Domain 1

Polysomnography Procedures

Follow adult, pediatric, daytime and home-testing protocols.

100questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 100

What should occur immediately before lights out in a standard PSG?

A.Turn off videoB.Remove the oximeterC.Delete the patient historyD.Verify signals and complete physiologic calibrations

Question 2 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What should occur immediately before lights out in a standard PSG?

A.Verify signals and complete physiologic calibrationsB.Turn off videoC.Delete the patient historyD.Remove the oximeter

Question 3 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What should occur immediately before lights out in a standard PSG?

A.Delete the patient historyB.Remove the oximeterC.Verify signals and complete physiologic calibrationsD.Turn off video

Question 4 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What should occur immediately before lights out in a standard PSG?

A.Verify signals and complete physiologic calibrationsB.Remove the oximeterC.Delete the patient historyD.Turn off video

Question 5 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What should occur immediately before lights out in a standard PSG?

A.Remove the oximeterB.Delete the patient historyC.Turn off videoD.Verify signals and complete physiologic calibrations

Question 6 of 100

Which daytime test measures the tendency to fall asleep?

A.Routine spirometryB.MWTC.MSLTD.HSAT

Question 7 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Which daytime test measures the tendency to fall asleep?

A.Routine spirometryB.HSATC.MSLTD.MWT

Question 8 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Which daytime test measures the tendency to fall asleep?

A.Routine spirometryB.HSATC.MWTD.MSLT

Question 9 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Which daytime test measures the tendency to fall asleep?

A.MSLTB.MWTC.Routine spirometryD.HSAT

Question 10 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Which daytime test measures the tendency to fall asleep?

A.Routine spirometryB.MSLTC.HSATD.MWT

Question 11 of 100

A key HSAT airflow channel is absent for most of the recording. What should be documented?

A.A normal REI of zeroB.The technical inadequacy and signal-loss durationC.That no follow-up is neededD.A diagnosis of insomnia

Question 12 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A key HSAT airflow channel is absent for most of the recording. What should be documented?

A.The technical inadequacy and signal-loss durationB.That no follow-up is neededC.A diagnosis of insomniaD.A normal REI of zero

Question 13 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A key HSAT airflow channel is absent for most of the recording. What should be documented?

A.A normal REI of zeroB.That no follow-up is neededC.A diagnosis of insomniaD.The technical inadequacy and signal-loss duration

Question 14 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A key HSAT airflow channel is absent for most of the recording. What should be documented?

A.The technical inadequacy and signal-loss durationB.A normal REI of zeroC.That no follow-up is neededD.A diagnosis of insomnia

Question 15 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A key HSAT airflow channel is absent for most of the recording. What should be documented?

A.A diagnosis of insomniaB.The technical inadequacy and signal-loss durationC.A normal REI of zeroD.That no follow-up is needed

Question 16 of 100

Why is synchronized video useful during a parasomnia study?

A.It measures oxygen saturationB.It replaces EEGC.It sets PAP pressureD.It links observed behaviour to physiologic signals

Question 17 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why is synchronized video useful during a parasomnia study?

A.It replaces EEGB.It links observed behaviour to physiologic signalsC.It measures oxygen saturationD.It sets PAP pressure

Question 18 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why is synchronized video useful during a parasomnia study?

A.It replaces EEGB.It measures oxygen saturationC.It links observed behaviour to physiologic signalsD.It sets PAP pressure

Question 19 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why is synchronized video useful during a parasomnia study?

A.It replaces EEGB.It links observed behaviour to physiologic signalsC.It sets PAP pressureD.It measures oxygen saturation

Question 20 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why is synchronized video useful during a parasomnia study?

A.It replaces EEGB.It sets PAP pressureC.It links observed behaviour to physiologic signalsD.It measures oxygen saturation

Question 21 of 100

What should be documented at lights out?

A.Nothing until lights onB.The morning score reportC.Only the patient’s diagnosisD.The clock time and relevant study conditions

Question 22 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What should be documented at lights out?

A.The morning score reportB.Only the patient’s diagnosisC.The clock time and relevant study conditionsD.Nothing until lights on

Question 23 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What should be documented at lights out?

