Question 1

In a young adult, how many awakenings occur during a normal night's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  3-5 
C)  7-9 
D)  5-6 
A)  1-2 
B)  3-5 
C)  7-9 
D)  5-6

Question 2

Approximately what percent of American women have obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  2% 
C)  4% 
D)  6% 
A)  8% 
B)  2% 
C)  4% 
D)  6%

Question 3

Which of the following are symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea? Loud snoring, snorting, or nocturnal choking
Moodiness, irritability, or depression
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Sexual impotence

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, and IV 
B)  I and III only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  I, II, and III 
A)  I, II, and IV 
B)  I and III only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  I, II, and III

Question 4

Which sleep stage is characterized by beta waves with high frequency, low amplitude activity and sawtooth waves?

Accepted Answer

A) N2 
B)  Eyes Open - Wake 
C)  Eyes Closed Wake 
D)  N1 
A) N2 
B)  Eyes Open - Wake 
C)  Eyes Closed Wake 
D)  N1

Question 5

Which EEG waveform is called the "relaxed wave," have a high voltage, and are often seen in the drowsy patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  theta 
B)  delta 
C)  beta 
D)  alpha 
A)  theta 
B)  delta 
C)  beta 
D)  alpha

Question 6

What is the term for sleep periods of excessive depth or duration?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep paralysis 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  hypersomnia 
D)  cataplexy 
A)  sleep paralysis 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  hypersomnia 
D)  cataplexy

Question 7

What are the primary functions of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow the cerebral cortex and cerebellum to be passive and inactive 
B)  to allow time for the medulla and pons to be passive and inactive 
C)  to restore and repair the body and conserve energy 
D)  to hardwire memories and conserve energy 
A)  to allow the cerebral cortex and cerebellum to be passive and inactive 
B)  to allow time for the medulla and pons to be passive and inactive 
C)  to restore and repair the body and conserve energy 
D)  to hardwire memories and conserve energy

Question 8

Which of the following factors enhance sleep? Elevated body temperature
Frequent work shift changes
Caffeine ingestion
Moderate exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  III and IV 
C)  II and IV 
D)  IV only 
A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  III and IV 
C)  II and IV 
D)  IV only

Question 9

Non-REM sleep accounts for what percent of sleep time in the average adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  50-55 percent 
B)  60-75 percent 
C)  75-80 percent 
D)  40-50 percent 
A)  50-55 percent 
B)  60-75 percent 
C)  75-80 percent 
D)  40-50 percent

Question 10

What does a score of 11 indicate on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual is getting enough sleep 
B)  Additional evaluation by a sleep specialist is recommended 
C)  Normal score- no followup needed 
D)  No such assessment tool exists 
A)  Individual is getting enough sleep 
B)  Additional evaluation by a sleep specialist is recommended 
C)  Normal score- no followup needed 
D)  No such assessment tool exists

Question 11

During which sleep stage are night terrors and sleepwalking most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  StageN3 Slow Wave Sleep 
B)  StageN2 
C)  stage N1 
D)  StageN3 Deep Sleep 
A)  StageN3 Slow Wave Sleep 
B)  StageN2 
C)  stage N1 
D)  StageN3 Deep Sleep

Question 12

Which sleep disorder can be treated with tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  RLS 
B)  PLMD 
C)  CSA 
D)  OSA 
A)  RLS 
B)  PLMD 
C)  CSA 
D)  OSA

Question 13

Which sleep disorder can be treated with negative pressure ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  RLS 
B)  OSA 
C)  CSA 
D)  PLMD 
A)  RLS 
B)  OSA 
C)  CSA 
D)  PLMD

Question 14

What are the two major types of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drowsy and REM 
B)  W and NREM 
C)  NREM and REM 
D)  W and REM 
A)  Drowsy and REM 
B)  W and NREM 
C)  NREM and REM 
D)  W and REM

Question 15

What is the most commonly prescribed treatment for moderate OSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPAP 
B)  surgery 
C)  nasal decongestants 
D)  weight loss 
A)  CPAP 
B)  surgery 
C)  nasal decongestants 
D)  weight loss

Question 16

What portion of an adolescent's sleep time is spent in REM?

