Domain 3

Pediatric and Infant Scoring

Apply age-specific staging and respiratory-event principles.

4questionsExam mode

Question 1 of 4

Why are respiratory event durations in children often related to breaths rather than a fixed adult time alone?

A.Children do not have central apneasB.Children have faster and age-dependent respiratory ratesC.Pediatric PSG does not use effort beltsD.Oximetry is unnecessary in children

Question 2 of 4

Which channel is especially important when evaluating suspected pediatric hypoventilation?

A.A second position sensorB.Forearm EMGC.An extra snoring microphoneD.Carbon dioxide monitoring

Question 3 of 4

A child has paradoxical chest and abdominal motion during an airflow reduction. What does this finding support?

A.Absent respiratory driveB.Upper-airway obstructionC.Normal calibrationD.ECG artifact

Question 4 of 4

A pediatric central event is accompanied by significant desaturation and bradycardia. What is the best technologist priority?

A.Wait until morning to document itB.Delete the event as artifactC.Increase EEG sensitivity onlyD.Assess the child and follow the laboratory escalation protocol

Reference framework

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