Domain 4

Oxygen and Alternative Therapies

Use oxygen cautiously and recognize oral, positional and surgical options.

4questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 4

A patient remains hypoxemic after obstructive events are controlled on PAP. What is the best next principle?

A.Follow the ordered oxygen-titration protocol while evaluating ventilationB.Replace PAP with oxygen automaticallyC.Ignore the saturation because AHI is controlledD.Turn off CO2 monitoring

Question 2 of 4

Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

A.A patient with isolated sleep bruxismB.A patient with normal ventilation and no hypoxemiaC.A patient with chronic hypoventilation and CO2 retention riskD.A patient with a loose leg electrode

Question 3 of 4

Which alternative treatment is commonly considered for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate PAP?

A.Mandibular advancement oral applianceB.Antibiotic therapyC.Loop diuretic for all patientsD.Daytime oxygen alone

Question 4 of 4

A patient has respiratory events almost exclusively while supine. Which non-PAP strategy may be relevant?

A.REM deprivationB.Routine sedative useC.Positional therapyD.Fluid restriction

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.