Domain 1

Patient Assessment and Preparation

Verify orders, interview the patient and establish a safe baseline.

100questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 100

Before applying sensors, what should the technician verify first?

A.The morning report wordingB.The anticipated final diagnosisC.The clinician order and patient identityD.The highest PAP pressure

Question 2 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Before applying sensors, what should the technician verify first?

A.The morning report wordingB.The highest PAP pressureC.The clinician order and patient identityD.The anticipated final diagnosis

Question 3 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Before applying sensors, what should the technician verify first?

A.The morning report wordingB.The clinician order and patient identityC.The anticipated final diagnosisD.The highest PAP pressure

Question 4 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Before applying sensors, what should the technician verify first?

A.The clinician order and patient identityB.The highest PAP pressureC.The anticipated final diagnosisD.The morning report wording

Question 5 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Before applying sensors, what should the technician verify first?

A.The clinician order and patient identityB.The anticipated final diagnosisC.The morning report wordingD.The highest PAP pressure

Question 6 of 100

A patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What is the best action?

A.Cancel without consulting anyoneB.Ignore the historyC.Use approved alternatives and document the allergyD.Use extra adhesive

Question 7 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What is the best action?

A.Ignore the historyB.Cancel without consulting anyoneC.Use extra adhesiveD.Use approved alternatives and document the allergy

Question 8 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What is the best action?

A.Use extra adhesiveB.Use approved alternatives and document the allergyC.Ignore the historyD.Cancel without consulting anyone

Question 9 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What is the best action?

A.Ignore the historyB.Cancel without consulting anyoneC.Use extra adhesiveD.Use approved alternatives and document the allergy

Question 10 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What is the best action?

A.Use extra adhesiveB.Ignore the historyC.Use approved alternatives and document the allergyD.Cancel without consulting anyone

Question 11 of 100

Which baseline finding most directly increases nighttime fall risk?

A.Stable daytime blood pressureB.Unsteady gait with frequent nocturiaC.Corrected visionD.A preference for side sleeping

Question 12 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which baseline finding most directly increases nighttime fall risk?

A.A preference for side sleepingB.Stable daytime blood pressureC.Corrected visionD.Unsteady gait with frequent nocturia

Question 13 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which baseline finding most directly increases nighttime fall risk?

A.Corrected visionB.A preference for side sleepingC.Unsteady gait with frequent nocturiaD.Stable daytime blood pressure

Question 14 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which baseline finding most directly increases nighttime fall risk?

A.A preference for side sleepingB.Unsteady gait with frequent nocturiaC.Corrected visionD.Stable daytime blood pressure

Question 15 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which baseline finding most directly increases nighttime fall risk?

A.Unsteady gait with frequent nocturiaB.A preference for side sleepingC.Corrected visionD.Stable daytime blood pressure

Question 16 of 100

Why is medication timing documented before PSG?

A.It determines room temperatureB.All medications must be stoppedC.Medication history changes electrode labelsD.Medications may affect sleep, breathing or alertness

Question 17 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why is medication timing documented before PSG?

A.It determines room temperatureB.All medications must be stoppedC.Medications may affect sleep, breathing or alertnessD.Medication history changes electrode labels

Question 18 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why is medication timing documented before PSG?

A.Medications may affect sleep, breathing or alertnessB.All medications must be stoppedC.It determines room temperatureD.Medication history changes electrode labels

Question 19 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why is medication timing documented before PSG?

A.Medications may affect sleep, breathing or alertnessB.Medication history changes electrode labelsC.All medications must be stoppedD.It determines room temperature

Question 20 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why is medication timing documented before PSG?

A.It determines room temperatureB.All medications must be stoppedC.Medications may affect sleep, breathing or alertnessD.Medication history changes electrode labels

Question 21 of 100

Before beginning hookup, the name on the order differs from the patient wristband. What should the technician do?

A.Proceed using the order nameB.Resolve the identity discrepancy before testingC.Change the wristband without authorizationD.Ask the patient to choose which name to use

Question 22 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Before beginning hookup, the name on the order differs from the patient wristband. What should the technician do?

A.Ask the patient to choose which name to useB.Proceed using the order nameC.Resolve the identity discrepancy before testingD.Change the wristband without authorization

Question 23 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Before beginning hookup, the name on the order differs from the patient wristband. What should the technician do?

A.Proceed using the order nameB.Resolve the identity discrepancy before testingC.Change the wristband without authorizationD.Ask the patient to choose which name to use

Question 24 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Before beginning hookup, the name on the order differs from the patient wristband. What should the technician do?

