BRPT exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - correct answer Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - correct answer Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - correct answer The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - correct 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 EPAP setting? - correct answer To eliminate desaturations and arousals. According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to increasing pressure? - correct answer 1 What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies? - correct answer 1lmp during PAP titration when SPO2 is less than or equal to 88% for 5 or more minutes and in the absence of obstructive events. If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be used? - correct answer IPAP: 14 EPAP: 10 Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants. - correct answer Alcohol: impairs arousal response which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits upper airway activity