sds nbrc final exam and practice questions exam ac
Written for
....
All documents for this subject (845)
Seller
Follow
legittdocument
Content preview
Name: Score:
169 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 169
A sleep tech notes a. fib in a pt during bio cals. Which of the following is most important to check
in this pt:
a. resp rate
b. pulse
c. SpO2
d. mental status
40
2
3
b.
(If the question asked which should the sleep tech check FIRST, it would be responsiveness
(mental status))
But since the question asks which is most IMPORTANT it would be pulse to assess the need
for compressions
Standford uses simple descriptions how a pt feels during the day whereas Epworth uses (0-
3 scale) for each response.
Standford is EASIER and QUICKER
1. Midline - 1cm below edge of mandibale
2. Left - 2cm below the edge of mandible and 2cm left of midline
3. Right - 2cm below edge of midline and 2cm rt of midline
,Term 2 of 169
While performing a CPAP titration study, the sleep tech observes intermittent quadgemeny. The pt
is currently in stage R while bi-level PAP is 14/10cm. Spo2 remains in low 90's. Which of the
following should the sleep tech do?
. continue study
. add O2 to bi-level PAP
lower IPAP
. Awaken the pt
Term 3 of 169
What effect on sleep time will pts with cardiac arrhythmias most likely experience
Sharp High Voltage Deflections
Thalamus
Increased Waso
Decreased TST
Term 4 of 169
While scoring a record a sleep tech notes frequent leg movements occuring about every 60 secs
that are associated with respiratory events. The sleep tech should document these movements
as...
PLM
normal
unscored
arfifact
,Term 5 of 169
A pt with Parkinsons disease is scheduled for an overnight sleep study. Which of the following
disorders should the sleep tech expect to see during the study?
DEA
CSA
SIDS
MSA
Term 6 of 169
Which of the following is most likely associated with sleep apnea?
Drug addiction
Morbid Obesity
Diabetes Mellutis
Chronic Bronchitis
Term 7 of 169
Bradycardia is Hr less than
60 bpm while awake for longer than 1 minute
30 bpm while awake for longer than 3 minutes
50 bpm while asleep for longer than 5 minutes
40 bpm while asleep for longer than 2 minutes
, Term 8 of 169
What is another name for asystole and how many leads are required to confirm this arrhythmia
"Ventricular Standstill"
ALWAYS 2 LEADS
split
1. life long sleep d/o
2. eds but not sorem or cataplexy
3 seconds
Term 9 of 169
What type of artifact are HFF mainly used to attenuate
muscle artifact in EEG channels
visual distortion in sleep study recordings
electrical interference in heart rate monitors
temperature fluctuations in Body sensors
Term 10 of 169
Which event is of greater concern.
Dysrhytmia or Desaturation to 88%
Disposal
Deorbit
Desat
Burn In
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller legittdocument. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $0.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