A.Resolve the identity discrepancy before testingB.Ask the patient to choose which name to useC.Change the wristband without authorizationD.Proceed using the order name

Question 25 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Before beginning hookup, the name on the order differs from the patient wristband. What should the technician do?

A.Ask the patient to choose which name to useB.Proceed using the order nameC.Resolve the identity discrepancy before testingD.Change the wristband without authorization

Question 26 of 100

A patient reports taking a sedating medication immediately before arrival. What is the most appropriate action?

A.Document the medication, dose and timeB.Assume the study is invalidC.Tell the patient to stop it permanentlyD.Omit respiratory monitoring

Question 27 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient reports taking a sedating medication immediately before arrival. What is the most appropriate action?

A.Document the medication, dose and timeB.Assume the study is invalidC.Tell the patient to stop it permanentlyD.Omit respiratory monitoring

Question 28 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient reports taking a sedating medication immediately before arrival. What is the most appropriate action?

A.Assume the study is invalidB.Omit respiratory monitoringC.Document the medication, dose and timeD.Tell the patient to stop it permanently

Question 29 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient reports taking a sedating medication immediately before arrival. What is the most appropriate action?

A.Document the medication, dose and timeB.Assume the study is invalidC.Omit respiratory monitoringD.Tell the patient to stop it permanently

Question 30 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient reports taking a sedating medication immediately before arrival. What is the most appropriate action?

A.Tell the patient to stop it permanentlyB.Assume the study is invalidC.Omit respiratory monitoringD.Document the medication, dose and time

Question 31 of 100

A patient uses a walker and expects frequent nighttime toileting. Which preparation is best?

A.Plan assisted toileting and keep the route clearB.Remove the walker to reduce clutterC.Restrict all fluids after arrivalD.Tell the patient not to leave bed

Question 32 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient uses a walker and expects frequent nighttime toileting. Which preparation is best?

A.Tell the patient not to leave bedB.Remove the walker to reduce clutterC.Restrict all fluids after arrivalD.Plan assisted toileting and keep the route clear

Question 33 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient uses a walker and expects frequent nighttime toileting. Which preparation is best?

A.Tell the patient not to leave bedB.Plan assisted toileting and keep the route clearC.Remove the walker to reduce clutterD.Restrict all fluids after arrival

Question 34 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient uses a walker and expects frequent nighttime toileting. Which preparation is best?

A.Restrict all fluids after arrivalB.Tell the patient not to leave bedC.Remove the walker to reduce clutterD.Plan assisted toileting and keep the route clear

Question 35 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient uses a walker and expects frequent nighttime toileting. Which preparation is best?

A.Restrict all fluids after arrivalB.Tell the patient not to leave bedC.Remove the walker to reduce clutterD.Plan assisted toileting and keep the route clear

Question 36 of 100

The patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What should occur before electrode application?

A.Omit all channels without consultationB.Use extra adhesive for securityC.Document the allergy and select approved alternativesD.Abrade the skin more aggressively

Question 37 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What should occur before electrode application?

A.Omit all channels without consultationB.Use extra adhesive for securityC.Document the allergy and select approved alternativesD.Abrade the skin more aggressively

Question 38 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What should occur before electrode application?

A.Omit all channels without consultationB.Abrade the skin more aggressivelyC.Use extra adhesive for securityD.Document the allergy and select approved alternatives

Question 39 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What should occur before electrode application?

A.Document the allergy and select approved alternativesB.Use extra adhesive for securityC.Abrade the skin more aggressivelyD.Omit all channels without consultation

Question 40 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The patient reports a severe adhesive allergy. What should occur before electrode application?

A.Abrade the skin more aggressivelyB.Omit all channels without consultationC.Document the allergy and select approved alternativesD.Use extra adhesive for security

Question 41 of 100

Which baseline information is most useful before lights out?

A.Vital signs and relevant symptomsB.The patient’s favourite television programC.The morning staff scheduleD.The technician’s preferred montage only

Question 42 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which baseline information is most useful before lights out?

A.The patient’s favourite television programB.The technician’s preferred montage onlyC.The morning staff scheduleD.Vital signs and relevant symptoms

Question 43 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which baseline information is most useful before lights out?

A.The morning staff scheduleB.Vital signs and relevant symptomsC.The patient’s favourite television programD.The technician’s preferred montage only

Question 44 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which baseline information is most useful before lights out?

