RST Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

According to AASM technical specifications, what is the maximum acceptable electrode impedance for EEG electrodes during polysomnography?

Accepted Answer

5 kΩ

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2 kΩ

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10 kΩ

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20 kΩ

Question 2

Which organization is the primary accrediting body for sleep disorders centers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 3

How often should polysomnography equipment undergo formal biomedical calibration according to standard quality assurance protocols?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

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Daily before each study

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Weekly

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Monthly

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct approach for disinfecting reusable surface electrodes between patients?

Accepted Answer

Clean and disinfect per manufacturer instructions and facility infection control policy

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Wipe with a dry cloth only

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Soak in isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds regardless of manufacturer guidance

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Autoclave all reusable electrodes before each use

Question 5

Under HIPAA, what is the minimum federal requirement for retaining protected health information documentation?

Accepted Answer

6 years from date of creation or last effective date

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2 years from date of service

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5 years from date of service

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10 years from date of creation

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of performing a biocalibration at the beginning of a polysomnographic study?

Accepted Answer

To confirm equipment function and establish baseline physiological signals with patient cooperation

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To verify patient identity before recording

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To calibrate the room's ambient light and temperature sensors

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To assess the patient's subjective sleep quality before lights-out

Question 7

When a technologist discovers an unreliable SpO2 signal during a study, what is the appropriate quality assurance response?

Accepted Answer

Troubleshoot and correct the signal, documenting all actions taken in the study record

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Continue the study without intervention and note the issue only in the final report

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Immediately terminate and reschedule the study

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Ignore the issue if all other channels are recording properly