RPSGT questions with correct answers

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 ANSWER The first 30-second epoch in which there is more than 15 seconds of comulative sleep Where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on the head? CORRECT ANSWER In the preauricular area behind the ear Or on the earlobes for patients with an abundance of fat tissue or an exceptional EEG artifact 1. The patient should be supine and still throughout biocalibrations 2. The technologist notes should reflect the movements made by the. patient. 3. Nasal and oral breathing are done on the NPSGs only CORRECT ANSWER Process of biocalibrations Patients who suffer from frequent sinus infections should be advised not to wear which of the following masks? CORRECT ANSWER Nasal-pillow masks what is the recommended minimum/maximum differential for IPAP and EPAP settings during a BiPAP titration? CORRECT ANSWER 4-10 Centimeters apart The physicians order indicate that the patient is in the lab for a CPAP titration study; however, the patient insists he has never had a sleep study before. Solutions accepted to resolve this situation are: CORRECT ANSWER 1. Call a member of the lab management team