ASTEP Module 1. Welcome to Sleep Technology
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
What is My Role as a Sleep Technologist? Ans: 1. Ensure patient safety
and confidentiality
2. Collect and evaluate information during the sleep study
3. Act as the representative of the medical director
The AASM Sleep Disorders Center Accreditation Standards require that
each center have... Ans: A policy and Procedures Manual
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The Policy and Procedures Manual must include... Ans: Job descriptions
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and detailed instructions for each of the procedures performed in the
center
What does Gathering and Analyzing Patient Information Entail? Ans: 1.
Collecting information from the patients chart, physician order and the
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patient to ensure that the proper test is performed
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2. Complete and verify documentation
3. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient
What are Testing Preparation Procedures? Ans: 1. Prepare and calibrate
equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and
make adjustments if necessary
2. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published
standards
3. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals
and make adjustments if necessary
4. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting when appropriate