RPSGT PRACTICE EXAMS Question and Answers.

The indirect monitoring of patient's oxygen level by the use of a sensor that detects light wave absorption. - Pulse Oximetry Typically placed on index finger Xanax is a what? How does it effect on a PSG? - Benzodiazepine: sedative or muscle relaxant Reduction in WASO, REM, and N3 and Increase in TST, n1, n2, and REM latency An array of electrode derivations for acquiring, recording, and displaying data. - Montage What is an Acquisition montage? What is a Display montage? - A- location and storage rate ( sampling rate ) D- signal display, channel sensitivity, and filters Graphic display and recording of the flow curve obtained by EtC02 monitoring. - Capnography Capnography is not only required for pediatrics, but also good in diagnosing what? - hypoventilation in patients with COPD AASM quidelines for portable monitoring - - patients response to oral appliance therapy - high probability of moderate to severe OSA ( without comorbid conditions ) - cases where PSG is not possible bc of immobility or safety - monitoring treatment of non-CPAP With children, what two disorders can be confused? - ADHD and Sleep apnea Hyperactivity are symptoms of adhd and sleep apnea in children Noninvasive procedure that uses piezoelectric accelerometer to measure activity levels. Best for diagnosing insomnia. - Actigraphy Asked to wear device typically 7-10 days