ANSWERS-histogram
which of the following can negatively impact all bioeletric channels - ANSWERS-dislodged
system reference electrode
which type of calibration is based on a series of patient instructions intended to verify the signal
response and quality - ANSWERS-physiological
the most common method to monitor blood oxygen saturation during polysomnography is..... -
ANSWERS-pulse oximetry
according to recommended guidelines, an optional parameter to include in the report for an
adult polysomnogram is...... - ANSWERS-occurrence of hypoventilation during the diagnostic
study in adults
according to recommended guidelines, four nap opportunities on a MLST would be acceptable
when the patient - ANSWERS-had REM on at least two nap opportunities
