Psg boards exam prep - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSG Boards Exam Prep 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, of...

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 a rapid pul...

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 a rapid pul...

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...