CPAP and APAP

Question 1 of 50Basic

During CPAP titration, obstructive apneas persist without excessive leak. Which change most directly addresses upper-airway collapse?

Question 2 of 50Basic

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: During CPAP titration, obstructive apneas persist without excessive leak. Which change most directly addresses upper-airway collapse?

Question 3 of 50Basic

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: During CPAP titration, obstructive apneas persist without excessive leak. Which change most directly addresses upper-airway collapse?

Question 4 of 50Basic

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: During CPAP titration, obstructive apneas persist without excessive leak. Which change most directly addresses upper-airway collapse?

Question 5 of 50Basic

A board-style practice form presents the following case: During CPAP titration, obstructive apneas persist without excessive leak. Which change most directly addresses upper-airway collapse?

Question 6 of 50Moderate

A large leak begins immediately after the patient opens the mouth while using a nasal mask. What is the best first response?

Question 7 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A large leak begins immediately after the patient opens the mouth while using a nasal mask. What is the best first response?

Question 8 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A large leak begins immediately after the patient opens the mouth while using a nasal mask. What is the best first response?

Question 9 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A large leak begins immediately after the patient opens the mouth while using a nasal mask. What is the best first response?

Question 10 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A large leak begins immediately after the patient opens the mouth while using a nasal mask. What is the best first response?

Question 11 of 50Moderate

A patient reports difficulty exhaling against CPAP despite good mask fit. Which comfort feature may help before changing modes?

Question 12 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A patient reports difficulty exhaling against CPAP despite good mask fit. Which comfort feature may help before changing modes?

Question 13 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A patient reports difficulty exhaling against CPAP despite good mask fit. Which comfort feature may help before changing modes?

Question 14 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A patient reports difficulty exhaling against CPAP despite good mask fit. Which comfort feature may help before changing modes?

Question 15 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A patient reports difficulty exhaling against CPAP despite good mask fit. Which comfort feature may help before changing modes?

Question 16 of 50Advanced

Snoring and inspiratory flow flattening persist after apneas are controlled. What should guide the next action?

Question 17 of 50Advanced

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Snoring and inspiratory flow flattening persist after apneas are controlled. What should guide the next action?

Question 18 of 50Advanced

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Snoring and inspiratory flow flattening persist after apneas are controlled. What should guide the next action?

Question 19 of 50Advanced

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Snoring and inspiratory flow flattening persist after apneas are controlled. What should guide the next action?

Question 20 of 50Advanced

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Snoring and inspiratory flow flattening persist after apneas are controlled. What should guide the next action?

Question 21 of 50Moderate

Residual obstructive hypopneas persist on CPAP with acceptable leak. What is the appropriate titration principle?

Question 22 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Residual obstructive hypopneas persist on CPAP with acceptable leak. What is the appropriate titration principle?

Question 23 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Residual obstructive hypopneas persist on CPAP with acceptable leak. What is the appropriate titration principle?

Question 24 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Residual obstructive hypopneas persist on CPAP with acceptable leak. What is the appropriate titration principle?

Question 25 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Residual obstructive hypopneas persist on CPAP with acceptable leak. What is the appropriate titration principle?

Question 26 of 50Moderate

A mask leak worsens after the straps are tightened. What should the technologist do next?

Question 27 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A mask leak worsens after the straps are tightened. What should the technologist do next?

Question 28 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A mask leak worsens after the straps are tightened. What should the technologist do next?

Question 29 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A mask leak worsens after the straps are tightened. What should the technologist do next?

Question 30 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A mask leak worsens after the straps are tightened. What should the technologist do next?

Question 31 of 50Moderate

Obstruction occurs only during supine REM sleep. What should the technologist ensure before declaring the pressure adequate?

Question 32 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Obstruction occurs only during supine REM sleep. What should the technologist ensure before declaring the pressure adequate?

Question 33 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Obstruction occurs only during supine REM sleep. What should the technologist ensure before declaring the pressure adequate?

Question 34 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Obstruction occurs only during supine REM sleep. What should the technologist ensure before declaring the pressure adequate?

Question 35 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Obstruction occurs only during supine REM sleep. What should the technologist ensure before declaring the pressure adequate?

Question 36 of 50Moderate

Central events appear briefly after a pressure increase during unstable sleep. What is the best first principle?

Question 37 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: Central events appear briefly after a pressure increase during unstable sleep. What is the best first principle?

Question 38 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: Central events appear briefly after a pressure increase during unstable sleep. What is the best first principle?

Question 39 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: Central events appear briefly after a pressure increase during unstable sleep. What is the best first principle?

Question 40 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: Central events appear briefly after a pressure increase during unstable sleep. What is the best first principle?

Question 41 of 50Moderate

A patient has nasal dryness but therapy is otherwise effective. Which adjustment may improve comfort?

Question 42 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: A patient has nasal dryness but therapy is otherwise effective. Which adjustment may improve comfort?

Question 43 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: A patient has nasal dryness but therapy is otherwise effective. Which adjustment may improve comfort?

Question 44 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: A patient has nasal dryness but therapy is otherwise effective. Which adjustment may improve comfort?

Question 45 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: A patient has nasal dryness but therapy is otherwise effective. Which adjustment may improve comfort?

Question 46 of 50Moderate

An APAP download shows wide pressure swings caused by large leak. What should be addressed first?

Question 47 of 50Moderate

A sleep laboratory competency review presents this case: An APAP download shows wide pressure swings caused by large leak. What should be addressed first?

Question 48 of 50Moderate

A second technologist independently reviews the following scenario: An APAP download shows wide pressure swings caused by large leak. What should be addressed first?

Question 49 of 50Moderate

During a quality-assurance conference, the team considers this question: An APAP download shows wide pressure swings caused by large leak. What should be addressed first?

Question 50 of 50Moderate

A board-style practice form presents the following case: An APAP download shows wide pressure swings caused by large leak. What should be addressed first?