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Domain 4

Oxygen and Alternative Therapies

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

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Question 1 of 50Basic

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

Question 2 of 50Basic

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A patient remains hypoxemic after obstructive events are controlled on PAP. What is the best next principle?

Question 3 of 50Basic

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A patient remains hypoxemic after obstructive events are controlled on PAP. What is the best next principle?

Question 4 of 50Basic

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A patient remains hypoxemic after obstructive events are controlled on PAP. What is the best next principle?

Question 5 of 50Basic

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A patient remains hypoxemic after obstructive events are controlled on PAP. What is the best next principle?

Question 6 of 50Moderate

Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

Question 7 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

Question 8 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

Question 9 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

Question 10 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Which patient needs particular caution when supplemental oxygen is added?

Question 11 of 50Moderate

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

Question 12 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Which alternative treatment is commonly considered for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate PAP?

Question 13 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Which alternative treatment is commonly considered for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate PAP?

Question 14 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Which alternative treatment is commonly considered for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate PAP?

Question 15 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Which alternative treatment is commonly considered for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate PAP?

Question 16 of 50Advanced

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

Question 17 of 50Advanced

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A patient has respiratory events almost exclusively while supine. Which non-PAP strategy may be relevant?

Question 18 of 50Advanced

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A patient has respiratory events almost exclusively while supine. Which non-PAP strategy may be relevant?

Question 19 of 50Advanced

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A patient has respiratory events almost exclusively while supine. Which non-PAP strategy may be relevant?

Question 20 of 50Advanced

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A patient has respiratory events almost exclusively while supine. Which non-PAP strategy may be relevant?

Question 21 of 50Moderate

Why should oxygen not be used as the sole treatment for obstructive apneas?

Question 22 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Why should oxygen not be used as the sole treatment for obstructive apneas?

Question 23 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Why should oxygen not be used as the sole treatment for obstructive apneas?

Question 24 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Why should oxygen not be used as the sole treatment for obstructive apneas?

Question 25 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Why should oxygen not be used as the sole treatment for obstructive apneas?

Question 26 of 50Moderate

Which variable should be monitored closely when adding oxygen to a patient at risk for hypoventilation?

Question 27 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Which variable should be monitored closely when adding oxygen to a patient at risk for hypoventilation?

Question 28 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Which variable should be monitored closely when adding oxygen to a patient at risk for hypoventilation?

Question 29 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Which variable should be monitored closely when adding oxygen to a patient at risk for hypoventilation?

Question 30 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Which variable should be monitored closely when adding oxygen to a patient at risk for hypoventilation?

Question 31 of 50Moderate

After an oral appliance is fitted for OSA, what follow-up is commonly needed?

Question 32 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: After an oral appliance is fitted for OSA, what follow-up is commonly needed?

Question 33 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: After an oral appliance is fitted for OSA, what follow-up is commonly needed?

Question 34 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: After an oral appliance is fitted for OSA, what follow-up is commonly needed?

Question 35 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: After an oral appliance is fitted for OSA, what follow-up is commonly needed?

Question 36 of 50Moderate

Which patient is most likely to benefit from positional therapy as an adjunct?

Question 37 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Which patient is most likely to benefit from positional therapy as an adjunct?

Question 38 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Which patient is most likely to benefit from positional therapy as an adjunct?

Question 39 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Which patient is most likely to benefit from positional therapy as an adjunct?

Question 40 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Which patient is most likely to benefit from positional therapy as an adjunct?

Question 41 of 50Moderate

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is best described as which type of treatment?

Question 42 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is best described as which type of treatment?

Question 43 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is best described as which type of treatment?

Question 44 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is best described as which type of treatment?

Question 45 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is best described as which type of treatment?

Question 46 of 50Moderate

How should weight management be presented to a patient with obesity and OSA?

Question 47 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: How should weight management be presented to a patient with obesity and OSA?

Question 48 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: How should weight management be presented to a patient with obesity and OSA?

Question 49 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: How should weight management be presented to a patient with obesity and OSA?

Question 50 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: How should weight management be presented to a patient with obesity and OSA?

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