Terminology Flashcards
What is thought of as the gold standard for sleep diagnostic recording?
In-house Sleep Center Overnight (PSG)
What is the most used subjective sleep evaluation tool?
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
When going from Analog to Digital what would you need?
A to D Converter
T or F: All States have the same requirements to practice Polysomnography
False
What is an IDTF?
Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility
What is a rhythmically occurring natural phenomenon which acts as a cue in the regulation of the body’s circadian rhythms is called:
Zeit·ge·ber
Concept of anchor sleep and maximizing your diurnal rhythm is a strategy of shift workers that:
Provides several hours of sleep that will always overlap regardless if it’s a person works day or night
T or F: As we get older, sleep efficiency improves
False
How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 2 sleep?
50%
How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 3 sleep?
20%
How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage 1 sleep?
5%
How much time does a normal adult spend in Stage REM sleep?
25%
NREM Parasomnias are?
-Sleep Terrors
-Confusional Arousal
-Sleep walking
-Sleep related Eating Disorder
REM Parasomnias are:
-Nightmares
-REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
-Isolated Sleep Paralysis
What side of the head are odd numbers in the 10-20 system on?
Left side
What side of the head are even numbers in the 10-20 system on?
Right side
What 8 electrode sites are most commonly used to monitor sleep?
F3, F4, C3, C4, O1, O2, M1, M2
What is the most common Cardiac Lead placement used in PSGs?
Lead II
Gold is recognized as the best conductive material in regards to electrode makeup.
Which are other materials can be used?
Silver, Stainless Steel and Silver Chloride
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
Cell body, many dendrites and one axon
T or F: Neurons are the oldest and longest cells in the body?
True
Which Neurons send information away from the central nervous system to the muscles, or glands?
Motor (or efferent)
Which Neurons send information from sensory receptors (i.e. skin, eyes, nose tongue, ears) toward the central nervous system ?
Sensory (or afferent)
The Circadian rhythm is best described as:
our internal clock, based on 24 hours earths rotation, where light melatonin affect sleep.
The Homeostatic Process is best described as:
Sleep Pressure, the more we are awake the sleepier we get.
An all-channel calibration utilizing a __uv signal is done at the beginning and end of each recording period.
50uv
What is uv
microvolts
A high frequency filter is also know as a?
Low pass or High cut
The time it takes in seconds for a waveform to drop to37% of calculated amplitude after an initial voltage is delivered is :
Time Constant
What is Common Mode Rejection
-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%
movement of air in and out of lungs
ventilation
exchange of oxogen and Co2 in the lungs
profusion
no air flow for 10 seconds or more
apnea
less then 90% air flow with effort
obstructive
