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NREM (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3) and REM sleep.

NREM (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3) and REM sleep.

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram.

Name a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of airway obstruction.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

What is the main purpose of polysomnography?

To diagnose sleep disorders through monitoring physiological parameters during sleep.

What type of signal does EOG measure?

Eye movements.

What are artifacts in polysomnography?

Unwanted signals that can distort the true physiological signals being measured.

What does the AASM stand for?

American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

What is a common treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

To measure muscle activity, often used for detecting REM sleep atonia.

How many hours of sleep are typically monitored in a standard polysomnography?

6-8 hours.

What is the primary scoring method for sleep studies?

AASM scoring rules.

Name one ethical consideration in sleep technology.

Patient confidentiality.

What is the significance of sleep staging?

It helps identify different sleep cycles and disorders based on the brain's activity.

What does the term "hypopnea" refer to?

A reduction in airflow during sleep that causes a decrease in blood oxygen saturation.

What is a common complication of untreated sleep apnea?

Cardiovascular disease.

What is the role of a polysomnographic technologist?

To conduct sleep studies, monitor patients, and analyze sleep data.

What does a sleep latency test measure?

The time it takes for a person to fall asleep.

Name one symptom of insomnia.

Difficulty falling or staying asleep.

What is the significance of REM sleep?

It is associated with dreaming and plays a critical role in cognitive functions.

What does the term "apnea" mean?

A temporary cessation of breathing during sleep.

What is the purpose of the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)?

To assess daytime sleepiness and diagnose narcolepsy.

What is a common device used to treat narcolepsy?

Stimulant medications.

What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

A self-reported questionnaire used to measure daytime sleepiness.

What is a common diagnostic tool for measuring oxygen levels during sleep?

Pulse oximeter.

Name one non-invasive method to monitor sleep stages.

Polysomnography (PSG).

What is the main feature of central sleep apnea?

The brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe.

What are sleep spindles?

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity that occur during NREM sleep.

What is the primary focus of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)?

To change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to insomnia.

What does the term "periodic limb movement disorder" refer to?

Involuntary, repetitive movements of the limbs during sleep.

What is the purpose of scoring sleep studies?

To classify sleep stages and identify sleep disorders based on recorded data.