RPSGT Risk Management & Assessment 5

Question 1

A patient with suspected REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is scheduled for a diagnostic PSG. What additional safety measure is MOST important during this study?

Accepted Answer

Padding the bed frame and ensuring the floor area around the bed is clear of hazards

Answer

RBD patients act out violent dreams during REM sleep and are at high risk for falling or injuring themselves on hard surfaces near the bed.

Question 2

A technologist's 'near miss' report reveals they almost administered supplemental oxygen to the wrong patient. According to best risk management practice, this event should be:

Accepted Answer

Documented in the facility's incident/near-miss reporting system to identify and correct system failures

Answer

Near-miss reporting is a foundational safety tool that allows facilities to identify system vulnerabilities before actual patient harm occurs.

Question 3

During a CPAP titration, a patient reports palpitations and appears diaphoretic (sweaty). The technologist's MOST appropriate initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the CPAP mask, wake the patient fully, and immediately notify the supervising physician

Answer

Palpitations and diaphoresis are potential signs of a cardiac event requiring immediate cessation of the procedure and urgent physician notification.

Question 4

A sleep technologist is asked by a patient to share another patient's sleep study results 'since they are close friends.' What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that all patient information is confidential under HIPAA regardless of the relationship

Answer

HIPAA prohibits disclosure of any patient's protected health information without that patient's explicit written authorization, regardless of the requester's relationship to the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'standard of care' in sleep technology risk management?

Accepted Answer

Practicing in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines (AASM) and BRPT credentialing standards

Answer

Standard of care in sleep technology is defined by AASM clinical guidelines and BRPT credentialing standards, which set the national benchmark for safe and competent practice.

RPSGT Exam Practice Test

RPSGT Exam Practice Test

RPSGT Risk Management & Assessment 5