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viki

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the key to recognizing obstructive sleep apnea when the results of a sleep study are ana-lyzed?
 
  a. No airflow and no respiratory effort
  b. No airflow with increasing respiratory ef-fort
  c. Reduced airflow with minimal respiratory effort
  d. No airflow with no or minimal respiratory effort

Question 2

Which of the following represents the polysomnographic tracing of a patient with central sleep apnea?
 
  a.
  b.
  c.
  d.


nickk12214

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

ANS: B
The finding of no airflow with increasing respiratory effort is needed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The polysomnographic tracing of a patient with central sleep apnea shows a complete cessation of nasal and oral airflow during the apneic episode.


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