Author Question: All of the following are evaluated during a polysomnographic sleep study EXCEPT: a. breath ... (Read 67 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

All of the following are evaluated during a polysomnographic sleep study EXCEPT:

a. breath sounds.
b. chest and/or abdominal movement.
c. electro-oculogram (EOG).
d. nasal and oral air flow.

Question 2

Which of the following would be expected when a chest assessment is performed on a patient during an asthmatic episode?

1. Inverse I:E ratio
2. Decreased vocal fremitus
3. Increased vesicular breath sounds
4. Hyperresonant percussion note
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Breath sounds are not part of a polysomnographic sleep study. All of the other listed physiologic parameters, and others, are measured during the study.

Answer to Question 2

B
Because of air trapping, which occurs during an asthma episode, decreased vocal (and tactile) fremitus and a hyperresonant percussion note would be expected.