SDS - Exam Kettering 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers
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A pt is recently dx with a REM d/o wishes to have another sleep study in a different lab to confirm the dx. What would the sleep tech expect to observe that would confirm the pt dx of a REM d/o?
a. decreased REM latency
b. decreased 1st period of REM
c. decreased REM activity
d. decreased REM...
A pt is recently dx with a REM d/o wishes to have another sleep study in a different lab to confirm the dx.
What would the sleep tech expect to observe that would confirm the pt dx of a REM d/o?
a. decreased REM latency
b. decreased 1st period of REM
c. decreased REM activity
d. decreased REM percentage to total sleep correct answersa. decreased REM latency
The AASM grants lab accreditation for a period of how many years?
a. 1
b. 3
c.5
d.7 correct answersc.5
While performing a PSG on a pt, the ECG channel becomes a straight line. What should the sleep tech do
first?
a. call a code
b. Evaluate the pt
c. Begin CPR
d. Check the ECG electode correct answersb. Evaluate the pt
During an evaluation of an 80 year old man for PSG, his daugther explains to the dr that her father often
becomes confused and often upset esp in the early evening. The man shows signs of dementia. Which of
the following is the most appropriate conclusion on the basis of this information?
,a. the pt has signs of Alzheimers
b. the pt has signs of delusional beliefs
c. the pt shows signs of sundowning
d. this is normal response for his age correct answersc. the pt shows signs of sundowning
While viewing an ECG from a pt, the tech notes that the T wave is upright and relatively the same size as
the P wave. How should this be interpreted?
a. Depolarization of the heart
b. Atrial contraction
c. Repolarization of the heart
d. Ventricular depolarizatio correct answersc. Repolarization of the heart
If the distance from Fpz to Oz is 48cm, what is the distance from Pz to Oz?
a. 12.4cm
b. 11.6cm
c. 9.6cm
d. 4.8cm correct answersc. 9.6cm
A dr orders transcutaneous monitoring during a PSG for a 34 year old female with anemia. The tech
should expect the displayed results values to be:
a. the same as the pt values
b. lower than the pt values
c. higher than the pt values
d. out of acceptable range correct answersb. lower than the pt values
The term "vegetative organism" refers to
, a. the destruction of all microorganisms
b. a resistant form of bacteria
c. growing microorganisms
d. the introduction of disease-causing microorganisms correct answersc. growing microorganisms
What is the recommended initial pressure for a pt receiving CPAP therapy?
a. 3cmH2O
b. 4cmH2O
c. 5cmH2O
d. 6cmH2O correct answersb. 4cmH2O
When the sensitivity of an amplifier is increased from 10uv/mm to 5uv/mm, the pen deflection should:
a. double
b. increase by 5 times
c. decrease by half
d. decrease by 10 times correct answersc. decrease by half
When informing a pt of his medical rights, which of the following should NOT be included?
a. Involuntary participation by the pt
b. The pts right to the information
c. Written or verbal informed consent
d. The pts right to respectful care correct answersa. Involuntary participation by the pt
While recording an overnight sleep study, the sleep tech notes that some of the EEG waveforms are
distorted. In order to improve the appearance of the waveforms, the tech should adjust the...
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