Domain 3

CPAP, Bilevel and Oxygen Therapy

Apply PAP interfaces, recognize intolerance and follow oxygen protocols.

100questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 100

Before PAP titration, what is the best way to improve mask acceptance?

A.Start at maximum pressureB.Allow awake fitting and practiceC.Apply the mask only after sleep onsetD.Tighten straps as much as possible

Question 2 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Before PAP titration, what is the best way to improve mask acceptance?

A.Apply the mask only after sleep onsetB.Start at maximum pressureC.Tighten straps as much as possibleD.Allow awake fitting and practice

Question 3 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Before PAP titration, what is the best way to improve mask acceptance?

A.Apply the mask only after sleep onsetB.Allow awake fitting and practiceC.Tighten straps as much as possibleD.Start at maximum pressure

Question 4 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Before PAP titration, what is the best way to improve mask acceptance?

A.Allow awake fitting and practiceB.Start at maximum pressureC.Apply the mask only after sleep onsetD.Tighten straps as much as possible

Question 5 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Before PAP titration, what is the best way to improve mask acceptance?

A.Allow awake fitting and practiceB.Start at maximum pressureC.Apply the mask only after sleep onsetD.Tighten straps as much as possible

Question 6 of 100

A nasal mask leaks because the patient opens the mouth. What should the technician address first?

A.Room lightingB.EEG sensitivityC.Leg EMG placementD.Oral leak and interface fit

Question 7 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A nasal mask leaks because the patient opens the mouth. What should the technician address first?

A.Leg EMG placementB.EEG sensitivityC.Room lightingD.Oral leak and interface fit

Question 8 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A nasal mask leaks because the patient opens the mouth. What should the technician address first?

A.Oral leak and interface fitB.Leg EMG placementC.EEG sensitivityD.Room lighting

Question 9 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A nasal mask leaks because the patient opens the mouth. What should the technician address first?

A.EEG sensitivityB.Leg EMG placementC.Oral leak and interface fitD.Room lighting

Question 10 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A nasal mask leaks because the patient opens the mouth. What should the technician address first?

A.Leg EMG placementB.EEG sensitivityC.Room lightingD.Oral leak and interface fit

Question 11 of 100

The technician recognizes persistent hypoventilation despite CPAP. What is the appropriate next step?

A.Ignore CO2 because obstruction improvedB.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ordered bilevel protocolC.Independently prescribe a new deviceD.Stop all respiratory monitoring

Question 12 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The technician recognizes persistent hypoventilation despite CPAP. What is the appropriate next step?

A.Stop all respiratory monitoringB.Ignore CO2 because obstruction improvedC.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ordered bilevel protocolD.Independently prescribe a new device

Question 13 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The technician recognizes persistent hypoventilation despite CPAP. What is the appropriate next step?

A.Independently prescribe a new deviceB.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ordered bilevel protocolC.Ignore CO2 because obstruction improvedD.Stop all respiratory monitoring

Question 14 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The technician recognizes persistent hypoventilation despite CPAP. What is the appropriate next step?

A.Independently prescribe a new deviceB.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ordered bilevel protocolC.Stop all respiratory monitoringD.Ignore CO2 because obstruction improved

Question 15 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The technician recognizes persistent hypoventilation despite CPAP. What is the appropriate next step?

A.Ignore CO2 because obstruction improvedB.Stop all respiratory monitoringC.Independently prescribe a new deviceD.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ordered bilevel protocol

Question 16 of 100

When supplemental oxygen is ordered during PAP titration, what is most important?

A.Assume oxygen treats all apneaB.Turn off oximetryC.Follow the laboratory oxygen protocol and monitor the patientD.Set flow by patient preference alone

Question 17 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. When supplemental oxygen is ordered during PAP titration, what is most important?

A.Set flow by patient preference aloneB.Follow the laboratory oxygen protocol and monitor the patientC.Turn off oximetryD.Assume oxygen treats all apnea

Question 18 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. When supplemental oxygen is ordered during PAP titration, what is most important?