A.Nothing until lights onB.The morning score reportC.Only the patient’s diagnosisD.The clock time and relevant study conditions

Question 24 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What should be documented at lights out?

A.The morning score reportB.The clock time and relevant study conditionsC.Only the patient’s diagnosisD.Nothing until lights on

Question 25 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What should be documented at lights out?

A.The morning score reportB.Nothing until lights onC.The clock time and relevant study conditionsD.Only the patient’s diagnosis

Question 26 of 100

During an attended PSG, the patient disconnects the airflow cannula. What should the technician do?

A.Turn off effort channelsB.Restore the sensor promptly and document the interruptionC.Delete the entire studyD.Ignore the loss until morning

Question 27 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. During an attended PSG, the patient disconnects the airflow cannula. What should the technician do?

A.Restore the sensor promptly and document the interruptionB.Turn off effort channelsC.Ignore the loss until morningD.Delete the entire study

Question 28 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. During an attended PSG, the patient disconnects the airflow cannula. What should the technician do?

A.Ignore the loss until morningB.Turn off effort channelsC.Restore the sensor promptly and document the interruptionD.Delete the entire study

Question 29 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. During an attended PSG, the patient disconnects the airflow cannula. What should the technician do?

A.Delete the entire studyB.Restore the sensor promptly and document the interruptionC.Ignore the loss until morningD.Turn off effort channels

Question 30 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. During an attended PSG, the patient disconnects the airflow cannula. What should the technician do?

A.Ignore the loss until morningB.Turn off effort channelsC.Restore the sensor promptly and document the interruptionD.Delete the entire study

Question 31 of 100

What is especially important during pediatric PSG?

A.Eliminating caregiver involvement in every caseB.Omitting videoC.Age-appropriate communication and continuous safety awarenessD.Using adult-only explanations

Question 32 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What is especially important during pediatric PSG?

A.Omitting videoB.Using adult-only explanationsC.Eliminating caregiver involvement in every caseD.Age-appropriate communication and continuous safety awareness

Question 33 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What is especially important during pediatric PSG?

A.Eliminating caregiver involvement in every caseB.Age-appropriate communication and continuous safety awarenessC.Using adult-only explanationsD.Omitting video

Question 34 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What is especially important during pediatric PSG?

A.Age-appropriate communication and continuous safety awarenessB.Omitting videoC.Eliminating caregiver involvement in every caseD.Using adult-only explanations

Question 35 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What is especially important during pediatric PSG?

A.Eliminating caregiver involvement in every caseB.Age-appropriate communication and continuous safety awarenessC.Omitting videoD.Using adult-only explanations

Question 36 of 100

Before an MSLT begins, what should be confirmed?

A.That the patient drank caffeineB.That PAP was removed regardless of orderC.That all naps will be skippedD.Adequate prior-night sleep opportunity and protocol requirements

Question 37 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Before an MSLT begins, what should be confirmed?

A.Adequate prior-night sleep opportunity and protocol requirementsB.That all naps will be skippedC.That PAP was removed regardless of orderD.That the patient drank caffeine

Question 38 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Before an MSLT begins, what should be confirmed?

A.That all naps will be skippedB.That the patient drank caffeineC.That PAP was removed regardless of orderD.Adequate prior-night sleep opportunity and protocol requirements

Question 39 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Before an MSLT begins, what should be confirmed?

A.Adequate prior-night sleep opportunity and protocol requirementsB.That the patient drank caffeineC.That PAP was removed regardless of orderD.That all naps will be skipped

Question 40 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Before an MSLT begins, what should be confirmed?

A.That PAP was removed regardless of orderB.Adequate prior-night sleep opportunity and protocol requirementsC.That all naps will be skippedD.That the patient drank caffeine

Question 41 of 100

What is the purpose of the MWT?

