CPSGT and RPSGT Exam A (Part 1) Latest Update 2024-2025 Exam Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
(MSLT) The only time that a shorter four nap test is acceptable is in patients being
evaluated for possible narcolepsy, - CORRECT ANSWER: who have had at least two
REM periods during the study.
A CPAP titration can start at: - CORRECT ANSWER: a recommended 4cm H2O min and 20cm H20 max.
AASM recommendations for scoring apneas in pediatric patients are as follows: -
CORRECT ANSWER: an apnea should be scored as obstructive when apnea criteria is
met for 2 breaths during baseline breathing and there is presense of respiratory effort throughout the period of absent airflow.
AASM recommended guidelines for performance of MSLTs is required patients: -
CORRECT ANSWER: to have five nap opportunities separated by two hour intervals.
An upward titration in 1 cm H20 increments : - CORRECT ANSWER: following each 5 minute period should be continued until greater than 30 mins is observed without respiratory events.
Bipolar montage - CORRECT ANSWER: displays the difference between two active
electrodes.
Both intercoastal EMG and inductance plethysmography (recording bands) are methods for recording: - CORRECT ANSWER: respiratory effort.
Display montages can be: - CORRECT ANSWER: bipolar or referential.
For patients younger than 12 years of age, - CORRECT ANSWER: the Academy
recommends an upward titration in 1 cm H2O
Gain is: - CORRECT ANSWER: an amplifier control used in place of sensitivity control to increase or decrease signal amplitude (sensitivity)
If a patient is unable to initiate sleep during a nap opportunity: - CORRECT ANSWER: it is counted as a 20 minute sleep latency and the test continues (MSLTs).
In addition to providing function, physiological calibrations provide baseline data, which
can provide baseline data, - CORRECT ANSWER: which can be as important as a
reference when scoring and interpreting data.
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