CPSGT Practice Quiz 2020 Aasm

EEG is brain activity.

• True

• False

EMG activity is muscle movement

• True

• False

EOG activity is eye movement.

• True

• False

What are the 3 AC inputs in PSG?

• EEG, ELG, ETG

• ERG, EEG, EMG

• EEG, EOG, EMG

• EOT, SOT, EEG

The ground electrode is placed at T4. 

• True

• False

An apnea must have a decrease of airflow of at least 90% for at least 10 seconds. 

• True

• False

What MSLT montage is required by the AASM?

• EEG, Oximetry, EKG, PAP

• Leg EMG, EKG, EOG, EFG

• EEG, EOG, Chin EMG, EKG

• Whats a montage?

Where is the nasian located?

• The point between pre irricular to pre irricular

• The point between the nape of the neck

• The point between your left and right hip

• The point between the forehead and nose

Parasomnias can make you sleep walk, have sleep terrors, or engage in sleep sex. 

• True

• False

Sleep paralysis may occur with narcolepsy. 

• True

• False

Pain medications like codeine, oxy, and meth, do not increase central apneas. 

• True

• False

What is the most stable electrode for PSG?

• Gold 

• Silver Chloride

• Copper

• Plastic

How many nap opportunities are there during the MSLT?

• 7-8

• 4-5

• 3

• 2

When is HSAT testing INAPPROPRIATE?

• Central Sleep Apnea

• Neuromuscular disorders

• Other Sleep Disorders - Narcolepsy, Parasomnias, PLMD

• Pediatrics

• Cardio-Pulmonary Comorbidities

• All of the above

What is the "10-20" system?

• The standard method used to describe the location of scalp glue.

• The only method to read your mind.

• The amount of time used to sleep with EEG electrodes.

• The standard method used to describe the location of scalp electrodes. 

Hallucinations never occur during Narcolepsy. 

• True

• False

The hypoxic drive occurs at high altitudes. 

• True

• False

What is Respiration?

• The exhalation of CO2

• The exhalation of O2

• The exchange of gasses (CO2 & O2) at the alveolar capillary level of the lung

• Breathing humidity

The circadian clock regulates the timing of sleep.

• True

• False

Odd numbered electrode positions are only on the LEFT side of the head. 

• True

• False

Marijuana - an illicit substance - can incrase sleep efficiency. 

• True

• False

What is ventilation?

• The act of H20 entering and exiting the lungs

• The act of C02 exiting the lungs

• The act of air entering and exiting the lungs

• The act of breathing every bit of air out of the lungs

During Theta activity, it is normal for adults to feel drowsy. 

• True

• False

Thermocouples measure airflow by detecting the rate of temperature change. 

• True

• False

You associate an arousal with a scored movement if there is < 0.5 sec between the end of one event, and the onset of another event, regardless of which is first. 

• True

• False

Where is the inian located?

• The lowest point of the skull from the back of the head as indicated by a prominent bump

• The point between the forehead and nose

• The point between your upper lip and lower lip

• The point between your left and right eye

What 2 anatomical landmarks are used for essential EEG electrode positioning?

• The pre irricular to pre irricular

• Left to right eye

• From top lip to bottom lip

• The nasian and inian

What are the 5 sleep stages?

• Stage W

• Stage R

• Stage N3

• Stage N2

• Stage N1

• Stage 4

• Stage 5

• There are not 5 sleep stages

What is the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) and what does it do?

• A small region in the CNS that is responsible for storing sleep debt.

• A small region in the pons that is responsible for most brain activity. 

• A small region in the hypothalamus that is responsible for controlling every hormone released in the brain.

• A small region in the hypothalamus that is responsible for controlling circadian rhythms. Also known as the pacemaker of the sleep/wake cycle.

Ventrical fibrillation is the most dangerous cardiac disturbance. 

• True

• False

Even numbered electrode positions are only on the LEFT side of the head. 

• True

• False

Is insomnia a sign or a symptom?

• A sign of insomnia

• A symptom of insomnia

• Both

Unequal electrode impedance is the most common form of impedance.

• True

• False

Biocalibrations are done to test the patients signals, as well as to get a baseline for the PSG.

• True

• False

What is the ground electrode, and why is it important?

• 3 prong plug, placed at Fpz

• Used to protect the patient

• Stops any stray current from shocking the patient

• Must be on, or electrodes will not be read

• All of the above

Beta Blockers like Propanolol can increase REM fragmentation and dream recall/nightmare frequency. 

• True

• False

Delta activity is only seen in Stage N2 Sleep.

• True

• False

What frequency is Theta activity?

• 4 Hz - 7 Hz

• 8 Hz - 13 Hz

• > 13 Hz

• 2 Hz - 4 Hz

What LFF settings are recommended for EEG/EOG activity by the AASM? 

• 0.3 Hz / 70 Hz

• 0.3 Hz / 35 Hz

• 10 Hz / 100 Hz

• 0.3 Hz / 30 Hz

PSG calibrations only need to be completed at the beginning of the study. 

• True

• False

Which sleep stage do you spend the last third of your night in?

• N1

• N2

• Stage R

• N3

Arousal and PLM are associated if start 0.5 sec before or after. 

• True

• False

If you have a creepy crawly feeling while awake or falling asleep, you have ________ . - Acronym in CAPS

Absent effort throughout the entire period of absent airflow is a ________ apnea.

What is hypercapnea?

• Increased levels of 02

• Increased levels of CO2

• Increased levels of SPO2

• Decreased levels of CO2

What does the (RAS) Reticular Activating System do?

• Relays signals

• Aids in maintaining consciousness

• Controls the circadian rhythm

• A & B

Thermistors use nasal and oral sensors to detect a change in temperature. 

• True

• False

What reasons should PLMS should not be scored?

• If they are isolated, aperiodic movements

• If they are followed by respiratory events

• Muscle activity during REM

• Need 5 events per hour or greater

• All of the above