A.Assess ability to remain awake under standardized conditionsB.Replace overnight PSGC.Measure leg strengthD.Determine mask size

Question 42 of 100

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

A.Assess ability to remain awake under standardized conditionsB.Replace overnight PSGC.Measure leg strengthD.Determine mask size

Question 43 of 100

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

A.Replace overnight PSGB.Assess ability to remain awake under standardized conditionsC.Measure leg strengthD.Determine mask size

Question 44 of 100

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

A.Assess ability to remain awake under standardized conditionsB.Determine mask sizeC.Measure leg strengthD.Replace overnight PSG

Question 45 of 100

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

A.Replace overnight PSGB.Measure leg strengthC.Determine mask sizeD.Assess ability to remain awake under standardized conditions

Question 46 of 100

A patient is using an HSAT device at home. Which instruction is essential?

A.How to alter prescribed oxygenB.How to change the diagnosisC.How to apply sensors and what to do if a signal becomes disconnectedD.How to delete poor data

Question 47 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient is using an HSAT device at home. Which instruction is essential?

A.How to alter prescribed oxygenB.How to delete poor dataC.How to apply sensors and what to do if a signal becomes disconnectedD.How to change the diagnosis

Question 48 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient is using an HSAT device at home. Which instruction is essential?

A.How to alter prescribed oxygenB.How to delete poor dataC.How to change the diagnosisD.How to apply sensors and what to do if a signal becomes disconnected

Question 49 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient is using an HSAT device at home. Which instruction is essential?

A.How to delete poor dataB.How to alter prescribed oxygenC.How to apply sensors and what to do if a signal becomes disconnectedD.How to change the diagnosis

Question 50 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient is using an HSAT device at home. Which instruction is essential?

A.How to apply sensors and what to do if a signal becomes disconnectedB.How to alter prescribed oxygenC.How to delete poor dataD.How to change the diagnosis

Question 51 of 100

An HSAT returns with no usable airflow signal. What is the best interpretation?

A.The patient definitely has no apneaB.The oxygen data alone proves the diagnosisC.The missing channel can be inventedD.The study may be technically inadequate and requires clinical review

Question 52 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. An HSAT returns with no usable airflow signal. What is the best interpretation?

A.The oxygen data alone proves the diagnosisB.The missing channel can be inventedC.The study may be technically inadequate and requires clinical reviewD.The patient definitely has no apnea

Question 53 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. An HSAT returns with no usable airflow signal. What is the best interpretation?

A.The missing channel can be inventedB.The study may be technically inadequate and requires clinical reviewC.The patient definitely has no apneaD.The oxygen data alone proves the diagnosis

Question 54 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. An HSAT returns with no usable airflow signal. What is the best interpretation?

A.The missing channel can be inventedB.The oxygen data alone proves the diagnosisC.The patient definitely has no apneaD.The study may be technically inadequate and requires clinical review

Question 55 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. An HSAT returns with no usable airflow signal. What is the best interpretation?

A.The study may be technically inadequate and requires clinical reviewB.The patient definitely has no apneaC.The oxygen data alone proves the diagnosisD.The missing channel can be invented

Question 56 of 100

Why are synchronized video and audio useful during attended PSG?

A.They replace EEGB.They determine oxygen flowC.They eliminate the need for notesD.They help correlate behaviours, snoring and movements with physiologic signals

Question 57 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why are synchronized video and audio useful during attended PSG?

A.They determine oxygen flowB.They help correlate behaviours, snoring and movements with physiologic signalsC.They eliminate the need for notesD.They replace EEG

Question 58 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why are synchronized video and audio useful during attended PSG?

A.They help correlate behaviours, snoring and movements with physiologic signalsB.They eliminate the need for notesC.They determine oxygen flowD.They replace EEG

Question 59 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why are synchronized video and audio useful during attended PSG?

A.They replace EEGB.They determine oxygen flowC.They help correlate behaviours, snoring and movements with physiologic signalsD.They eliminate the need for notes

Question 60 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why are synchronized video and audio useful during attended PSG?

A.They replace EEGB.They help correlate behaviours, snoring and movements with physiologic signalsC.They determine oxygen flowD.They eliminate the need for notes

Question 61 of 100

The patient gets out of bed to use the restroom. What should be documented?

A.The interruption and relevant reconnect timesB.A new diagnosisC.Nothing because the patient was awakeD.Only the final AHI

Question 62 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The patient gets out of bed to use the restroom. What should be documented?

A.Nothing because the patient was awakeB.A new diagnosisC.Only the final AHID.The interruption and relevant reconnect times

Question 63 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The patient gets out of bed to use the restroom. What should be documented?

