CPSGT practice exam
the first comprehensive manual for the standardization of scoring sleep in 1968 was known as? correct
answersrechtschaffen and kales manual ( or the R and K manual)
what commonly used word today was coined in 1974 when respiratory and cardiac recording channels
were added to the already collected EEG, eyes and chin EMG channels to appropriately represent sleep
testing? correct answerspolysomnography
in what year did the American academy of sleep medicine release "the AASM manual for the scoring of
sleep and associated events?" correct answersthe year 2007
in what year did Colin Sullivan and colleagues demonstrate that CPAP effectively treated obstructive
sleep apnea? correct answersthe year 1981
the role of the sleep technologist is to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep
disorders under the general supervision of a sleep specialist. the scope of responsibilities would NOT
include..... correct answersmaking a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient
which of these key sleep tech responsibilities would be considered the most important? correct
answerskeeping the patient safe at all times
after arriving at least 30 min before the first patient, which of the following key sleep tech
responsibilities would be considered the most important? correct answersreviewing the patient chart for
medical history and confirming the physician orders
in a typical night, the sleep technologist should follow best practice and enter a summary of recording
info about every...? correct answers30 minutes
at the conclusion of the sleep study, you, the sleep technologist, are allowed to give the patient your
opinion of the results as long as you tell the truth.
TRUE OR FALSE? correct answersFALSE
,which of the following association promotes and advocates for sleep technologists as well as to help
establish standards of care like technical guidelines? correct answersthe American association of sleep
technologists
which of the following associations provide sleep technologist credentialing, such as the CPSGT and
RPSGT, as well as the standards of conduct for the profession? correct answersBoard of registered
polysomnographic technologists
a good infection control policy would assume the following: correct answersany and all direct contact
with a patient could transmit diseases
which of the following pieces of sleep equipment would be considered as "semi-critical" by the 1968
Spaulding approach to disinfection, which would require a higher degree of decontamination after use?
correct answersCPAP masks
cleaning and disinfection of PAP masks should follow manufacturer's recommendations for contact time
and the disinfectant used should contain? correct answerstuberculocide
which of the following sleep states characterize the quick eye movements, which we now know occurs
during dreaming? correct answersREM sleep
under normal sleep architecture in adults, a heavy distribution of N3 "deep sleep" would be expected to
occur during the? correct answersfirst third of the night
under normal sleep architecture in adults, N2 sleep would be expected to represent what percentage of
the sleep distribution? correct answers50%
since sleep technologists often work overnight shifts and are at risk of sleep deprivation, which of the
following symptoms would highly suggest you are seriously not getting enough sleep? correct
answersfalling asleep while at work or while driving
, conditions of persistent difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, consolidation or quality of sleep despite
adequate opportunity to sleep, which results in daytime impairment would describe what classification
of sleep disorder? correct answersinsomnia
narcolepsy falls into what type of classification of sleep disorder? correct answershypersomnia
sleepwalking, sleep eating and sleep terrors fall into what type of classification of sleep disorder? correct
answersparasomnia
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, what side of the head would the C3 electrode
be located? correct answersleft side ( odd numbers are on the left)
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, what side of the head would the nasion
anatomical site be located? correct answersfront
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, if the arch-length distance of the nasion-inion
measurement is 36cm, then CZ would be located at? correct answers18 cm from the nasion ( take 36cm
and multiply it by the distance from the nasion to CZ, which is 50% or 0.50:
36x0.50= 18)
the biopotential signal collected in the EEG is the results of? correct answersion movement across the
membrane of millions of neurons
the "anatomy" of an EEG waveform appearance would not include ampere, but will include.....? correct
answersfrequency, polarity, and amplitude!
