CCSH Board Prep A Questions With
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Periodic Limb Movements in sleep (PLMS) in patient with obstructive sleep apnea typically? correct answer: Decrease or significantly resolve after PAP treatment
The Mallampati Airway Classification III is associated with: correct answer: Visible soft palate at the base of uvula
An important role of the sleep educator is to: correct answer: Create an individualized needs assessment for patients
Which of the following has the highest odds ratio with obstructive sleep apnea? correct answer: Atrial Fibrillation
Compared to younger adults, obstructive sleep apnea in elderly patients is MOST often correct answer: Obscured by co-morbid medical conditions.
What percentage of adults fall into the category of basic or below health literacy? correct answer: 35%-30%
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index measures correct answer: Sleep quality and patterns of sleep in older adults
A patient that describes a subjective feeling of excessive pressure from CPAP should FIRST be evaluated for: correct answer: Allergic Rhinitis Compliance data management software for PAP includes: correct answer: Total Leak
Nicotine affects obstructive sleep apnea by: correct answer: Decreasing inflammation in the oral cavity
The average range in hours of sleep needed for the elderly >75 of age is: correct answer: 7-9 hours
A component of motivational interviewing using OARS includes: correct answer: Open- ended questions
During the following up phone call, a patient complains that the CPAP is too high and they are having trouble falling asleep with
CPAP. A review of the patients PAP download shows that the patient starts out each night with CPAP but removes it after about 1 hour in bed. The FIRST step would be to: correct answer: Contact the home health company to make sure the ramp feature is enabled on the patients CPAP unit.
A mandibular advancing device is: correct answer: A mechanism used to enlarge the airway space.
Short sleep duration has been associated with an increased risk for developing: correct answer: Diabetes
Health literacy MOST LIKELY affects treatment outcomes in: correct answer: The elderly
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