A.Follow the laboratory oxygen protocol and monitor the patientB.Turn off oximetryC.Set flow by patient preference aloneD.Assume oxygen treats all apnea

Question 19 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. When supplemental oxygen is ordered during PAP titration, what is most important?

A.Set flow by patient preference aloneB.Assume oxygen treats all apneaC.Follow the laboratory oxygen protocol and monitor the patientD.Turn off oximetry

Question 20 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. When supplemental oxygen is ordered during PAP titration, what is most important?

A.Set flow by patient preference aloneB.Turn off oximetryC.Follow the laboratory oxygen protocol and monitor the patientD.Assume oxygen treats all apnea

Question 21 of 100

Which instruction best supports effective PAP use after the patient begins home therapy?

A.Remove PAP after the first awakeningB.Use PAP during every sleep period, including napsC.Use PAP only when snoring is heardD.Skip PAP during travel

Question 22 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which instruction best supports effective PAP use after the patient begins home therapy?

A.Use PAP during every sleep period, including napsB.Skip PAP during travelC.Use PAP only when snoring is heardD.Remove PAP after the first awakening

Question 23 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which instruction best supports effective PAP use after the patient begins home therapy?

A.Remove PAP after the first awakeningB.Skip PAP during travelC.Use PAP only when snoring is heardD.Use PAP during every sleep period, including naps

Question 24 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which instruction best supports effective PAP use after the patient begins home therapy?

A.Use PAP during every sleep period, including napsB.Use PAP only when snoring is heardC.Skip PAP during travelD.Remove PAP after the first awakening

Question 25 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which instruction best supports effective PAP use after the patient begins home therapy?

A.Use PAP only when snoring is heardB.Skip PAP during travelC.Use PAP during every sleep period, including napsD.Remove PAP after the first awakening

Question 26 of 100

A full-face mask leaks toward the eyes despite acceptable pressure. What should be done first?

A.Reposition and refit the cushion according to protocolB.Increase pressure immediatelyC.Tighten every strap as far as possibleD.Turn off leak monitoring

Question 27 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A full-face mask leaks toward the eyes despite acceptable pressure. What should be done first?

A.Increase pressure immediatelyB.Turn off leak monitoringC.Reposition and refit the cushion according to protocolD.Tighten every strap as far as possible

Question 28 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A full-face mask leaks toward the eyes despite acceptable pressure. What should be done first?

A.Turn off leak monitoringB.Reposition and refit the cushion according to protocolC.Tighten every strap as far as possibleD.Increase pressure immediately

Question 29 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A full-face mask leaks toward the eyes despite acceptable pressure. What should be done first?

A.Tighten every strap as far as possibleB.Increase pressure immediatelyC.Turn off leak monitoringD.Reposition and refit the cushion according to protocol

Question 30 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A full-face mask leaks toward the eyes despite acceptable pressure. What should be done first?

A.Reposition and refit the cushion according to protocolB.Tighten every strap as far as possibleC.Increase pressure immediatelyD.Turn off leak monitoring

Question 31 of 100

The patient reports dryness and nasal irritation with PAP. Which issue should be reviewed?

A.The body-position sensor onlyB.Humidification, leak and interface fitC.Stopping PAP permanentlyD.Whether EEG is in N3

Question 32 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The patient reports dryness and nasal irritation with PAP. Which issue should be reviewed?

A.Stopping PAP permanentlyB.The body-position sensor onlyC.Whether EEG is in N3D.Humidification, leak and interface fit

Question 33 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The patient reports dryness and nasal irritation with PAP. Which issue should be reviewed?

A.Whether EEG is in N3B.Humidification, leak and interface fitC.Stopping PAP permanentlyD.The body-position sensor only

Question 34 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The patient reports dryness and nasal irritation with PAP. Which issue should be reviewed?

