FREE BRPT Interpreting Sleep Study Data Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to accepted sleep scoring standards, if other scoring criteria are met, which of the following activities would be considered an event when each is 0.5 seconds in duration? 1.
PLM 2.
Arousal 3.
Spindle 4.
K-Complex

Accepted Answer

1, 3, and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, and 4 only

Answer

2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

A patient's EKG tracing shows an irregular R-R rhythm without alterations to the P, QRS, and T waves. Which of the following arrhythmias fits this description?

Accepted Answer

Sinus arrhythmia

Answer

Premature atrial contractions

Answer

Third Degree AV block

Answer

Second Degree AV block

Question 3

The vertical position of the pens with the polysomnograph amplifiers turned off is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Time axis

Answer

Mechanical baseline

Answer

Electrical baseline

Answer

Frequency response curve

Question 4

An MSLT nap starts at epoch 28. The patient never initiates sleep. What epoch should you terminate the nap on?

Accepted Answer

Epoch 48

Answer

Epoch 58

Answer

Epoch 65

Answer

Epoch 88

Question 5

The narcolepsy tetrad includes all the following except

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal myoclonus

Answer

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Answer

Cataplexy

Answer

Sleep paralysis