Domain 4

ASV and Advanced PAP

Recognize central-breathing indications, limitations and contraindications.

4questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 4

A patient develops persistent central apneas after obstructive events are controlled with PAP. Which pattern is being considered?

A.Simple snoringB.Periodic limb movement disorderC.Treatment-emergent central sleep apneaD.Upper-airway resistance only

Question 2 of 4

Which patient requires special caution because ASV may be contraindicated?

A.A patient with symptomatic systolic heart failure, reduced ejection fraction and predominant central apneaB.A patient with uncomplicated positional snoringC.A patient with isolated bruxismD.A patient with mild delayed sleep phase

Question 3 of 4

What is the key therapeutic feature of ASV?

A.Fixed oxygen concentration onlyB.Permanent elimination of EPAPC.Breath-by-breath adjustment of pressure support to stabilize ventilationD.A single constant inspiratory pressure

Question 4 of 4

A patient has uncomplicated obstructive apnea that is fully controlled on CPAP. What is the best reason not to switch routinely to ASV?

A.There is no central-breathing indication for the more complex modeB.ASV cannot deliver EPAPC.ASV never uses a maskD.ASV is only an oxygen device

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.