A.The patient’s favourite television programB.Vital signs and relevant symptomsC.The morning staff scheduleD.The technician’s preferred montage only

Question 45 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which baseline information is most useful before lights out?

A.The technician’s preferred montage onlyB.The patient’s favourite television programC.The morning staff scheduleD.Vital signs and relevant symptoms

Question 46 of 100

A patient normally uses prescribed oxygen during sleep. What must be verified?

A.The patient’s preferred room temperature onlyB.The ordered flow, delivery method and conditions of useC.Whether the oxygen concentrator is quietD.The brand colour of the tubing

Question 47 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient normally uses prescribed oxygen during sleep. What must be verified?

A.The patient’s preferred room temperature onlyB.The brand colour of the tubingC.Whether the oxygen concentrator is quietD.The ordered flow, delivery method and conditions of use

Question 48 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient normally uses prescribed oxygen during sleep. What must be verified?

A.Whether the oxygen concentrator is quietB.The brand colour of the tubingC.The ordered flow, delivery method and conditions of useD.The patient’s preferred room temperature only

Question 49 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient normally uses prescribed oxygen during sleep. What must be verified?

A.The ordered flow, delivery method and conditions of useB.Whether the oxygen concentrator is quietC.The brand colour of the tubingD.The patient’s preferred room temperature only

Question 50 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient normally uses prescribed oxygen during sleep. What must be verified?

A.The patient’s preferred room temperature onlyB.Whether the oxygen concentrator is quietC.The ordered flow, delivery method and conditions of useD.The brand colour of the tubing

Question 51 of 100

A patient arrives with fever and a new productive cough. What is the best first step?

A.Remove respiratory sensorsB.Ignore symptoms because PSG is noninvasiveC.Give an unprescribed antibioticD.Apply the facility infection-control and clinical-assessment process

Question 52 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient arrives with fever and a new productive cough. What is the best first step?

A.Ignore symptoms because PSG is noninvasiveB.Apply the facility infection-control and clinical-assessment processC.Give an unprescribed antibioticD.Remove respiratory sensors

Question 53 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient arrives with fever and a new productive cough. What is the best first step?

A.Remove respiratory sensorsB.Give an unprescribed antibioticC.Ignore symptoms because PSG is noninvasiveD.Apply the facility infection-control and clinical-assessment process

Question 54 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient arrives with fever and a new productive cough. What is the best first step?

A.Apply the facility infection-control and clinical-assessment processB.Ignore symptoms because PSG is noninvasiveC.Give an unprescribed antibioticD.Remove respiratory sensors

Question 55 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient arrives with fever and a new productive cough. What is the best first step?

A.Give an unprescribed antibioticB.Remove respiratory sensorsC.Apply the facility infection-control and clinical-assessment processD.Ignore symptoms because PSG is noninvasive

Question 56 of 100

A patient has limited English proficiency and does not understand the procedure. What is best?

A.Proceed without orientationB.Ask another patient to translateC.Obtain consent from any available visitorD.Use an approved interpreter process

Question 57 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient has limited English proficiency and does not understand the procedure. What is best?

A.Use an approved interpreter processB.Ask another patient to translateC.Obtain consent from any available visitorD.Proceed without orientation

Question 58 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient has limited English proficiency and does not understand the procedure. What is best?

A.Use an approved interpreter processB.Obtain consent from any available visitorC.Proceed without orientationD.Ask another patient to translate

Question 59 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient has limited English proficiency and does not understand the procedure. What is best?

A.Proceed without orientationB.Use an approved interpreter processC.Obtain consent from any available visitorD.Ask another patient to translate

Question 60 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient has limited English proficiency and does not understand the procedure. What is best?

A.Ask another patient to translateB.Use an approved interpreter processC.Proceed without orientationD.Obtain consent from any available visitor

Question 61 of 100

Why are questionnaires such as sleepiness or apnea-risk tools reviewed before testing?

A.They add structured information to the clinical assessmentB.They replace the clinician orderC.They determine the final diagnosis by themselvesD.They allow removal of physiologic channels

Question 62 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why are questionnaires such as sleepiness or apnea-risk tools reviewed before testing?

A.They add structured information to the clinical assessmentB.They replace the clinician orderC.They allow removal of physiologic channelsD.They determine the final diagnosis by themselves

Question 63 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why are questionnaires such as sleepiness or apnea-risk tools reviewed before testing?

