RPSGT Risk Management & Assessment 3

Question 1

A sleep technologist is using a portable oximeter that has not been calibrated in over 6 months. From a risk management perspective, what is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Inaccurate SpO2 readings could lead to failure to identify or over-treat hypoxemia

Answer

Uncalibrated monitoring equipment can produce inaccurate clinical data, leading to missed diagnoses or inappropriate treatment decisions that harm the patient.

Question 2

During a pediatric sleep study, a 5-year-old patient becomes increasingly agitated and tries to remove all electrodes. What is the BEST initial approach to manage this risk?

Accepted Answer

Pause the study, allow a parent to comfort the child, and attempt to re-engage the child calmly

Answer

The least restrictive intervention first — involving the parent and de-escalating — is both ethically appropriate and clinically sound before considering any other options.

Question 3

A patient arrives for a sleep study and reports they are allergic to latex. Which risk management step is MOST important before applying electrodes?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all electrode paste, tapes, and straps are latex-free before contact with the patient

Answer

Latex allergy can cause severe anaphylactic reactions; all materials that contact the patient's skin must be confirmed latex-free before the study begins.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a pre-study health questionnaire in the context of risk management?

Accepted Answer

To identify contraindications, allergies, and medical conditions that may affect study safety

Answer

The pre-study health questionnaire is a core risk screening tool that flags conditions requiring special precautions or physician notification before testing begins.

Question 5

A technologist discovers that the previous technologist's night-shift documentation omitted a 4-minute period of oxygen desaturation below 80%. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising physician and ensure the event is added to the final record with proper documentation

Answer

Significant clinical events must be accurately documented in the medical record; the physician must be notified so the omission is corrected through proper channels.

RPSGT Exam Practice Test

RPSGT Exam Practice Test

RPSGT Risk Management & Assessment 3