Introduction To Sleep Disorders And Treatment Options

Question 1

Answer 1

Polygraphy Type IV, Polygraphy Type III

Question 2

Answer 2

Sleep induced epilepsy

Question 3

Answer 3

Supporting the airway to prevent obstruction

Question 4

Answer 4

A reduction in airflow by greater than 30% for at least 10 seconds, with oxygen desaturation of 3-4%

Question 5

What type of PSG involved at least 7 signals and is done with a sleep professional

Answer 5

Type 1

Question 6

What type of PSG uses at least 7 signals but is done at home

Answer 6

Type 2

Question 7

What type of study is done using at least 4 channels of respiration from home

Answer 7

Type 3

Question 8

What type of PSG uses only 1 or 2 channels

Answer 8

Type 4

Question 9

What is the name of the device typically used in a type 3 sleep study

Answer 9

Watchpat

Question 10

What does AHI stand for and what does it measure

Answer 10

Apnea hypopnea index, it is the number of breathing events per hour of sleep

Question 11

What are the ranges of Mild, Moderate, and Severe OSA?

Answer 11

5-15, 15-30, greater than 30

Question 12

What is PAP therapy (what does it stand for) and how does it work

Answer 12

Positive airway pressure, uses a steam of compressed air to support the airway during sleep

Question 13

Which two PSG studies are used to diagnose sleep disorders

Answer 13

Type 1 and type 2

Question 14

T/F - AASM type 3 and 4 are used for the diagnostic of sleep apnea syndromes

Answer 14

T

Question 15

T/F - to get diagnosed with sleep apnea without a comorbidity you need a 15 or higher AHI

Answer 15

True