A.Humidification, leak and interface fitB.Whether EEG is in N3C.Stopping PAP permanentlyD.The body-position sensor only

Question 35 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The patient reports dryness and nasal irritation with PAP. Which issue should be reviewed?

A.Whether EEG is in N3B.The body-position sensor onlyC.Humidification, leak and interface fitD.Stopping PAP permanently

Question 36 of 100

The patient feels pressure is overwhelming when PAP begins. What is the best initial response?

A.Reassure, review fit and use approved acclimation features or protocolB.Remove monitoringC.Tell the patient to tolerate it without discussionD.Turn pressure to maximum

Question 37 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The patient feels pressure is overwhelming when PAP begins. What is the best initial response?

A.Reassure, review fit and use approved acclimation features or protocolB.Tell the patient to tolerate it without discussionC.Turn pressure to maximumD.Remove monitoring

Question 38 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The patient feels pressure is overwhelming when PAP begins. What is the best initial response?

A.Remove monitoringB.Tell the patient to tolerate it without discussionC.Turn pressure to maximumD.Reassure, review fit and use approved acclimation features or protocol

Question 39 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The patient feels pressure is overwhelming when PAP begins. What is the best initial response?

A.Tell the patient to tolerate it without discussionB.Reassure, review fit and use approved acclimation features or protocolC.Remove monitoringD.Turn pressure to maximum

Question 40 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The patient feels pressure is overwhelming when PAP begins. What is the best initial response?

A.Tell the patient to tolerate it without discussionB.Turn pressure to maximumC.Reassure, review fit and use approved acclimation features or protocolD.Remove monitoring

Question 41 of 100

What is the main purpose of CPAP?

A.Provide one continuous pressure to maintain upper-airway patencyB.Deliver separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresC.Measure oxygen saturationD.Score sleep stages

Question 42 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What is the main purpose of CPAP?

A.Score sleep stagesB.Measure oxygen saturationC.Deliver separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresD.Provide one continuous pressure to maintain upper-airway patency

Question 43 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What is the main purpose of CPAP?

A.Provide one continuous pressure to maintain upper-airway patencyB.Deliver separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresC.Measure oxygen saturationD.Score sleep stages

Question 44 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What is the main purpose of CPAP?

A.Score sleep stagesB.Provide one continuous pressure to maintain upper-airway patencyC.Measure oxygen saturationD.Deliver separate inspiratory and expiratory pressures

Question 45 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What is the main purpose of CPAP?

A.Score sleep stagesB.Measure oxygen saturationC.Provide one continuous pressure to maintain upper-airway patencyD.Deliver separate inspiratory and expiratory pressures

Question 46 of 100

What distinguishes bilevel therapy from CPAP?

A.Bilevel is only oxygen therapyB.Bilevel provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresC.CPAP always includes a backup rateD.Bilevel has no expiratory pressure

Question 47 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What distinguishes bilevel therapy from CPAP?

A.Bilevel provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresB.Bilevel has no expiratory pressureC.Bilevel is only oxygen therapyD.CPAP always includes a backup rate

Question 48 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What distinguishes bilevel therapy from CPAP?

A.Bilevel is only oxygen therapyB.CPAP always includes a backup rateC.Bilevel provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresD.Bilevel has no expiratory pressure

Question 49 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What distinguishes bilevel therapy from CPAP?

A.CPAP always includes a backup rateB.Bilevel is only oxygen therapyC.Bilevel has no expiratory pressureD.Bilevel provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pressures

Question 50 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What distinguishes bilevel therapy from CPAP?

A.CPAP always includes a backup rateB.Bilevel is only oxygen therapyC.Bilevel provides separate inspiratory and expiratory pressuresD.Bilevel has no expiratory pressure

Question 51 of 100

Which bilevel setting primarily helps maintain upper-airway patency?

A.Only the humidifier temperatureB.Ramp durationC.Backup batteryD.EPAP

Question 52 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which bilevel setting primarily helps maintain upper-airway patency?

