ASTEP MODULE 9. SLEEP STUDY PROTOCOLS 1 |
2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
100% CORRECT
Why have protocols? Answer - They standardize studies within a center and
across all centers, assure accurate communication between the physician and
technologist, provide guidance for special circumstances, protect the
technologist and physician when emergencies arise
What are examples of policies? Answer - Who is eligible or not for a study, how
the sleep study should be performed and interpreted, insurance specifications
affecting eligibility
Who is eligible for an overnight study? Answer - Sleep disordered breathing
(sleep apnea), narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias,
nocturnal seizures
What does not usually require a sleep study? Answer - Insomnia, RLS
What are some examples of Sleep Study Protocols? Answer - Electrode and
sensor placement, Acceptable Impedances, Display Montages, Gain and Filter
settings, Pre test Procedures (Biological Calibrations, Lights off protocol), Test
Procedures (Technologist's notes, Documentation of behavior), Ending the test
(Bio Cals, Electrode removal and clean up)
What is an MSLT used to evaluate? Answer - Narcolepsy and idiopathic
hypersomnia
2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
100% CORRECT
Why have protocols? Answer - They standardize studies within a center and
across all centers, assure accurate communication between the physician and
technologist, provide guidance for special circumstances, protect the
technologist and physician when emergencies arise
What are examples of policies? Answer - Who is eligible or not for a study, how
the sleep study should be performed and interpreted, insurance specifications
affecting eligibility
Who is eligible for an overnight study? Answer - Sleep disordered breathing
(sleep apnea), narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias,
nocturnal seizures
What does not usually require a sleep study? Answer - Insomnia, RLS
What are some examples of Sleep Study Protocols? Answer - Electrode and
sensor placement, Acceptable Impedances, Display Montages, Gain and Filter
settings, Pre test Procedures (Biological Calibrations, Lights off protocol), Test
Procedures (Technologist's notes, Documentation of behavior), Ending the test
(Bio Cals, Electrode removal and clean up)
What is an MSLT used to evaluate? Answer - Narcolepsy and idiopathic
hypersomnia
