RPSGT Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions6
Time constant - ANSWERS-Time it takes for signal to decay 37% of it's original amplitude
HFF (High Frequency Filter) - ANSWERS-Frequencies above this setting will be filtered out
LFF (Low Frequency Filter) - ANSWERS-Frequencies below this setting will be filtered out
PLMs - ANSWERS-4 consecutive leg movements, 0.5 - 5 seconds in duration, at least 5 seconds
between movements.
K-Complex - ANSWERS-Sharp negative vertex followed by a positive component
Delta waves - ANSWERS-0.5-2 Hz, 75 uV
Theta waves - ANSWERS-3-7 Hz
Sleep spindles - ANSWERS-12-14 hz, 0.5-2 seconds
Beta rhythm - ANSWERS-> 16 hz
Alpha / PDR Rhythm - ANSWERS-8 - 13 hz
Average time in REM - ANSWERS-25 % of TST
, Average time in Stage 3 - ANSWERS-20 % of TST
Average time spent in Stage 2 - ANSWERS-45 - 50 % of TST
Average time spent in Stage 1 - ANSWERS-2 - 5 % of TST
V-Tach, V-Fib, Asystole, 3rd Degree AV Block - ANSWERS-4 Deadly heart rhythms
Airflow & Respiratory Settings - ANSWERS-LFF = 0.1 hz
HFF = 15 hz
Zaleplon and Zolpidem - ANSWERS-Sedatives used to treat insomnia and increased sleep
efficiency
4-5 months post-term - ANSWERS-Age where infants have SWS
4-6 months post-term - ANSWERS-Age where infants begin to have K-Complexes
2-3 weeks post-term - ANSWERS-Age where spindles appear in infants
Inspire contraindications - ANSWERS-Patients with:
Central & Mixed Apnea >25% AHI
Unable to use remote
Are or plan to become pregnant
Complete Solutions6
Time constant - ANSWERS-Time it takes for signal to decay 37% of it's original amplitude
HFF (High Frequency Filter) - ANSWERS-Frequencies above this setting will be filtered out
LFF (Low Frequency Filter) - ANSWERS-Frequencies below this setting will be filtered out
PLMs - ANSWERS-4 consecutive leg movements, 0.5 - 5 seconds in duration, at least 5 seconds
between movements.
K-Complex - ANSWERS-Sharp negative vertex followed by a positive component
Delta waves - ANSWERS-0.5-2 Hz, 75 uV
Theta waves - ANSWERS-3-7 Hz
Sleep spindles - ANSWERS-12-14 hz, 0.5-2 seconds
Beta rhythm - ANSWERS-> 16 hz
Alpha / PDR Rhythm - ANSWERS-8 - 13 hz
Average time in REM - ANSWERS-25 % of TST
, Average time in Stage 3 - ANSWERS-20 % of TST
Average time spent in Stage 2 - ANSWERS-45 - 50 % of TST
Average time spent in Stage 1 - ANSWERS-2 - 5 % of TST
V-Tach, V-Fib, Asystole, 3rd Degree AV Block - ANSWERS-4 Deadly heart rhythms
Airflow & Respiratory Settings - ANSWERS-LFF = 0.1 hz
HFF = 15 hz
Zaleplon and Zolpidem - ANSWERS-Sedatives used to treat insomnia and increased sleep
efficiency
4-5 months post-term - ANSWERS-Age where infants have SWS
4-6 months post-term - ANSWERS-Age where infants begin to have K-Complexes
2-3 weeks post-term - ANSWERS-Age where spindles appear in infants
Inspire contraindications - ANSWERS-Patients with:
Central & Mixed Apnea >25% AHI
Unable to use remote
Are or plan to become pregnant
