Question 1
A 52-year-old man with witnessed apneas, BMI 38, hypertension, and a STOP-Bang score of 6 is referred for evaluation of suspected obstructive sleep apnea. He has no significant cardiopulmonary comorbidities and no insomnia. Which diagnostic study is most appropriate as the first test?
Correct Answer:
Home sleep apnea test (HSAT) with a Type III device
Question 2
Which of the following patient profiles is a contraindication to home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) per AASM guidance?
Correct Answer:
A 60-year-old with NYHA class III congestive heart failure
Question 3
Which of the following STOP-Bang components is NOT one of the eight items?
Correct Answer:
Tonsil size
Question 4
A patient is scheduled for a split-night polysomnogram. Which AASM-recommended condition should be met during the diagnostic portion before transitioning to PAP titration?
Correct Answer:
An AHI of at least 40/hr during the first 2 hours, or AHI 20-40 with substantial desaturation
Question 5
According to AASM-recommended electrode placement, which of the following derivations is the recommended frontal EEG channel for sleep staging?
Correct Answer:
F4-M1
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