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What is the purpose of correcting artifacts in sleep data analysis?
What is the purpose of correcting artifacts in sleep data analysis?
- To make the data more confusing to interpret
- To slow down the analysis process
- To introduce errors for more challenging interpretation
- To enhance the signal clarity for accurate analysis (correct)
Why is it crucial to have the correct EOG polarity?
Why is it crucial to have the correct EOG polarity?
- To induce more REM sleep
- To eliminate REM sleep
- To increase deep sleep stages
- To distinguish REM sleep recognition from other sleep stages (correct)
In calculating a patient's AHI, what does the Apnea Hypopnea Index represent?
In calculating a patient's AHI, what does the Apnea Hypopnea Index represent?
- # of sleep events divided by total sleep time (correct)
- # of arousals divided by total REM time
- # of deep sleep stages divided by total sleep time
- # of REM sleep episodes divided by total recording time
Where are the ECG leads placed in a modified lead II ECG?
Where are the ECG leads placed in a modified lead II ECG?
What is the main consequence of mixing electrode materials within a derivation?
What is the main consequence of mixing electrode materials within a derivation?
Why should the impedance in sleep studies typically be kept below 5,000 ohms?
Why should the impedance in sleep studies typically be kept below 5,000 ohms?
What is the purpose of the 60 Hz notch filter in PSG?
What is the purpose of the 60 Hz notch filter in PSG?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by involuntary movements during sleep?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by involuntary movements during sleep?
What type of AV block is characterized by a progressive heart block?
What type of AV block is characterized by a progressive heart block?
In PSG, what can cause cardioballistic artifact?
In PSG, what can cause cardioballistic artifact?
What clinical condition is associated with Ventricular Fibrillation?
What clinical condition is associated with Ventricular Fibrillation?
Which manual replaced the R&K Manual for scoring sleep studies?
Which manual replaced the R&K Manual for scoring sleep studies?
