CPSGT and RPSGT Exam A (Part 1)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Display montages can be: - CORRECT ANSWER bipolar or referential.
Bipolar montage - CORRECT ANSWER displays the difference between two active
electrodes.
Referential Montage - CORRECT ANSWER displays the difference between one active
electrode and one reference electrode and is typical of most PSG montages.
Though it is likely that individual lab protocols may use alternative sampling rates, the AASM
has recommended: - CORRECT ANSWER sampling rates for each type of signal being
acquired, helping to assure that the sampling rate is adequate to reproduce the signal.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is resolved with: - CORRECT ANSWER CPAP (obstuctive
apneas or obstructive hypopneas).
A CPAP titration can start at: - CORRECT ANSWER a recommended 4cm H2O min and
20cm H20 max.
An upward titration in 1 cm H20 increments : - CORRECT ANSWER following each 5
minute period should be continued until greater than 30 mins is observed without respiratory
events.
For patients younger than 12 years of age, - CORRECT ANSWER the Academy
recommends an upward titration in 1 cm H2O
The recommended max CPAP for younger than 12 yrs old is: - CORRECT ANSWER 15
cm H2O.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Display montages can be: - CORRECT ANSWER bipolar or referential.
Bipolar montage - CORRECT ANSWER displays the difference between two active
electrodes.
Referential Montage - CORRECT ANSWER displays the difference between one active
electrode and one reference electrode and is typical of most PSG montages.
Though it is likely that individual lab protocols may use alternative sampling rates, the AASM
has recommended: - CORRECT ANSWER sampling rates for each type of signal being
acquired, helping to assure that the sampling rate is adequate to reproduce the signal.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is resolved with: - CORRECT ANSWER CPAP (obstuctive
apneas or obstructive hypopneas).
A CPAP titration can start at: - CORRECT ANSWER a recommended 4cm H2O min and
20cm H20 max.
An upward titration in 1 cm H20 increments : - CORRECT ANSWER following each 5
minute period should be continued until greater than 30 mins is observed without respiratory
events.
For patients younger than 12 years of age, - CORRECT ANSWER the Academy
recommends an upward titration in 1 cm H2O
The recommended max CPAP for younger than 12 yrs old is: - CORRECT ANSWER 15
cm H2O.
