COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Periodic Limb Movements in sleep (PLMS) in patient with obstructive sleep apnea
typically? - ANSWER Decrease or significantly resolve after PAP treatment
The Mallampati Airway Classification III is associated with: - ANSWER Visible soft
palate at the base of uvula
An important role of the sleep educator is to: - ANSWER Create an individualized needs
assessment for patients
Which of the following has the highest odds ratio with obstructive sleep apnea? -
ANSWER Atrial Fibrillation
Compared to younger adults, obstructive sleep apnea in elderly patients is MOST often
- ANSWER Obscured by co-morbid medical conditions.
What percentage of adults fall into the category of basic or below health literacy? -
ANSWER 35%-30%
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index measures - ANSWER Sleep quality and patterns of
sleep in older adults
A patient that describes a subjective feeling of excessive pressure from CPAP should
FIRST be evaluated for: - ANSWER Allergic Rhinitis
Compliance data management software for PAP includes: - ANSWER Total Leak
Nicotine affects obstructive sleep apnea by: - ANSWER Decreasing inflammation in the
oral cavity
The average range in hours of sleep needed for the elderly >75 of age is: - ANSWER 7-
9 hours
A component of motivational interviewing using OARS includes: - ANSWER Open-
ended questions
During the following up phone call, a patient complains that the CPAP is too high and
they are having trouble falling asleep with CPAP. A review of the patients PAP