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  50% 
C)  20% 
D)  30% 
A)  40% 
B)  50% 
C)  20% 
D)  30%

Question 17

During a sleep study, which of the following monitors electrophysiologic changes in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  EOG 
B)  EMG 
C)  EEG 
D)  ECG 
A)  EOG 
B)  EMG 
C)  EEG 
D)  ECG

Question 18

In which sleep phase do the majority of dreams occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 3 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  REM sleep 
D)  Stage 2 
A)  Stage 3 
B)  Stage 1 
C)  REM sleep 
D)  Stage 2

Question 19

How many hours of sleep a day does an average adult require?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 hours 
B)  8-10 hours 
C)  9 hours 
D)  6-8 hours 
A)  10 hours 
B)  8-10 hours 
C)  9 hours 
D)  6-8 hours

Question 20

Which agency offers a credentialing exam for the Sleep Disorder Specialist?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAAHEP 
B)  NBRC 
C)  AARC 
D)  CoARC 
A)  CAAHEP 
B)  NBRC 
C)  AARC 
D)  CoARC

In a young adult, how many awakenings occur during a normal night's sleep?

Approximately what percent of American women have obstructive sleep apnea?

Which of the following are symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea? Loud snoring, snorting, or nocturnal choking Moodiness, irritability, or depression Excessive daytime sleepiness Sexual impotence

Which sleep stage is characterized by beta waves with high frequency, low amplitude activity and sawtooth waves?

Which EEG waveform is called the "relaxed wave," have a high voltage, and are often seen in the drowsy patient?

What is the term for sleep periods of excessive depth or duration?

What are the primary functions of sleep?

Which of the following factors enhance sleep? Elevated body temperature Frequent work shift changes Caffeine ingestion Moderate exercise

Non-REM sleep accounts for what percent of sleep time in the average adult?

What does a score of 11 indicate on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

During which sleep stage are night terrors and sleepwalking most likely to occur?

Which sleep disorder can be treated with tracheostomy?

Which sleep disorder can be treated with negative pressure ventilation?

What are the two major types of sleep?

What is the most commonly prescribed treatment for moderate OSA?

What portion of an adolescent's sleep time is spent in REM?

During a sleep study, which of the following monitors electrophysiologic changes in the brain?

In which sleep phase do the majority of dreams occur?

How many hours of sleep a day does an average adult require?

Which agency offers a credentialing exam for the Sleep Disorder Specialist?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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Exam 17: Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

In a young adult, how many awakenings occur during a normal night's sleep?

Approximately what percent of American women have obstructive sleep apnea?

Which of the following are symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea? Loud snoring, snorting, or nocturnal choking Moodiness, irritability, or depression Excessive daytime sleepiness Sexual impotence

Which sleep stage is characterized by beta waves with high frequency, low amplitude activity and sawtooth waves?

Which EEG waveform is called the "relaxed wave," have a high voltage, and are often seen in the drowsy patient?

What is the term for sleep periods of excessive depth or duration?

What are the primary functions of sleep?

Which of the following factors enhance sleep? Elevated body temperature Frequent work shift changes Caffeine ingestion Moderate exercise

Non-REM sleep accounts for what percent of sleep time in the average adult?

What does a score of 11 indicate on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

During which sleep stage are night terrors and sleepwalking most likely to occur?

Which sleep disorder can be treated with tracheostomy?

Which sleep disorder can be treated with negative pressure ventilation?

What are the two major types of sleep?

What is the most commonly prescribed treatment for moderate OSA?

What portion of an adolescent's sleep time is spent in REM?

During a sleep study, which of the following monitors electrophysiologic changes in the brain?

In which sleep phase do the majority of dreams occur?

How many hours of sleep a day does an average adult require?

Which agency offers a credentialing exam for the Sleep Disorder Specialist?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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