Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) Practice Exam

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• Sleep-inducing areas in the brain use which neurotransmitters?
• bpm stands for what?
• Which statement about biphasic sleep pattern is true for adulthood?
• Which of the following is a correct expansion for V tach?
• Which age group is associated with about 9-10 hours of sleep per night?
• CHF stands for?
• EOG stands for which diagnostic measure?
• Older adults typically sleep less than how many hours?
• What does MWT stand for?
• Which abbreviation corresponds to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome?
• Which statement best describes infant sleep by the end of the first year?
• During which sleep stage is body temperature homeothermic?
• Cymbalta is the brand name for which antidepressant?
• Which antidepressant is known by the brand Remeron?
• Which combination correctly matches REM sleep to its physiological states?
• Temperature in REM sleep is best described as?
• Which statement best describes Process S?
• Polysomnogram is abbreviated as which acronym?
• RERA stands for which concept?
• Which abbreviation represents Time Constant?
• Desvenlafaxine is the active ingredient in which antidepressant?
• What does the acronym nCPAP stand for?
• Which medication is an ARB?
• REI stands for which index?
• By the end of the first year, infants spend about ____ of the 24-hour period asleep, with most sleep at night and one or two naps during the day
• Which abbreviation stands for Millivolts per centimeter?
• What is the preferred overarching principle guiding restraints use?
• PaCO2 refers to the partial pressure of CO2 in which location?
• Which tool assesses functional outcomes related to sleep?
• During adolescence, typical sleep duration is around how many hours?
• Positive Occipital Sharp Transients of Sleep is abbreviated as which acronym?
• Heart rate in REM sleep is
• Which statement about REM sleep is true?
• The recovery phase after a bioterrorist attack focuses on what outcome?
• EMG expands to which term?
• Which medication is a commonly prescribed opioid analgesic in combination with acetaminophen for pain?
• Which medication is an antiplatelet?
• Which medication is pravastatin, a statin used to manage cholesterol?
• Which items are safety risks for school-age children?
• Which of the following is NOT an arousal-inducing brain area?
• Which class is associated with Sleep Latency decreasing and Sleep Efficiency increasing?
• What does OSA stand for?
• CO2 is the chemical shorthand for which compound?
• Which medication is a brand name for levothyroxine?
• Which combination best characterizes safety risks in adolescents?
• What is the full phrase represented by the abbreviation SOREMP?
• Which age group typically sleeps about 16 hours per day?
• Which sleep stage is associated with a regular respiratory rate?
• Which abbreviation stands for Sleep Onset REM Period?
• Light is a zeitgeber for circadian rhythms.
• Bioterrorist attacks aim to disseminate what to cause harm?
• Which antidepressant is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) commonly prescribed for depression?
• Which of the following is NOT a Tricyclic antidepressant?
• Which neurotransmitter is listed as involved in wake behavior and is a key excitatory transmitter?
• In restraints, a sitter is defined as which?
• In the PASS technique for using a portable fire extinguisher, what does the 'P' stand for when operating a portable fire extinguisher?
• What level of monitoring is indicated when a client is restrained?
• Which medication listed is dronedarone (Multaq) used to treat atrial fibrillation?
• Which statement best describes the role of a sitter?
• REM stands for which term?
• Which statement best describes the overall trend in slow-wave sleep across early adulthood to midlife?
• For electrical fires, which class of fire extinguisher is most appropriate?
• The locus coeruleus-noradrenaline system is associated with which neurotransmitter?
• During which sleep stage does respiration increase and may show brief stoppages and suppressed coughing?
• Body temperature is a marker of which process?
• Which abbreviation corresponds to Oxyhemoglobin Saturation?
• WASO stands for which phrase?
• Ramelteon is listed under which drug class?
• Which term accurately defines the time measured as WASO?
• SSRI refers to which pharmacologic class?
• In the context of sleep safety for patients with medication-induced cognitive impairment, which practice helps minimize risk?
• What is a primary fire prevention measure mentioned?
• Which option is a restraint?
• In REM sleep, the CO2 response is:
• At age 10, the circadian phase shift observed is which?
• Which medication is an ARB?
• Skeletal muscle tone in NREM sleep is
• Gabapentin is marketed under which brand name?
• Which medication in the hypertension list is an ACE inhibitor?
• Which sleep stage shows decreased brain activity and blood flow from wakefulness, especially in the cerebral cortex?
• Which medication is a diuretic commonly used to treat hypertension?
• Muscle tone is slightly lower from wakefulness during which sleep stage?
• Which principle describes reducing radiation exposure by increasing distance from the source?
