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newbem

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The number of apneic periods observed is 15, and the number of hours slept is 5. The apnea index is:
 
  a. 3 c. 20
  b. 8 d. 45

Question 2

A K-complex is which of the following?
 
  a. A c. C
  b. B d. D


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
To determine the apnea index, divide the calculated periods by the number of episodes per hour.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
K-complexes are large, vertical, slow waves that have an amplitude of at least 75 V, with an ini-tial negative deflection.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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