A.They allow removal of physiologic channelsB.They replace the clinician orderC.They determine the final diagnosis by themselvesD.They add structured information to the clinical assessment

Question 64 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why are questionnaires such as sleepiness or apnea-risk tools reviewed before testing?

A.They add structured information to the clinical assessmentB.They replace the clinician orderC.They allow removal of physiologic channelsD.They determine the final diagnosis by themselves

Question 65 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why are questionnaires such as sleepiness or apnea-risk tools reviewed before testing?

A.They add structured information to the clinical assessmentB.They determine the final diagnosis by themselvesC.They allow removal of physiologic channelsD.They replace the clinician order

Question 66 of 100

An MSLT is scheduled after an overnight study. Which pretest information is especially important?

A.The patient’s shoe sizeB.Whether the patient prefers musicC.Prior sleep schedule and adequacy of sleepD.The laboratory wall colour

Question 67 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. An MSLT is scheduled after an overnight study. Which pretest information is especially important?

A.Whether the patient prefers musicB.Prior sleep schedule and adequacy of sleepC.The patient’s shoe sizeD.The laboratory wall colour

Question 68 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. An MSLT is scheduled after an overnight study. Which pretest information is especially important?

A.The laboratory wall colourB.The patient’s shoe sizeC.Prior sleep schedule and adequacy of sleepD.Whether the patient prefers music

Question 69 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. An MSLT is scheduled after an overnight study. Which pretest information is especially important?

A.Whether the patient prefers musicB.Prior sleep schedule and adequacy of sleepC.The laboratory wall colourD.The patient’s shoe size

Question 70 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. An MSLT is scheduled after an overnight study. Which pretest information is especially important?

A.Whether the patient prefers musicB.The laboratory wall colourC.The patient’s shoe sizeD.Prior sleep schedule and adequacy of sleep

Question 71 of 100

A child is anxious and a caregiver will remain overnight. What is the best approach?

A.Exclude the caregiver automaticallyB.Explain the procedure in age-appropriate language and define the caregiver roleC.Restrain the child for hookupD.Delay all orientation until after sleep

Question 72 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A child is anxious and a caregiver will remain overnight. What is the best approach?

A.Exclude the caregiver automaticallyB.Delay all orientation until after sleepC.Explain the procedure in age-appropriate language and define the caregiver roleD.Restrain the child for hookup

Question 73 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A child is anxious and a caregiver will remain overnight. What is the best approach?

A.Exclude the caregiver automaticallyB.Delay all orientation until after sleepC.Explain the procedure in age-appropriate language and define the caregiver roleD.Restrain the child for hookup

Question 74 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A child is anxious and a caregiver will remain overnight. What is the best approach?

A.Restrain the child for hookupB.Delay all orientation until after sleepC.Exclude the caregiver automaticallyD.Explain the procedure in age-appropriate language and define the caregiver role

Question 75 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A child is anxious and a caregiver will remain overnight. What is the best approach?

A.Delay all orientation until after sleepB.Restrain the child for hookupC.Explain the procedure in age-appropriate language and define the caregiver roleD.Exclude the caregiver automatically

Question 76 of 100

A patient develops crushing chest pain and diaphoresis before hookup. What is the priority?

A.Wait for the morning physicianB.Ask the patient to sleep supineC.Complete the montage firstD.Activate the facility emergency response process

Question 77 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient develops crushing chest pain and diaphoresis before hookup. What is the priority?

A.Activate the facility emergency response processB.Ask the patient to sleep supineC.Complete the montage firstD.Wait for the morning physician

Question 78 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient develops crushing chest pain and diaphoresis before hookup. What is the priority?

A.Wait for the morning physicianB.Activate the facility emergency response processC.Complete the montage firstD.Ask the patient to sleep supine

Question 79 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient develops crushing chest pain and diaphoresis before hookup. What is the priority?

A.Ask the patient to sleep supineB.Wait for the morning physicianC.Complete the montage firstD.Activate the facility emergency response process

Question 80 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient develops crushing chest pain and diaphoresis before hookup. What is the priority?

A.Activate the facility emergency response processB.Ask the patient to sleep supineC.Complete the montage firstD.Wait for the morning physician

Question 81 of 100

A patient has a history of nocturnal seizures. Which preparation is most appropriate?

A.Use HSAT instead without an orderB.Review seizure precautions and the ordered montageC.Turn off video recordingD.Remove ECG monitoring

Question 82 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient has a history of nocturnal seizures. Which preparation is most appropriate?

