Psg board - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Atrial Fibrillation? - ️️In atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the heart is uncoordinated, with electricity traveling about the upper chambers in a chaotic fashion, causing the upper chambers to quiver (like a "bag of worms") and contract inefficiently or not at all. Common in elderly and those with heart disease. What is Atrial Flutter? - ️️Atrial flutter causes a rapid but coordinated electrical stimulation of the upper chamber of the heart, often leading to ...

ABDSM | LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24 Which of the following statements is true regarding a modified mallampati classification of the oral pharynx? A. Mallampati II allows visualization of only the hard palate B. Malampati III allows visualization of only the hard palate C. Malampati classifications are taken with the patient sedated and reclined D. Mallampati classifications of IV have greater odds ratio than Mallampati classifications of I for severe OSA - D. M...

PSG Boards

A patient with a history of obesity, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness is referred by their Primary Care Physician for a psg. the intake reveals frequent naps, caffeine use throughout the day and evening, a variable bedtime, and a score of 18/24 on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The patient has an overall AHI of 4, an arousal index of 5, and sleep efficiency of 56%. What is the Most Likely cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the patient. Poor sleep hygiene What is the BEST re...

Kettering PSG State Board Prep Questions With Complete Solutions

Kettering PSG State Board Prep After completing the Epworth sleepiness scales patient referred for PSG has a score of 3, how would sleep tech rather the patient's situation? - Normal sleepiness Good sleep hygiene includes? - Regular daily activities RIP. Respiratory inductance plethysmograph. - What is considered the "gold standard" when it comes to recording RESPIRATIONS from the thoracic and abdominal areas? The circumference of the patients head is 56cm, what is the distance ...

PSG Boards Questions and Answers What should you look for in the patient when you first see them? How are they dressed, are they alert or tired, are they nervous or relaxed, are there any obvious challenges ahead? Where can you find valuable patient information? patients chart, physician order form, sleep questionare, consultation notes What patients have specific emotional needs? PTSD, depression panic attacks, claustrophobia, schizophrenia What mask can make a patient...

Most popular place to work as a Polysomnographic tech. ? Correct Answer: hospitals and private sleep labs Where else can Polysomnographic techs. work? Correct Answer: Durable Medical Equipment companies- DME Research labs Education Travel positions Government positions Contract work What is a normal night shift schedule? Correct Answer: Three 12 hour shifts What is a normal day time shift? Correct Answer: Three 12 hour shifts or a Monday-Friday 8 hours 2 Do sleep techs. work major...

RPSGT OR LICENSING EXAM LATEST 2024 AASM -️️ American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP -️️ Accredited Sleep Technology Education Program BRPT -️️ Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists CAAHEP -️️ Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CoARC -️️ Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care CRT -️️ Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC -️️ National Board for Respiratory Care Qualified medical director for polysomnography -...