Registered Polysomnographic Technologist™ (RPSGT) Tests Bundle Set

A patients oximeter reading during patient calibration is 88%. Which of the following would be the appropriate response? Correct answer place the probe on the patients earlobe A patient with ondines curse would be expected to have which type of respiratory impairment in sleep correct answer centr...

Oximeter CORRECT ANSWER Which type of device uses selective absorption of light through blood vessels? Bleach CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following substances is appropriate to use dor electrode disinfection? not effective in reducing apnea frequency. CORRECT ANSWER When a patient with OSA is ...

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... CORRECT ANSWER Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... CORRECT ANSWER Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? CORRECT ANSWER The swallowing of a...

Which of the following is characteristic of sleep during the second trimester of pregnancy? CORRECT ANSWER Total sleep time decreases to pre pregnancy levels The amount of blood that is pumped through the ventricles is known as CORRECT ANSWER cardiac output Twitching movements of the fingers t...

Which filter would be used to adjust the rise time of a signal? CORRECT ANSWER The HFF What are some possible causes for secondary PLMS? CORRECT ANSWER Blood iron deficiency NPSG stands for_________________________. CORRECT ANSWER Nocturnal polysomnogram. Sleepwalking and night terrors are ...

while reviewing the scoring report, the tech noticed that the lowest SpO2 is listed as 0% what should the tech do next? a. review the study, and lable bad data where the pluse oximeter falied. b. do nothing as the report is accurate. c. reschedule the pt for a repeat study becasue of corrupted d...

Ancillary equipment used in sleep center includes? CORRECT ANSWER Oximeters According to AASM scoring guidelines, what is the definition of sleep latency? CORRECT ANSWER lights out to the start of the first epock of any sleep stage HIPPA is an abbreviation for what? CORRECT ANSWER Health Insur...

enhanced artifact CORRECT ANSWER The failure to remove electrode paste residue will MOST likely result in: a. discarded electrodes. b. enhanced artifact. c. improved detergent selection. d. improvement in adherence. Initiate emergency response system CORRECT ANSWER The most appropriate action...

Berlin Questionnaire CORRECT ANSWER series of questons designed to demonstrate the likelihood of palient having sleep apnea. Hypoventilation CORRECT ANSWER Insufficient breathing results in increased levels of CO2 and decreased levels of 02 the blood. High Frequency Filter (HFF) CORRECT ANSWER...

While reviewing the scoring report, the technologist noticed that the lowest SpO2 is listed as 0%. What should the technologist do next? CORRECT ANSWER Review the study, and label bad data where the pulse oximeter failed. During a multiple sleep latency test, how is sleep onset defined? CORRECT A...

The indirect monitoring of patient's oxygen level by the use of a sensor that detects light wave absorption. CORRECT ANSWER Pulse Oximetry Typically placed on index finger Xanax is a what? How does it effect on a PSG? CORRECT ANSWER Benzodiazepine: sedative or muscle relaxant Reduction in WAS...

The following symptoms are representative of Insomnia Disorder: CORRECT ANSWER Early morning awakenings without returning the sleep, Prolonged resistance to going to bed, Non-restorative sleep. When pain is present, it impacts sleep and causes these changes: CORRECT ANSWER hyperalgesia, Exacer...

According to the principles of differential amplification, electrical interference can best be prevented if CORRECT ANSWER The impedances of input elecrodes are similar During a recording, the technologist notices that the HFF on an EOG channel is set at 15Hz. Which of the following is correct? C...

0.3 Hz, HFF 35 Hz What is the typical filter settings for EOG channels? CORRECT ANSWER LFF 0.3 Hz, HFF 35 Hz What is the typical filter settings for EMG channels? CORRECT ANSWER LFF 10 Hz, HFF 100 Hz What is the typical filter settings for EKG channels? CORRECT ANSWER LFF 0.3 Hz, HFF 70 Hz ...