RPSGT Sample Test Questions and Answers Key

RPSGT Sample Test Questions and
Answers Key3

While reviewing the scoring report, the technologist noticed that the lowest SpO2 is listed as
0%. What should the technologist do next? - ANSWERS-Review the study, and label bad data
where the pulse oximeter failed



during a multiple sleep latency test, how is sleep onset defined? - ANSWERS-this is defined as
the first 30 second epoch in which there is more than 15 seconds of cumulative sleep



where are the reference electrodes M1 and M2 placed on the head? - ANSWERS-both "on the
earlobes" and "in the preauricular area behind the ear"



true statements about the process of biocalibrations include all of the following except:



- biocalibrations are done at the beginning of the study only



- the technologist's notes should reflect the movements made by the patient



- nasal and oral breathing are done on the NPSG's only



- the patient should be supine and still throughout biocalibrations - ANSWERS-Biocalibrations
are done at both the beginning and end of each study performed



patients who suffer from frequent sinus infections should be advised not to wear what kind of
mask? - ANSWERS-nasal pillow masks