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PSG Boards Exam Study Guide A patient with a history of obesity, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness is referred by their Primary Care Physician for a psg. the intake reveals frequent naps, ca ... ffeine use throughout the day and evening, a variable bedtime, and a score of 18/24 on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The patient has an overall AHI of 4, an arousal index of 5, and sleep efficiency of 56%. What is the Most Likely cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the patient. - ✔✔Poor sleep hygiene What is the BEST response when a patient asks the technologist if they have sleep apnea and will need to wear a CPAP mask. - ✔✔Provide the patient with educational material about sleep apnea When reviewing a patient's history in preparation for a psg, physiologic findings suggestive of hypoventilation include: - ✔✔hypoxemia and hypercapnia Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY effect of Zolpidem and Zaleplon on sleep architecture - ✔✔Increased sleep efficiency (is a sedative to treat insomnia. also results in shortened sleep latency and no not decrease stage R) Which statement is true regarding CPAP? - ✔✔there is one level of pressure for inspiration and expiration What has the LARGEST impact on adherence to PAP therapy? - ✔✔patient education A process to decrease fear of artificial circumst [Show More]
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