A.Only the final AHIB.A new diagnosisC.Nothing because the patient was awakeD.The interruption and relevant reconnect times

Question 64 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The patient gets out of bed to use the restroom. What should be documented?

A.The interruption and relevant reconnect timesB.A new diagnosisC.Nothing because the patient was awakeD.Only the final AHI

Question 65 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The patient gets out of bed to use the restroom. What should be documented?

A.A new diagnosisB.The interruption and relevant reconnect timesC.Only the final AHID.Nothing because the patient was awake

Question 66 of 100

A parasomnia evaluation is ordered. What may be important in addition to routine channels?

A.Expanded monitoring and unobstructed video according to the orderB.Removal of all EMG channelsC.Turning off audioD.An unattended test only

Question 67 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A parasomnia evaluation is ordered. What may be important in addition to routine channels?

A.Removal of all EMG channelsB.An unattended test onlyC.Expanded monitoring and unobstructed video according to the orderD.Turning off audio

Question 68 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A parasomnia evaluation is ordered. What may be important in addition to routine channels?

A.Removal of all EMG channelsB.An unattended test onlyC.Expanded monitoring and unobstructed video according to the orderD.Turning off audio

Question 69 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A parasomnia evaluation is ordered. What may be important in addition to routine channels?

A.Turning off audioB.An unattended test onlyC.Removal of all EMG channelsD.Expanded monitoring and unobstructed video according to the order

Question 70 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A parasomnia evaluation is ordered. What may be important in addition to routine channels?

A.Removal of all EMG channelsB.Expanded monitoring and unobstructed video according to the orderC.An unattended test onlyD.Turning off audio

Question 71 of 100

When prescribed oxygen is used during a diagnostic study, what should the technician do?

A.Change flow based on preference aloneB.Turn off oximetryC.Assume oxygen corrects obstructionD.Follow the order, record changes and monitor continuously

Question 72 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. When prescribed oxygen is used during a diagnostic study, what should the technician do?

A.Change flow based on preference aloneB.Assume oxygen corrects obstructionC.Turn off oximetryD.Follow the order, record changes and monitor continuously

Question 73 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. When prescribed oxygen is used during a diagnostic study, what should the technician do?

A.Assume oxygen corrects obstructionB.Follow the order, record changes and monitor continuouslyC.Change flow based on preference aloneD.Turn off oximetry

Question 74 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. When prescribed oxygen is used during a diagnostic study, what should the technician do?

A.Turn off oximetryB.Assume oxygen corrects obstructionC.Follow the order, record changes and monitor continuouslyD.Change flow based on preference alone

Question 75 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. When prescribed oxygen is used during a diagnostic study, what should the technician do?

A.Turn off oximetryB.Assume oxygen corrects obstructionC.Change flow based on preference aloneD.Follow the order, record changes and monitor continuously

Question 76 of 100

What is the purpose of physiologic calibrations before the study?

A.Confirm that expected patient actions produce appropriate channel responsesB.Determine the final diagnosisC.Increase total sleep timeD.Replace impedance checks

Question 77 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. What is the purpose of physiologic calibrations before the study?

A.Determine the final diagnosisB.Increase total sleep timeC.Confirm that expected patient actions produce appropriate channel responsesD.Replace impedance checks

Question 78 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. What is the purpose of physiologic calibrations before the study?

A.Confirm that expected patient actions produce appropriate channel responsesB.Increase total sleep timeC.Determine the final diagnosisD.Replace impedance checks

Question 79 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. What is the purpose of physiologic calibrations before the study?

A.Increase total sleep timeB.Confirm that expected patient actions produce appropriate channel responsesC.Determine the final diagnosisD.Replace impedance checks

Question 80 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. What is the purpose of physiologic calibrations before the study?

A.Increase total sleep timeB.Confirm that expected patient actions produce appropriate channel responsesC.Determine the final diagnosisD.Replace impedance checks

Question 81 of 100

A patient has a known seizure disorder. What is appropriate during PSG?

A.Follow ordered seizure precautions and maintain emergency readinessB.Turn off videoC.Remove ECGD.Leave the patient unobserved

Question 82 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. A patient has a known seizure disorder. What is appropriate during PSG?

