Sleep Apnea Part 1

25 Questions | By DAG_1A | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 212

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This quiz will review the definition of sleep apnea, its signs and symptoms and the associated risks.

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1.

Obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA) is usually caused when
- A.
  
  Muscles that control the tongue and throat relax.
- B.
  
  Excess weight causes pressure on the throat/neck.
- C.
  
  Something obstructs the airway.
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

An apneic event occurs when a person stops breathing during sleep for four seconds or more.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

When a person stops breathing during sleep for 10 seconds, 5 to 15 times during an hour, he or she has
- A.
  
  Mild sleep apnea.
- B.
  
  Moderate sleep apnea.
- C.
  
  Severe sleep apnea.
4.

When a person stops breathing during sleep for ten seconds, 15 to 30 times during an hour, he or she has
- A.
  
  Mild sleep apnea.
- B.
  
  Moderate sleep apnea.
- C.
  
  Sever sleep apnea.
5.

When a person stops breathing during sleep for ten seconds, 30 times or more during an hour, he or she has
- A.
  
  Mild sleep apnea.
- B.
  
  Moderate sleep apnea.
- C.
  
  Severe sleep apnea.
6.

Of the following, which are the three main options for treatment of OSA? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Surgery
- B.
  
  Over-the-counter medications
- C.
  
  PAP therapy
- D.
  
  Oral appliance therapy
7.

What are some of the common complaints associated with PAP therapy? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Ineffective method of treatment
- B.
  
  Noisy and cumbersome
- C.
  
  Expense associated with use
- D.
  
  Difficult to travel with
8.

Oral appliances are used to advance the jaw forward, allowing more room for the tongue and keeping the airway open.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Usually, only adult, male patients need to fill out a questionnaire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Which of the following have been linked to sleep apnea? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Stroke
- B.
  
  Heart attack
- C.
  
  High blood pressure
- D.
  
  Diabetes
- E.
  
  Obesity
- F.
  
  Cancer
11.

People with untreated sleep apnea have a reduced lifespan.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

People with untreated sleep apnea spend ______ times as much on medical care during their lifetimes in comparison to those who do not have sleep apnea.
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  15
13.

Cardiovascular damage caused by sleep apnea puts people at greater risk for
- A.
  
  Heart attack.
- B.
  
  Stroke.
- C.
  
  Both heart attack and stroke.
- D.
  
  Neither heart attack nor stroke.
14.

Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Why are excessive sleepiness, lack of energy and fatigue symptoms of sleep apnea? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  OSA patients spend a significant amount of time at night in fight or flight mode, with resultant elevated blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
- B.
  
  OSA causes disrupted sleep patterns which leads to insufficient amounts of sleep.
- C.
  
  OSA patients spend the night fighting to breathe.
16.

Getting equal to or less than four hours of sleep during one night has a sedative effect equivalent to legal intoxication.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which of the following is true concerning driving while excessively drowsy?
- A.
  
  Costs associated with sleep related accidents are as high as 10 to 40 billion dollars.
- B.
  
  At least 30% of all motor vehicle accidents are due to sleep deprivation.
- C.
  
  Driving while drowsy impairs driving as much as or more than alcohol.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
18.

All of the top ten prescription medications in the United States are related to the signs and symptoms or comorbidities of OSA.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is the gold standard for testing sleepiness and is a required part of records for all cases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Morning headaches have been linked to oxygen desaturation events.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Worldwide, more than _____ adults in the world were overweight (BMI > 25).
- A.
  
  300 million
- B.
  
  200 million
- C.
  
  1.4 billion
- D.
  
  75 million
22.

In 2008, close to _____ adults in the world were clinically obese (BMI > 30).
- A.
  
  1.4 billion
- B.
  
  500 million
- C.
  
  8 million
- D.
  
  250 million
23.

An increased waist circumference predicts OSA only in the obese.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Which of the following is true concerning positional sleep apnea? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
  
  It is marked by an increased frequency of snoring.
- B.
  
  It usually occurs while on one's side.
- C.
  
  As the apnea becomes more sever, it tends to occur in all positions.
- D.
  
  It is quite common.
25.

Follow-up with CPAP therapy is often problematic because primary care physicians do not know if patients are using their devices or if the devices are still in working order.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False