Term 1 of 40
The most effective therapy option for patients with restrictive disorders is:
AVAPS
BIPAP
S/T
CPAP
Term 2 of 40
Strategically timed bright light therapy, use of melatonin and modification of sleep schedule
are useful methods for treatment of:
Autism spectrum disorder
Morbid obesity
Delayed sleep wake phase disorder
Chronic
Term 3 of 40
What evaluation is most helpful to address a patient's PAP therapy with ongoing concerns of
dry mouth and continued daytime sleepiness?
Worker's yearly evaluation
Compliance report
Quality assurance report
Inventory report
,Term 4 of 40
A patient having an elective shoulder surgery arrives for pre-admission testing and has a STOP
BANG score of 7. She also has a history of hypertension and cardiac disease. What is the most
appropriate course of action for this patient?
The surgery should be postponed indefinitely
Local anesthesia should be the only option considered
General anesthesia should be used without any modifications
Regional anesthesia (spinal, epidural, etc.) should be considered
Term 5 of 40
Sleep disturbances in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a prevalence rate of:
20 - 40 %
40 - 75 %
24-44 %
40 - 80 %
Term 6 of 40
Rhythmic movement disorders, periodic limb movements, NREM parasomnias and paroxysmal
nocturnal behaviors are most commonly seen in patients with:
Social Anxiety Disorder
Morbid Obesity
Intellectual Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder
,Term 7 of 40
The SSS, KSS and BSI all assess:
Sleepiness
Hyperactivity
Anxiety
Constipation
Term 8 of 40
SCENARIO: John W is a 20-year-old white male student. He lives on campus and works as a
resident assistant to help pay for school. He seems somewhat disheveled, hair is uncombed, he
appears sleepy and stressed about school and finances. He was sent to the sleep center by
the school health office because of his inability to get a good night's sleep. He is articulate and
engaging.
One of the first things the sleep professional would do is:
Perform an initial assessment
Transient
Establish a sample history
Perform a focused assessment
Term 9 of 40
Technologists who work with sleep disorders patients should be aware:
They should only focus on sleep-related issues
They may have more than one health condition
They will be responsible for prescribing medications
They must avoid any interaction with the patients
, Term 10 of 40
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the ideal bedroom temperature for sleeping is:
60 - 67 degrees
32
40 - 80 %
60 - 134 degrees
Term 11 of 40
An indication of Narcolepsy is the observation of Stage R in two or more naps within how
many minutes of falling asleep?
30 minutes
15 minutes
40 - 80 %
20 minutes
Term 12 of 40
Which patients would be appropriate for screening for sleep apnea based on their history?
50-year-old male patient with a bmi of 35, history of asthma and seasonal allergies
40-year-old female patient with a bmi of 30, recent diagnosis of diabetes
30-year-old female patient with a bmi of 22, no significant medical history
75-year-old male patient with a BMI of 27, admitting diagnosis of chest pain and history
of resistant hypertension
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