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BRPT Study Guide Sample QuestionsWith 100% Correct Answers 2024
A patient is referred for sleep testing for evaluation of suspected idiopathic hypersomnia
of central nervous system origin. This sleep disorder is characterized by CORRECT ANSWERS Excessive daytime sleepiness without REM onset sleep.
Origin of narcolepsy. CORRECT ANSWERS central nervous system.
Device used to monitor respiratory airflow. CORRECT ANSWERS Thermocouple.
Measurement for SpO2. CORRECT ANSWERS Pulse oximeter.
Records ECG. CORRECT ANSWERS Modified Lead II.
Records respiratory effort. CORRECT ANSWERS Piezo-electric band.
The tech enters a bedroom before the patient arrives and finds the bed linens are crumpled and there is a stain on one of the pillow cases. The technologist should CORRECT ANSWERS Change the bed linens in case someone used the bed during the day.
While preparing for physiological calibrations, the video image on the recording system is noted to be blank. What is the technologist's best course of action. CORRECT ANSWERS Verify the camera is on and the lens cover is off.
A patient is referred for evaluation of intermittent lip smacking, groaning, and incontinence during sleep. The technologist should consider using a montage with. CORRECT ANSWERS Expanded EEG electrode derivations.
Lip smacking, groaning, and incontinence are symptoms of what. CORRECT ANSWERS Seizure.
When evaluating the patient chart, the technologist should verify CORRECT ANSWERS
the test order is complete and signed.
The patient's sleep study order indicates a follow up sleep study with the PAP titration. There is no evidence of a previous sleep study in the patient's history, and the patient denies having a previous sleep test. The technologist should CORRECT ANSWERS Contact the physician for discussion and order clarification.
Scalp electrodes used to record sleep stages are typically referenced to the CORRECT ANSWERS mastoid process. The distance between Fp1 and O1 is 25cm. What is the distance in cm between F3 and
C3? What is the percentage. CORRECT ANSWERS 6.25cm 25%
Sleep history reveals abrupt awakenings during the second half of the night, associated with terrifying dreams and difficulty returning to sleep. The technologist should anticipate the occurrence of CORRECT ANSWERS nightmares.
Occurs earlier in the night, and is associated with slow wave sleep with little to no recall of dreams. CORRECT ANSWERS Night terror disorder.
When do hypnagogic hallucinations occur? CORRECT ANSWERS Sleep onset.
Input voltage of a calibration signal is 50 microvolts and the output deflection measures 5 mm on the display screen. What is the sensitivity in microvolts/mm? CORRECT ANSWERS 10
How is sensitivity usually expressed? CORRECT ANSWERS microvolts/mm or millivolts/cm
How is sensitivity calculated? CORRECT ANSWERS Divide input voltage by signal deflection.
Recommended low frequency filter for the EMG. CORRECT ANSWERS 10Hz
How would too much high frequency filtering affect the calibration signal? CORRECT ANSWERS Cause a rounded tip.
Before bedtime, the patient informs the tech that a dose of prescription antibiotic meds is needed around 2am. The patient has the medication but needs help waking up at the appointed time. The tech responds by CORRECT ANSWERS wake the patient at 2am, document the medication, dosage, and time.
As the patient enters into REM sleep there is persistent popping artifact inn the F4 electrode, interfering with the ability to see EEG activity in that channel. What action should the tech take. CORRECT ANSWERS Switch to a C3-M2 channel view.
Why is reapplying an electrode in REM sleep not the best idea for popping artifact. CORRECT ANSWERS REM is important for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons.
How does increasing sensitivity affect popping artifact. CORRECT ANSWERS Makes it bigger.
During a recording, that is the first thing a tech should do to eliminate or reduce respiratory artifact in the EEG channels. CORRECT ANSWERS Reposition the pillows and place a towel under the patient's neck.
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