A.Review seizure precautions and the ordered montageB.Turn off video recordingC.Use HSAT instead without an orderD.Remove ECG monitoring

Question 83 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient has a history of nocturnal seizures. Which preparation is most appropriate?

A.Turn off video recordingB.Remove ECG monitoringC.Use HSAT instead without an orderD.Review seizure precautions and the ordered montage

Question 84 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient has a history of nocturnal seizures. Which preparation is most appropriate?

A.Review seizure precautions and the ordered montageB.Turn off video recordingC.Use HSAT instead without an orderD.Remove ECG monitoring

Question 85 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient has a history of nocturnal seizures. Which preparation is most appropriate?

A.Use HSAT instead without an orderB.Remove ECG monitoringC.Review seizure precautions and the ordered montageD.Turn off video recording

Question 86 of 100

A visitor asks to see another patient’s sleep-study results. What should the technician do?

A.Share only the AHIB.Show the report without identifiersC.Protect confidentiality and decline unauthorized disclosureD.Ask the visitor to photograph the screen

Question 87 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A visitor asks to see another patient’s sleep-study results. What should the technician do?

A.Share only the AHIB.Show the report without identifiersC.Ask the visitor to photograph the screenD.Protect confidentiality and decline unauthorized disclosure

Question 88 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A visitor asks to see another patient’s sleep-study results. What should the technician do?

A.Share only the AHIB.Ask the visitor to photograph the screenC.Show the report without identifiersD.Protect confidentiality and decline unauthorized disclosure

Question 89 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A visitor asks to see another patient’s sleep-study results. What should the technician do?

A.Show the report without identifiersB.Protect confidentiality and decline unauthorized disclosureC.Share only the AHID.Ask the visitor to photograph the screen

Question 90 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A visitor asks to see another patient’s sleep-study results. What should the technician do?

A.Share only the AHIB.Show the report without identifiersC.Protect confidentiality and decline unauthorized disclosureD.Ask the visitor to photograph the screen

Question 91 of 100

A patient reports severe shoulder pain and cannot tolerate the usual position. What is best?

A.Give an unprescribed analgesicB.Document the limitation and use safe approved accommodationsC.Force the usual positionD.Cancel every channel

Question 92 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient reports severe shoulder pain and cannot tolerate the usual position. What is best?

A.Give an unprescribed analgesicB.Cancel every channelC.Force the usual positionD.Document the limitation and use safe approved accommodations

Question 93 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient reports severe shoulder pain and cannot tolerate the usual position. What is best?

A.Cancel every channelB.Document the limitation and use safe approved accommodationsC.Force the usual positionD.Give an unprescribed analgesic

Question 94 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient reports severe shoulder pain and cannot tolerate the usual position. What is best?

A.Give an unprescribed analgesicB.Document the limitation and use safe approved accommodationsC.Force the usual positionD.Cancel every channel

Question 95 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient reports severe shoulder pain and cannot tolerate the usual position. What is best?

A.Cancel every channelB.Give an unprescribed analgesicC.Force the usual positionD.Document the limitation and use safe approved accommodations

Question 96 of 100

The clinician order is unclear about whether PAP titration is authorized. What should the technician do?

A.Start bilevel at maximum pressureB.Assume titration is allowedC.Clarify the order through the approved chain before changing therapyD.Ask the patient to prescribe the plan

Question 97 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The clinician order is unclear about whether PAP titration is authorized. What should the technician do?

A.Start bilevel at maximum pressureB.Clarify the order through the approved chain before changing therapyC.Assume titration is allowedD.Ask the patient to prescribe the plan

Question 98 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The clinician order is unclear about whether PAP titration is authorized. What should the technician do?

A.Ask the patient to prescribe the planB.Clarify the order through the approved chain before changing therapyC.Assume titration is allowedD.Start bilevel at maximum pressure

Question 99 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The clinician order is unclear about whether PAP titration is authorized. What should the technician do?

A.Clarify the order through the approved chain before changing therapyB.Ask the patient to prescribe the planC.Start bilevel at maximum pressureD.Assume titration is allowed

Question 100 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The clinician order is unclear about whether PAP titration is authorized. What should the technician do?

A.Start bilevel at maximum pressureB.Clarify the order through the approved chain before changing therapyC.Assume titration is allowedD.Ask the patient to prescribe the plan

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.