Domain 1

Artifact Recognition and Troubleshooting

Recognize common artifacts and take appropriate corrective action.

4questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 4

The pulse oximeter suddenly reads 72%, but the pleth waveform is irregular and the patient is talking comfortably. What is the best first action?

A.Start oxygen immediatelyB.Score hypoxemia without reviewC.Increase EEG gainD.Inspect and reposition the oximeter sensor

Question 2 of 4

A loose EEG electrode causes abrupt sharp transients that appear and disappear. Which artifact is likely?

A.SnoringB.Electrode poppingC.REM eye movementsD.Central apnea

Question 3 of 4

Slow baseline drift appears as the patient sweats. What should the technician try first?

A.Apply maximum high-frequency filteringB.Remove all EEG channelsC.Increase PAP pressureD.Improve comfort and electrode contact

Question 4 of 4

A 60-Hz pattern appears in many channels at once. What is the best initial approach?

A.Replace only the leg electrodeB.Look for a common electrical sourceC.Score an arousalD.Increase oxygen flow

Reference framework

These are independently written educational questions aligned to the public BRPT blueprint and professional technical references. Always use the current official scoring manual, laboratory policy and clinician orders in practice.