Polysomnogram Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Question 4: A patient with COPD has been prescribed home oxygen. How often must the patient wear the nasal cannula for optimal benefit? a. only as needed b. 4-6 hours per day c. 10-12 hours per day d. 18 hours a day correct answers d. - 18 hours a day Question 5: The CURB 65 is used to: a. Diagnosis DVT b. Predict prognosis in CAP and help determine outpatient vs inpatient treatment c. Assess risk for SBE d. Assess need for anticoagulation correct answers b. - Predic...

NEW RPSGT EXAM- Latest 2022 Study Guide and Practice Test Already Passed The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is...

Adult Mild RDI CORRECT ANSWER 5 to < 15 Adult Moderate RDI CORRECT ANSWER 15 to 30 Adult Severe RDI CORRECT ANSWER more than 30 Child Mild RDI CORRECT ANSWER 1 to < 5 Child Moderate RDI CORRECT ANSWER 5 to < 10 Child Severe RDI CORRECT ANSWER more than 10 Reason for PAP Titration Referral CORRECT ANSWER Diagnosis of OSA during a PSG (polysomnogram) Adult Minimum CPAP Pressure CORRECT ANSWER 4cm H2O Adult Maximum CPAP Pressure CORRECT ANSWER 20cm H2O Child Mini...

Polysomnogram CORRECT ANSWER Test records several body fuctions during sleep. Nasion CORRECT ANSWER Bridge of the nose Inion CORRECT ANSWER Occipital protuberance - most prominent point of the occipital bone Pre-auricular points CORRECT ANSWER In the front notches in the middle of each ear. EKG Artifact CORRECT ANSWER EKG waveform appearing in other channels EKG Artifact correction CORRECT ANSWER Moving the affected electrode(s). STAGE W (Wake) CORRECT ANSWER - high frequency p...

NEW RPSGT EXAM- Latest 2024 Study Guide and Practice Test Already Passed with Complete Solutions. The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - Answer Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - Answer Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - Answer The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - Answer Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower ja...

what is sleep-disordered breathing? correct answer: abnormal respiratory pattern during sleep that includes snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. it can range from pauses in breathing to OSA all pediatricians should screen all children for snoring? True or false correct answer: true what is the gold standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea? correct answer: polysomnogram an overnight pulse oximetry is an appropriate alternate to diagnosing OSA, true or false cor...

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 common in the ages of ______________. CORRECT ANSWER 3-12 yrs old A ________ study is used to look for seizure activity during sleep. CORRECT ANSWER Nocturnal seizure The 60-Hz notch filter is u...

RPSGT-exam 1 questions and correct solutions latest updateWhich type of device uses selective absorption of light through blood vessels? Oximeter Which of the following substances is appropriate to use dor electrode disinfection? Bleach 00:15 01:30 When a patient with OSA is treated with oxygen (without CPAP) it is: not effective in reducing apnea frequency. AASM accredicted sleep disorders centers must have: an accessible policies and procedures manual. I...

RPSGT EXAM Practice Questions With Complete Solutions Updated 2024/2025 (VERIFIED) The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ANSWER Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ANSWER Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - ANSWER The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ANSWER Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlargi...

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ANSWER Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ANSWER Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - ANSWER The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ANSWER Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior airway. What is the PRIMARY function of the ...