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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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During an overnight sleep study, the patient’s respirations and nasal air flow stopped, but there was not an airway obstruction noted.

What condition would this be?
  1. Central sleep apnea
  2. Mixed sleep apnea
  3. Obstructive sleep apnea
  4. Normal sleep pattern
Explanation
Answer: A - The ceasing of respirations and nasal airflow without the presence of an obstruction is central sleep apnea.

Central sleep apnea is considered to be a communication problem between the brain and respiratory drive.
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