CPSGT AND RPSGT Exam Practice Questions
(Polysomnography) AND ANSWERS GRADED A
Which filter would be used to adjust the rise time of a signal? Correct Answer: The HFF
What are some possible causes for secondary PLMS? Correct Answer: Blood iron deficiency
NPSG stands for_________________________. Correct Answer: Nocturnal polysomnogram.
Sleepwalking and night terrors are common in the ages of ______________. Correct Answer: 3-
12 yrs old
A ________ study is used to look for seizure activity during sleep. Correct Answer: Nocturnal
seizure
The 60-Hz notch filter is used to eliminate _______________________. Correct Answer:
Artifact generated from electrical devices
On an EKG, the QRS complex represents ___________. Correct Answer: ventricular
depolorization (contraction)
A premature P wave in the EKG is referred to as a ___________________ Correct Answer:
PAC
During bilevel titration, the ________ is sometimes used to treat central apneas. Correct Answer:
Backup rate
What is it called when a person goes to bed early in the evening and wakes early in the morning?
Correct Answer: Advanced sleep phase syndrome
What is the minimum recording time for a study?. Correct Answer: 6 hrs
How many naps does an MSLT consist of? Correct Answer: 4-5
In an ECG the T wave represents ____________________. Correct Answer: Ventricular
repolarization
Antidepressants suppress which stage of sleep? Correct Answer: REM
A mixed apnea __________________. Correct Answer: starts with a central component that has
become obstructive.
The technician should log which patient information into the computer before the study? Correct
Answer: Study ID #
, Sweat artifact looks like________________ Correct Answer: Slow wave sleep
Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia is characterized by________________ Correct Answer: Sudden,
random, violent movements during NREM sleep.
BiPAP S/T stands for________________ Correct Answer: Bilevel positive airway pressure
spontaneous/timed
When a signal starts blocking and squaring off at the top it is caused by________________
Correct Answer: The gain (sensitivity) being set too high
Theta waves are primarily associated with________________ Correct Answer: Stage 1 sleep
K-complexes are often seen________________ Correct Answer: Stage 2 sleep
Bright light therapy is used to treat________________ Correct Answer: Circadian rhythm
disorders, insomnia and depression.
What is the clinical term for talking in sleep? Correct Answer: Somniloquy
Which of the following medications is used to treat narcolepsy? Correct Answer:
Dextroamphetamine
The EOG channel functions by picking up the charge from the________________ Correct
Answer: Cornea
G1 and G2 represent________________ Correct Answer: The first signal input and the second
signal input, respectively.
Cheyne-Stokes breathing patterns is________________ Correct Answer: A crescendo-
decrescendo breathing pattern.
During a bilevel titration the ________ is increased to eliminate apneas. Correct Answer: EPAP
How many periods of REM does a normal, healthy adult experience during sleep? Correct
Answer: 3-4
An epoch on a polysomnogram is ________ long. Correct Answer: 30 secs
REM behavior disorder is primarily characterized by_________________ . Correct Answer:
Lack of atonia
The three stages of sleep in infants are ________________________ . Correct Answer: Active
sleep, indeterminate sleep, and quiet sleep.
People with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of __________. Correct Answer: Stroke
(Polysomnography) AND ANSWERS GRADED A
Which filter would be used to adjust the rise time of a signal? Correct Answer: The HFF
What are some possible causes for secondary PLMS? Correct Answer: Blood iron deficiency
NPSG stands for_________________________. Correct Answer: Nocturnal polysomnogram.
Sleepwalking and night terrors are common in the ages of ______________. Correct Answer: 3-
12 yrs old
A ________ study is used to look for seizure activity during sleep. Correct Answer: Nocturnal
seizure
The 60-Hz notch filter is used to eliminate _______________________. Correct Answer:
Artifact generated from electrical devices
On an EKG, the QRS complex represents ___________. Correct Answer: ventricular
depolorization (contraction)
A premature P wave in the EKG is referred to as a ___________________ Correct Answer:
PAC
During bilevel titration, the ________ is sometimes used to treat central apneas. Correct Answer:
Backup rate
What is it called when a person goes to bed early in the evening and wakes early in the morning?
Correct Answer: Advanced sleep phase syndrome
What is the minimum recording time for a study?. Correct Answer: 6 hrs
How many naps does an MSLT consist of? Correct Answer: 4-5
In an ECG the T wave represents ____________________. Correct Answer: Ventricular
repolarization
Antidepressants suppress which stage of sleep? Correct Answer: REM
A mixed apnea __________________. Correct Answer: starts with a central component that has
become obstructive.
The technician should log which patient information into the computer before the study? Correct
Answer: Study ID #
, Sweat artifact looks like________________ Correct Answer: Slow wave sleep
Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia is characterized by________________ Correct Answer: Sudden,
random, violent movements during NREM sleep.
BiPAP S/T stands for________________ Correct Answer: Bilevel positive airway pressure
spontaneous/timed
When a signal starts blocking and squaring off at the top it is caused by________________
Correct Answer: The gain (sensitivity) being set too high
Theta waves are primarily associated with________________ Correct Answer: Stage 1 sleep
K-complexes are often seen________________ Correct Answer: Stage 2 sleep
Bright light therapy is used to treat________________ Correct Answer: Circadian rhythm
disorders, insomnia and depression.
What is the clinical term for talking in sleep? Correct Answer: Somniloquy
Which of the following medications is used to treat narcolepsy? Correct Answer:
Dextroamphetamine
The EOG channel functions by picking up the charge from the________________ Correct
Answer: Cornea
G1 and G2 represent________________ Correct Answer: The first signal input and the second
signal input, respectively.
Cheyne-Stokes breathing patterns is________________ Correct Answer: A crescendo-
decrescendo breathing pattern.
During a bilevel titration the ________ is increased to eliminate apneas. Correct Answer: EPAP
How many periods of REM does a normal, healthy adult experience during sleep? Correct
Answer: 3-4
An epoch on a polysomnogram is ________ long. Correct Answer: 30 secs
REM behavior disorder is primarily characterized by_________________ . Correct Answer:
Lack of atonia
The three stages of sleep in infants are ________________________ . Correct Answer: Active
sleep, indeterminate sleep, and quiet sleep.
People with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of __________. Correct Answer: Stroke
