RPSGT EXAM 1, 2 & 3 NEWEST 2026/2027
(3 VERSIONS) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
In a patient with pseudohypertrophic Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
which of the following is NOT a typical sleep-related problem? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. Hypercapnia and oxygen desaturation during sleep
b. Decrease in vital capacity to less than 2 L
c. Central sleep apnea
d. Increasing sleep disruption
In patients with severe sleep-disordered breathing, the most commonly
seen response resulting from successful PAP titration is:
a. Increased hypoxemia
b. Attenuation of alpha activity
c. REM and slow wave rebound
d. Increase in PLMs - VERIFIED ANSWER - REM and slow wave rebound
,When a patient complains of claustrophobia, is unable to tolerate PAP and
requests to end the PSG, the next best step is to:
a. Schedule dessensitization
b. Schedule a re-titration study
c. Start APAP therapy
d. Refer to ENT for consulation - VERIFIED ANSWER - Schedule
desensitization
The most appropriate action a technologist would take when there is
confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is:
a. Initiate emergency response system
b. Assess, document and continue to monitor
c. No immediate response is needed
d. Discontinue recording and transport to emergency room - VERIFIED
ANSWER - Initiate emergency response system
Which of the following is characteristic of sleep during the second
trimester of pregnancy? - VERIFIED ANSWER - a. Total sleep time (TST)
decreases to pre pregnancy levels.
b. Slow-wave sleep (SWS) decreases.
c. REM sleep decreases.
,d. Shortness of breath decreases.
The amount of blood that is pumped through the ventricles is known as: -
VERIFIED ANSWER - a. cardiac output
b. pulmonary vascular resistance
c. stroke volume
d. cardiac index
Twitching movements of the fingers, toes, and mouth that may occur
during stage W, NREM, and REM sleep are known as: - VERIFIED ANSWER -
a. bruxism
b. excessive fragmentary myoclonus (EFM)
c. REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)
d. rythmic movement disorder (RMD)
What is the purpose of the American Sleep Apnea Association's A.W.A.K.E
program? - VERIFIED ANSWER - a. To provide specialized training for sleep
technologists.
b. To provide education, guidance, and on going support for sleep apnea.
c. To diagnose sleep apnea.
, d. To fit sleep apnea patients with continuous positive airway pressure.
The cEMG provides information on all of the following EXCEPT - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. snoring.
b. teeth grinding.
c. electrical activity within the brain.
d. muscle tone of the chin muscles.
Which of the following constitutes good sleep hygiene? - VERIFIED ANSWER
- a. Drink in alcohol before going to bed.
b. Watching TV in bed right before trying to go to sleep.
c. Getting up to do something relaxing after 20 minutes in bed without
falling asleep.
d. Taking naps during the day.
Atrial fibrillation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. an atrial rate of 120-200 beats/min and a ventricular rate of
300-600 beats/min.
b. normal shape and duration of the QRS complex.
c. The presence of fibrillatory (F) waves instead of P waves.
(3 VERSIONS) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
In a patient with pseudohypertrophic Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
which of the following is NOT a typical sleep-related problem? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. Hypercapnia and oxygen desaturation during sleep
b. Decrease in vital capacity to less than 2 L
c. Central sleep apnea
d. Increasing sleep disruption
In patients with severe sleep-disordered breathing, the most commonly
seen response resulting from successful PAP titration is:
a. Increased hypoxemia
b. Attenuation of alpha activity
c. REM and slow wave rebound
d. Increase in PLMs - VERIFIED ANSWER - REM and slow wave rebound
,When a patient complains of claustrophobia, is unable to tolerate PAP and
requests to end the PSG, the next best step is to:
a. Schedule dessensitization
b. Schedule a re-titration study
c. Start APAP therapy
d. Refer to ENT for consulation - VERIFIED ANSWER - Schedule
desensitization
The most appropriate action a technologist would take when there is
confirmed ventricular tachycardia lasting greater that 30 seconds is:
a. Initiate emergency response system
b. Assess, document and continue to monitor
c. No immediate response is needed
d. Discontinue recording and transport to emergency room - VERIFIED
ANSWER - Initiate emergency response system
Which of the following is characteristic of sleep during the second
trimester of pregnancy? - VERIFIED ANSWER - a. Total sleep time (TST)
decreases to pre pregnancy levels.
b. Slow-wave sleep (SWS) decreases.
c. REM sleep decreases.
,d. Shortness of breath decreases.
The amount of blood that is pumped through the ventricles is known as: -
VERIFIED ANSWER - a. cardiac output
b. pulmonary vascular resistance
c. stroke volume
d. cardiac index
Twitching movements of the fingers, toes, and mouth that may occur
during stage W, NREM, and REM sleep are known as: - VERIFIED ANSWER -
a. bruxism
b. excessive fragmentary myoclonus (EFM)
c. REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)
d. rythmic movement disorder (RMD)
What is the purpose of the American Sleep Apnea Association's A.W.A.K.E
program? - VERIFIED ANSWER - a. To provide specialized training for sleep
technologists.
b. To provide education, guidance, and on going support for sleep apnea.
c. To diagnose sleep apnea.
, d. To fit sleep apnea patients with continuous positive airway pressure.
The cEMG provides information on all of the following EXCEPT - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. snoring.
b. teeth grinding.
c. electrical activity within the brain.
d. muscle tone of the chin muscles.
Which of the following constitutes good sleep hygiene? - VERIFIED ANSWER
- a. Drink in alcohol before going to bed.
b. Watching TV in bed right before trying to go to sleep.
c. Getting up to do something relaxing after 20 minutes in bed without
falling asleep.
d. Taking naps during the day.
Atrial fibrillation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT - VERIFIED
ANSWER - a. an atrial rate of 120-200 beats/min and a ventricular rate of
300-600 beats/min.
b. normal shape and duration of the QRS complex.
c. The presence of fibrillatory (F) waves instead of P waves.
