RST Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Which regulatory body's standards must sleep laboratories meet to bill Medicare for polysomnography services?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer

CMS establishes coverage and billing requirements for Medicare services including polysomnography; laboratories must satisfy CMS criteria to receive reimbursement.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an all-channel signal calibration performed before a polysomnographic recording?

Accepted Answer

To verify that all amplifier channels are recording at correct gain and sensitivity settings

Answer

All-channel calibration confirms that each amplifier is operating at the correct gain and sensitivity before patient data collection begins, ensuring recording accuracy.

Question 3

Under OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, how must used needle electrodes be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

Dispose immediately in a labeled, puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

OSHA requires that used needle electrodes be disposed of immediately in appropriate sharps containers to prevent needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the AASM's inter-scorer reliability (ISR) program for accredited sleep centers?

Accepted Answer

To ensure technologists and physicians score studies consistently and accurately against AASM standards

Answer

The AASM ISR program evaluates scoring consistency and accuracy to ensure quality standards are maintained across all accredited sleep centers.

Question 5

Regarding fire safety in the sleep laboratory, which statement best reflects regulatory requirements?

Accepted Answer

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and all staff must know evacuation procedures

Answer

Life-safety codes require clearly marked, unobstructed emergency exits and mandate that all staff know patient evacuation procedures to protect everyone in the facility.

RST - Registered Sleep Technologist Practice Test

RST - Registered Sleep Technologist Practice Test

RST Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance 3