A.EPAPB.Ramp durationC.Backup batteryD.Only the humidifier temperature

Question 53 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which bilevel setting primarily helps maintain upper-airway patency?

A.Ramp durationB.Backup batteryC.EPAPD.Only the humidifier temperature

Question 54 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which bilevel setting primarily helps maintain upper-airway patency?

A.Only the humidifier temperatureB.EPAPC.Ramp durationD.Backup battery

Question 55 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which bilevel setting primarily helps maintain upper-airway patency?

A.Only the humidifier temperatureB.Backup batteryC.Ramp durationD.EPAP

Question 56 of 100

What is pressure support in bilevel therapy?

A.IPAP minus EPAPB.AHI minus RDIC.Oxygen flow minus leakD.EPAP minus IPAP

Question 57 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What is pressure support in bilevel therapy?

A.AHI minus RDIB.EPAP minus IPAPC.IPAP minus EPAPD.Oxygen flow minus leak

Question 58 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What is pressure support in bilevel therapy?

A.EPAP minus IPAPB.Oxygen flow minus leakC.IPAP minus EPAPD.AHI minus RDI

Question 59 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What is pressure support in bilevel therapy?

A.EPAP minus IPAPB.IPAP minus EPAPC.Oxygen flow minus leakD.AHI minus RDI

Question 60 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What is pressure support in bilevel therapy?

A.Oxygen flow minus leakB.AHI minus RDIC.EPAP minus IPAPD.IPAP minus EPAP

Question 61 of 100

In an ordered bilevel spontaneous/timed mode, what is the purpose of a backup rate?

A.Eliminate the need for respiratory monitoringB.Provide a minimum rate of machine-triggered breaths when spontaneous breathing is inadequateC.Replace EPAP for airway patencyD.Measure oxygen saturation

Question 62 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. In an ordered bilevel spontaneous/timed mode, what is the purpose of a backup rate?

A.Replace EPAP for airway patencyB.Provide a minimum rate of machine-triggered breaths when spontaneous breathing is inadequateC.Measure oxygen saturationD.Eliminate the need for respiratory monitoring

Question 63 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. In an ordered bilevel spontaneous/timed mode, what is the purpose of a backup rate?

A.Measure oxygen saturationB.Eliminate the need for respiratory monitoringC.Replace EPAP for airway patencyD.Provide a minimum rate of machine-triggered breaths when spontaneous breathing is inadequate

Question 64 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. In an ordered bilevel spontaneous/timed mode, what is the purpose of a backup rate?

A.Provide a minimum rate of machine-triggered breaths when spontaneous breathing is inadequateB.Eliminate the need for respiratory monitoringC.Replace EPAP for airway patencyD.Measure oxygen saturation

Question 65 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. In an ordered bilevel spontaneous/timed mode, what is the purpose of a backup rate?

A.Replace EPAP for airway patencyB.Eliminate the need for respiratory monitoringC.Provide a minimum rate of machine-triggered breaths when spontaneous breathing is inadequateD.Measure oxygen saturation

Question 66 of 100

Central events appear after obstructive events improve on PAP. What should be done?

A.Increase oxygen without an orderB.Document the pattern and follow the ordered escalation protocolC.Remove effort beltsD.Immediately diagnose heart failure

Question 67 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Central events appear after obstructive events improve on PAP. What should be done?

A.Document the pattern and follow the ordered escalation protocolB.Immediately diagnose heart failureC.Remove effort beltsD.Increase oxygen without an order

Question 68 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Central events appear after obstructive events improve on PAP. What should be done?

A.Increase oxygen without an orderB.Document the pattern and follow the ordered escalation protocolC.Immediately diagnose heart failureD.Remove effort belts

Question 69 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Central events appear after obstructive events improve on PAP. What should be done?

