CPSGT & RPSGT Exam A (Part 3)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Three or more PVC's in a row are considered: - CORRECT ANSWER a run of ventricular
tachycardia (heart rate that is too fast).
Ventricular tachycardia can be seen commonly in the laboratory when monitoring patients with:
- CORRECT ANSWER
When ventricular tachycardia is noted, - CORRECT ANSWER the technologist should
immediately assess the patient and determine that the rhythm is a true cardiac activity. Once
confirmed and the pattern continues for greater than 30 secs, the emergency response system
should be activated and CPR initiated immediately.
According to the AASM Scoring Manual : Asystole is - CORRECT ANSWER scored for
cardiac pauses greater than 3 seconds for ages 6 yrs through adult.
According to AASM Scoring Manual : Atrial fibrillization involves - CORRECT
ANSWER irregularly QRS complexes associated with replacement consistent P waves by
rapid oscillations that vary in size, shape and timing. (quivering or irregular heartbeat causes low
blood flow)
According to AASM Scoring Manual: Bradycardia during sleep is - CORRECT
ANSWER a sustained heart rate of less than 40 beats per minute for ages 6- adult.
Ventricular Tachycardia can be seen commonly in the laboratory when monitoring patients with:
- CORRECT ANSWER obstructive sleep apnea.
Sinus Tachycardia during sleep is a - CORRECT ANSWER sustained heart rate pf greater
than 90 beats per minute for adults.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Three or more PVC's in a row are considered: - CORRECT ANSWER a run of ventricular
tachycardia (heart rate that is too fast).
Ventricular tachycardia can be seen commonly in the laboratory when monitoring patients with:
- CORRECT ANSWER
When ventricular tachycardia is noted, - CORRECT ANSWER the technologist should
immediately assess the patient and determine that the rhythm is a true cardiac activity. Once
confirmed and the pattern continues for greater than 30 secs, the emergency response system
should be activated and CPR initiated immediately.
According to the AASM Scoring Manual : Asystole is - CORRECT ANSWER scored for
cardiac pauses greater than 3 seconds for ages 6 yrs through adult.
According to AASM Scoring Manual : Atrial fibrillization involves - CORRECT
ANSWER irregularly QRS complexes associated with replacement consistent P waves by
rapid oscillations that vary in size, shape and timing. (quivering or irregular heartbeat causes low
blood flow)
According to AASM Scoring Manual: Bradycardia during sleep is - CORRECT
ANSWER a sustained heart rate of less than 40 beats per minute for ages 6- adult.
Ventricular Tachycardia can be seen commonly in the laboratory when monitoring patients with:
- CORRECT ANSWER obstructive sleep apnea.
Sinus Tachycardia during sleep is a - CORRECT ANSWER sustained heart rate pf greater
than 90 beats per minute for adults.