A.Turn off videoB.Leave the patient unobservedC.Follow ordered seizure precautions and maintain emergency readinessD.Remove ECG

Question 83 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. A patient has a known seizure disorder. What is appropriate during PSG?

A.Turn off videoB.Remove ECGC.Follow ordered seizure precautions and maintain emergency readinessD.Leave the patient unobserved

Question 84 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. A patient has a known seizure disorder. What is appropriate during PSG?

A.Follow ordered seizure precautions and maintain emergency readinessB.Turn off videoC.Remove ECGD.Leave the patient unobserved

Question 85 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. A patient has a known seizure disorder. What is appropriate during PSG?

A.Leave the patient unobservedB.Follow ordered seizure precautions and maintain emergency readinessC.Remove ECGD.Turn off video

Question 86 of 100

The patient becomes acutely short of breath and cyanotic during the study. What is the priority?

A.Finish the current epochB.Increase room temperatureC.Immediate assessment and emergency responseD.Wait until lights on

Question 87 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. The patient becomes acutely short of breath and cyanotic during the study. What is the priority?

A.Wait until lights onB.Finish the current epochC.Increase room temperatureD.Immediate assessment and emergency response

Question 88 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. The patient becomes acutely short of breath and cyanotic during the study. What is the priority?

A.Wait until lights onB.Increase room temperatureC.Finish the current epochD.Immediate assessment and emergency response

Question 89 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. The patient becomes acutely short of breath and cyanotic during the study. What is the priority?

A.Immediate assessment and emergency responseB.Finish the current epochC.Increase room temperatureD.Wait until lights on

Question 90 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. The patient becomes acutely short of breath and cyanotic during the study. What is the priority?

A.Immediate assessment and emergency responseB.Wait until lights onC.Increase room temperatureD.Finish the current epoch

Question 91 of 100

Why should technical and clinical observations be entered during the night?

A.They allow later alteration of the orderB.They replace all physiologic dataC.They help correlate events, interventions and signal changes during reviewD.They are unnecessary if video is present

Question 92 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. Why should technical and clinical observations be entered during the night?

A.They are unnecessary if video is presentB.They help correlate events, interventions and signal changes during reviewC.They replace all physiologic dataD.They allow later alteration of the order

Question 93 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. Why should technical and clinical observations be entered during the night?

A.They are unnecessary if video is presentB.They allow later alteration of the orderC.They help correlate events, interventions and signal changes during reviewD.They replace all physiologic data

Question 94 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. Why should technical and clinical observations be entered during the night?

A.They help correlate events, interventions and signal changes during reviewB.They replace all physiologic dataC.They allow later alteration of the orderD.They are unnecessary if video is present

Question 95 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. Why should technical and clinical observations be entered during the night?

A.They are unnecessary if video is presentB.They replace all physiologic dataC.They allow later alteration of the orderD.They help correlate events, interventions and signal changes during review

Question 96 of 100

At lights on, what should the technician do before removing sensors?

A.Provide a diagnosis to the patientB.Complete required post-study checks and document the end timeC.Change the scoring rulesD.Delete wake data

Question 97 of 100

A senior technologist asks a trainee to review this scenario. At lights on, what should the technician do before removing sensors?

A.Provide a diagnosis to the patientB.Change the scoring rulesC.Complete required post-study checks and document the end timeD.Delete wake data

Question 98 of 100

During a supervised sleep-laboratory shift, consider the following situation. At lights on, what should the technician do before removing sensors?

A.Change the scoring rulesB.Complete required post-study checks and document the end timeC.Provide a diagnosis to the patientD.Delete wake data

Question 99 of 100

For a quality-assurance exercise, review this case. At lights on, what should the technician do before removing sensors?

A.Provide a diagnosis to the patientB.Change the scoring rulesC.Delete wake dataD.Complete required post-study checks and document the end time

Question 100 of 100

A board-style practice form presents this situation. At lights on, what should the technician do before removing sensors?

A.Delete wake dataB.Complete required post-study checks and document the end timeC.Provide a diagnosis to the patientD.Change the scoring rules

Reference framework

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