A.Remove effort beltsB.Increase oxygen without an orderC.Document the pattern and follow the ordered escalation protocolD.Immediately diagnose heart failure

Question 70 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Central events appear after obstructive events improve on PAP. What should be done?

A.Document the pattern and follow the ordered escalation protocolB.Remove effort beltsC.Increase oxygen without an orderD.Immediately diagnose heart failure

Question 71 of 100

After ordered oxygen is added, saturation improves but transcutaneous CO2 rises steadily. What is the best response?

A.Increase oxygen without limitB.Assume treatment is successful because saturation improvedC.Turn off CO2 monitoringD.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ventilation-safety protocol

Question 72 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. After ordered oxygen is added, saturation improves but transcutaneous CO2 rises steadily. What is the best response?

A.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ventilation-safety protocolB.Assume treatment is successful because saturation improvedC.Turn off CO2 monitoringD.Increase oxygen without limit

Question 73 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. After ordered oxygen is added, saturation improves but transcutaneous CO2 rises steadily. What is the best response?

A.Assume treatment is successful because saturation improvedB.Increase oxygen without limitC.Turn off CO2 monitoringD.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ventilation-safety protocol

Question 74 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. After ordered oxygen is added, saturation improves but transcutaneous CO2 rises steadily. What is the best response?

A.Assume treatment is successful because saturation improvedB.Turn off CO2 monitoringC.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ventilation-safety protocolD.Increase oxygen without limit

Question 75 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. After ordered oxygen is added, saturation improves but transcutaneous CO2 rises steadily. What is the best response?

A.Increase oxygen without limitB.Turn off CO2 monitoringC.Assume treatment is successful because saturation improvedD.Notify the supervising technologist and follow the ventilation-safety protocol

Question 76 of 100

Why does oxygen not replace PAP in obstructive sleep apnea?

A.Oxygen may improve saturation but does not reliably prevent airway collapseB.PAP measures ECG onlyC.Oxygen eliminates snoring in every patientD.Oxygen always increases obstruction

Question 77 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why does oxygen not replace PAP in obstructive sleep apnea?

A.Oxygen always increases obstructionB.PAP measures ECG onlyC.Oxygen may improve saturation but does not reliably prevent airway collapseD.Oxygen eliminates snoring in every patient

Question 78 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why does oxygen not replace PAP in obstructive sleep apnea?

A.Oxygen always increases obstructionB.Oxygen may improve saturation but does not reliably prevent airway collapseC.Oxygen eliminates snoring in every patientD.PAP measures ECG only

Question 79 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why does oxygen not replace PAP in obstructive sleep apnea?

A.Oxygen may improve saturation but does not reliably prevent airway collapseB.Oxygen eliminates snoring in every patientC.Oxygen always increases obstructionD.PAP measures ECG only

Question 80 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why does oxygen not replace PAP in obstructive sleep apnea?

A.Oxygen eliminates snoring in every patientB.PAP measures ECG onlyC.Oxygen always increases obstructionD.Oxygen may improve saturation but does not reliably prevent airway collapse

Question 81 of 100

Which patient requires particular caution for CO2 retention when oxygen is added?

A.A patient with suspected hypoventilation or chronic ventilatory impairmentB.A patient with normal ventilation and a loose leg leadC.A patient with isolated bruxismD.A patient with a delayed bedtime only

Question 82 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which patient requires particular caution for CO2 retention when oxygen is added?

A.A patient with normal ventilation and a loose leg leadB.A patient with isolated bruxismC.A patient with suspected hypoventilation or chronic ventilatory impairmentD.A patient with a delayed bedtime only

Question 83 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which patient requires particular caution for CO2 retention when oxygen is added?

A.A patient with isolated bruxismB.A patient with a delayed bedtime onlyC.A patient with normal ventilation and a loose leg leadD.A patient with suspected hypoventilation or chronic ventilatory impairment

Question 84 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which patient requires particular caution for CO2 retention when oxygen is added?

