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Terminology Flashcards

1
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What is thought of as the gold standard for sleep diagnostic recording?

A

In-house Sleep Center Overnight (PSG)

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2
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What is the most used subjective sleep evaluation tool?

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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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3
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When going from Analog to Digital what would you need?

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A to D Converter

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4
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T or F: All States have the same requirements to practice Polysomnography

A

False

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5
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What is an IDTF?

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Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility

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6
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What is a rhythmically occurring natural phenomenon which acts as a cue in the regulation of the body’s circadian rhythms is called:

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Zeit·ge·ber

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7
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Concept of anchor sleep and maximizing your diurnal rhythm is a strategy of shift workers that:

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Provides several hours of sleep that will always overlap regardless if it’s a person works day or night

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8
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T or F: As we get older, sleep efficiency improves

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False

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9
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How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 2 sleep?

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50%

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10
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How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 3 sleep?

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20%

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11
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How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 1 sleep?

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5%

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12
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How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage REM sleep?

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25%

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13
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NREM Parasomnias are?

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-Sleep Terrors
-Confusional Arousal
-Sleep walking
-Sleep related Eating Disorder

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14
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REM Parasomnias are:

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-Nightmares
-REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
-Isolated Sleep Paralysis

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15
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What side of the head are odd numbers in the 10-20 system on?

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Left side

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16
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What side of the head are even numbers in the 10-20 system on?

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Right side

17
Q

What 8 electrode sites are most commonly used to monitor sleep?

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F3, F4, C3, C4, O1, O2, M1, M2

18
Q

What is the most common Cardiac Lead placement used in PSGs?

A

Lead II

19
Q

Gold is recognized as the best conductive material in regards to electrode makeup.
Which are other materials can be used?

A

Silver, Stainless Steel and Silver Chloride

20
Q

What are the three main parts of a neuron?

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Cell body, many dendrites and one axon

21
Q

T or F: Neurons are the oldest and longest cells in the body?

A

True

22
Q

Which Neurons send information away from the central nervous system to the muscles, or glands?

A

Motor (or efferent)

23
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Which Neurons send information from sensory receptors (i.e. skin, eyes, nose tongue, ears) toward the central nervous system ?

A

Sensory (or afferent)

24
Q

The Circadian rhythm is best described as:

A

our internal clock, based on 24 hours earths rotation, where light melatonin affect sleep.

25
Q

The Homeostatic Process is best described as:

A

Sleep Pressure, the more we are awake the sleepier we get.

26
Q

An all-channel calibration utilizing a __uv signal is done at the beginning and end of each recording period.

A

50uv

27
Q

What is uv

A

microvolts

28
Q

A high frequency filter is also know as a?

A

Low pass or High cut

29
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The time it takes in seconds for a waveform to drop to37% of calculated amplitude after an initial voltage is delivered is :

A

Time Constant

30
Q

What is Common Mode Rejection

A

-The ability of an amplifier to cancel a common-mode signal while responding to an out-of-phase signal.
-Most common function of a differential amplifier
-Rejection of similar activity between input 1 and input 2
Also known as in-phase rejection
-Filters Identical information at nearly 100%

31
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movement of air in and out of lungs

A

ventilation

32
Q

exchange of oxogen and Co2 in the lungs

A

profusion

33
Q

no air flow for 10 seconds or more

A

apnea

34
Q

less then 90% air flow with effort

A

obstructive

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