Author Question: Which of the following complaints is frequently seen in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea? ... (Read 81 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following complaints is frequently seen in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea?

a. Dizziness
b. Chest pain
c. Shortness of breath with exertion
d. Excessive daytime sleepiness

Question 2

Which of the following parameters is not typically monitored with a polysomnogram?

a. SaO2
b. Electroencephalogra m (EEG)
c. Breathing effort
d. Exhaled PCO2

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Patients who have an increased frequency of awakenings and microarousals have more daytime sleepiness and greater difficulty with daytime functioning than does the general population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In a laboratory sleep study, several physiologic signals are recorded to determine whether airway closure occurs during sleep and to what extent the closure disturbs sleep continuity and cardio-pulmonary function. An electroencephalogra m (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), and chin elec-tromyogram (EMG) are obtained for assessment of sleep stage and documentation of sleep dis-ruption due to sleep-related breathing disturbance. Airflow (measured at nose and mouth), venti-latory effort (using inductive plethysmography or piezo belts), cardiac rhythm (with a modified lead II electrocardiogram), and oxygen saturation (measured with pulse oximetry) are included in the standard testing montage.