gold cup electrodes are preferred because of their superior ability to conduct.....? correct
answerselectricity
in neurodiagnostics the EEG is measured in correct answersMicrovolts
in polysomnography, the piece of equipment that receives and coalesces all the wires coming from the
patient is known as? correct answersThe Headbox
the first comprehensive manual for the standardization of scoring sleep in 1968 was known as? correct
answersrechtschaffen and kales manual ( or the R and K manual)
what commonly used word today was coined in 1974 when respiratory and cardiac recording channels
were added to the already collected EEG, eyes and chin EMG channels to appropriately represent sleep
testing? correct answerspolysomnography
in what year did the American academy of sleep medicine release "the AASM manual for the scoring of
sleep and associated events?" correct answersthe year 2007
in what year did Colin Sullivan and colleagues demonstrate that CPAP effectively treated obstructive
sleep apnea? correct answersthe year 1981
the role of the sleep technologist is to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep
disorders under the general supervision of a sleep specialist. the scope of responsibilities would NOT
include..... correct answersmaking a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient
which of these key sleep tech responsibilities would be considered the most important? correct
answerskeeping the patient safe at all times
after arriving at least 30 min before the first patient, which of the following key sleep tech
responsibilities would be considered the most important? correct answersreviewing the patient chart for
medical history and confirming the physician orders
in a typical night, the sleep technologist should follow best practice and enter a summary of recording
info about every...? correct answers30 minutes
at the conclusion of the sleep study, you, the sleep technologist, are allowed to give the patient your
opinion of the results as long as you tell the truth.
TRUE OR FALSE? correct answersFALSE
,which of the following association promotes and advocates for sleep technologists as well as to help
establish standards of care like technical guidelines? correct answersthe American association of sleep
technologists
which of the following associations provide sleep technologist credentialing, such as the CPSGT and
RPSGT, as well as the standards of conduct for the profession? correct answersBoard of registered
polysomnographic technologists
a good infection control policy would assume the following: correct answersany and all direct contact
with a patient could transmit diseases
which of the following pieces of sleep equipment would be considered as "semi-critical" by the 1968
Spaulding approach to disinfection, which would require a higher degree of decontamination after use?
correct answersCPAP masks
cleaning and disinfection of PAP masks should follow manufacturer's recommendations for contact time
and the disinfectant used should contain? correct answerstuberculocide
which of the following sleep states characterize the quick eye movements, which we now know occurs
during dreaming? correct answersREM sleep
under normal sleep architecture in adults, a heavy distribution of N3 "deep sleep" would be expected to
occur during the? correct answersfirst third of the night
under normal sleep architecture in adults, N2 sleep would be expected to represent what percentage of
the sleep distribution? correct answers50%
since sleep technologists often work overnight shifts and are at risk of sleep deprivation, which of the
following symptoms would highly suggest you are seriously not getting enough sleep? correct
answersfalling asleep while at work or while driving
, conditions of persistent difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, consolidation or quality of sleep despite
adequate opportunity to sleep, which results in daytime impairment would describe what classification
of sleep disorder? correct answersinsomnia
narcolepsy falls into what type of classification of sleep disorder? correct answershypersomnia
sleepwalking, sleep eating and sleep terrors fall into what type of classification of sleep disorder? correct
answersparasomnia
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, what side of the head would the C3 electrode
be located? correct answersleft side ( odd numbers are on the left)
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, what side of the head would the nasion
anatomical site be located? correct answersfront
using the standard format for EEG electrode placement, if the arch-length distance of the nasion-inion
measurement is 36cm, then CZ would be located at? correct answers18 cm from the nasion ( take 36cm
and multiply it by the distance from the nasion to CZ, which is 50% or 0.50:
36x0.50= 18)
the biopotential signal collected in the EEG is the results of? correct answersion movement across the
membrane of millions of neurons
the "anatomy" of an EEG waveform appearance would not include ampere, but will include.....? correct
answersfrequency, polarity, and amplitude!
gold cup electrodes are preferred because of their superior ability to conduct.....? correct
answerselectricity
in neurodiagnostics the EEG is measured in correct answersMicrovolts
in polysomnography, the piece of equipment that receives and coalesces all the wires coming from the
patient is known as? correct answersThe Headbox
