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Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A patient requests a copy of their polysomnography report to share with a family member. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Obtain a signed authorization from the patient before releasing records

    HIPAA requires a signed authorization from the patient before releasing protected health information to third parties.

  2. Which organization is responsible for credentialing Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGTs)?

    Answer: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

    The BRPT administers the RPSGT credential and maintains standards for polysomnographic technologists.

  3. During a sleep study, you discover a patient's prescribed CPAP pressure appears ineffective but you are not authorized to adjust it. What should you do?

    Answer: Document your observations and notify the supervising physician

    Technologists must operate within their scope of practice by documenting findings and escalating clinical concerns to the supervising physician.

  4. An RPSGT applicant falsifies continuing education credits on their recertification application. This is considered:

    Answer: Fraud and grounds for credential revocation

    Falsifying credentials or CE records constitutes fraud and is grounds for disciplinary action including credential revocation by the BRPT.

  5. A colleague asks you to sign off on a patient's study that you did not perform. You should:

    Answer: Refuse and report the request to your supervisor

    Signing records for studies you did not perform is fraudulent and violates professional ethics; it must be refused and reported.

  6. Which principle of biomedical ethics requires the sleep technologist to act in the best interest of the patient?

    Answer: Beneficence

    Beneficence means actively doing good and promoting the patient's well-being, which is a core obligation for healthcare professionals.

  7. A patient with suspected sleep apnea refuses CPAP therapy after receiving test results. The technologist should:

    Answer: Respect the patient's decision and document the refusal

    Patient autonomy means competent adults have the right to refuse treatment; technologists must respect and document this decision.

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