A.A patient with a delayed bedtime onlyB.A patient with isolated bruxismC.A patient with suspected hypoventilation or chronic ventilatory impairmentD.A patient with normal ventilation and a loose leg lead

Question 85 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which patient requires particular caution for CO2 retention when oxygen is added?

A.A patient with isolated bruxismB.A patient with normal ventilation and a loose leg leadC.A patient with a delayed bedtime onlyD.A patient with suspected hypoventilation or chronic ventilatory impairment

Question 86 of 100

A mask causes a pressure injury on the nasal bridge. What should be done?

A.Stop, assess the skin and refit or change the interface according to protocolB.Apply unapproved medicationC.Tighten the straps furtherD.Ignore it until morning

Question 87 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A mask causes a pressure injury on the nasal bridge. What should be done?

A.Tighten the straps furtherB.Ignore it until morningC.Stop, assess the skin and refit or change the interface according to protocolD.Apply unapproved medication

Question 88 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A mask causes a pressure injury on the nasal bridge. What should be done?

A.Stop, assess the skin and refit or change the interface according to protocolB.Tighten the straps furtherC.Apply unapproved medicationD.Ignore it until morning

Question 89 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A mask causes a pressure injury on the nasal bridge. What should be done?

A.Apply unapproved medicationB.Stop, assess the skin and refit or change the interface according to protocolC.Ignore it until morningD.Tighten the straps further

Question 90 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A mask causes a pressure injury on the nasal bridge. What should be done?

A.Apply unapproved medicationB.Ignore it until morningC.Stop, assess the skin and refit or change the interface according to protocolD.Tighten the straps further

Question 91 of 100

A patient becomes claustrophobic when the mask is applied. What is the best approach?

A.Force the mask in placeB.Start at maximum pressureC.Use gradual desensitization, reassurance and interface alternatives allowed by protocolD.Cancel monitoring without assessment

Question 92 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient becomes claustrophobic when the mask is applied. What is the best approach?

A.Force the mask in placeB.Use gradual desensitization, reassurance and interface alternatives allowed by protocolC.Cancel monitoring without assessmentD.Start at maximum pressure

Question 93 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient becomes claustrophobic when the mask is applied. What is the best approach?

A.Force the mask in placeB.Use gradual desensitization, reassurance and interface alternatives allowed by protocolC.Start at maximum pressureD.Cancel monitoring without assessment

Question 94 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient becomes claustrophobic when the mask is applied. What is the best approach?

A.Force the mask in placeB.Cancel monitoring without assessmentC.Start at maximum pressureD.Use gradual desensitization, reassurance and interface alternatives allowed by protocol

Question 95 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient becomes claustrophobic when the mask is applied. What is the best approach?

A.Force the mask in placeB.Start at maximum pressureC.Cancel monitoring without assessmentD.Use gradual desensitization, reassurance and interface alternatives allowed by protocol

Question 96 of 100

A PAP download or titration shows very large leak and persistent events. What should be addressed before major pressure escalation?

A.The patient’s breakfastB.Leg-movement index onlyC.Leak source and interface reliabilityD.The room wall colour

Question 97 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A PAP download or titration shows very large leak and persistent events. What should be addressed before major pressure escalation?

A.The patient’s breakfastB.Leak source and interface reliabilityC.The room wall colourD.Leg-movement index only

Question 98 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A PAP download or titration shows very large leak and persistent events. What should be addressed before major pressure escalation?

A.Leg-movement index onlyB.The patient’s breakfastC.The room wall colourD.Leak source and interface reliability

Question 99 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A PAP download or titration shows very large leak and persistent events. What should be addressed before major pressure escalation?

A.The patient’s breakfastB.Leg-movement index onlyC.The room wall colourD.Leak source and interface reliability

Question 100 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A PAP download or titration shows very large leak and persistent events. What should be addressed before major pressure escalation?

A.Leg-movement index onlyB.Leak source and interface reliabilityC.The room wall colourD.The patient’s breakfast

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