• Brain oxygen consumption in REM sleep is
• Which sequence correctly represents the PASS steps?
• Which medication listed is a DPP-4 inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
• What is the Tmax for Miscellaneous Antidepressants?
• Which medication is a nonselective beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity?
• Which antiarrhythmic listed is a potassium channel blocker commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation?
• The propensity for REM sleep is highest in the early morning. This statement is:
• Which medication is a statin?
• What term refers to germs of microorganisms that cause disease?
• In newborns, typical daily sleep duration is approximately which value?
• POSTS stands for which sleep-related EEG finding?
• Which medication is Diovan, an ARB (valsartan) used for cardiovascular conditions?
• What is the correct expansion for WASO?
• The pacemaker for circadian rhythms is located in the
• The symbol O2 denotes which of the following?
• What is the typical Tmax for SSRIs/SNRIs?
• Temazepam is sold under which brand name?
• Which class shows Morning Sedation described as ^v- (variable)?
• PLMS stands for which of the following?
• Which medication is commonly used as an antiplatelet therapy for myocardial infarction?
• Which age group should sleep about 8-9 hours per night?
• Body temperature is regulated at a lower level from wakefulness during which sleep stage?
• Which class has a Tmax range starting at 0.8 hours?
• What does a-fib stand for in cardiovascular terms?
• By approximately how many minutes per decade does nocturnal sleep time decrease across adulthood?
• Adolescents typically sleep approximately how many hours per night?
• Which statement about newborn sleep is correct?
• DME stands for which type of equipment?
• Which tract carries light information from the retina to the circadian clock?
• Which safety risks are most associated with older adults?
• There are 'forbidden zones' for sleep which are times in the circadian phase when it is difficult to initiate sleep, such as in the 2-3 hours before the habitual sleep onset. This statement is:
• There are 'forbidden zones' for sleep which are times in Process S when it is difficult to initiate sleep, such as in the 2-3 hours before the habitual sleep onset. This statement is:
• Heart rate and blood pressure increases and highly variable compared to the other sleep stage during which sleep stage?
• PM stands for which device used in sleep testing?
• Which unit abbreviation denotes a voltage equal to one thousandth of a volt?
• AV stands for what?
• Which sleep stage is most associated with penile tumescence and vaginal engorgement?
• Gabapentin and pregabalin are examples of which class?
• In sleep therapy settings, what does EPAP stand for?
• Penile tumescence in NREM sleep occurs with what frequency?
• Zopiclone is classified as which drug class?
• Full-term newborns spend approximately ____ hours per day asleep.
• REM sleep is associated with increased brain activity in which regions such as cortex, midbrain, and brainstem core?
• PCO2 stands for which of the following?
• What does SA stand for?
• Which acronym represents Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
• Which medication listed is an SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
• Construction in a hospital increases the risk of which hazard?
• What does NREM stand for?
• Damage to the SCN eliminates the homeostatic process of many behaviors, including sleep. This statement is:
• Which abbreviation corresponds to Atrioventricular?
• School-age children typically require about how many hours of sleep per night?
• What does FIO2 stand for?
• Which medication is a brand name for simvastatin?
• What does MSLT stand for?
• Circadian phase delay is observed at which age according to the provided material?
• What does mV stand for?
• Which statement is not an acceptable principle for restraints use?
• Which acronym is used to measure subjective daytime sleepiness?
• Which medication is marketed as Provigil and used to promote wakefulness in narcolepsy?
• Which medication is commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation?
• Which class has a T1/2 range of 16-80 hours?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes PCO2 from PaCO2?
• Sleep-promoting VLPO neurons release which neurotransmitters?
• AHI stands for what in sleep study metrics?
• Infants typically require about how many hours of sleep per day?
• REM sleep is associated with increased activity in the cerebral cortex, midbrain, and brainstem core. Which option best represents the stage?
• APAP stands for what?
• Which medication is a transdermal formulation used to treat pain?
• PLM stands for which of the following?
• Which medication is listed as a subcutaneous agent used to treat myocardial infarction (MI)?
• Which medication is carvedilol, a beta-blocker used in myocardial infarction?
• Which abbreviation denotes Sleep Onset REM?
• Parent reports of sleep duration during the school-age years suggest that U.S. children sleep approximately ____ hours
• When a small fire is present and safe to do so, which action is recommended?
• Which factor contributes to bathroom-related hazards in hospital sleep environments?
• Which medication is a beta-blocker with class III antiarrhythmic properties used for AF?
• Heart rate in REM sleep is
• What does the term 'least restrictive measure' mean in practice?
• Which opioid analgesic is an extended-release formulation commonly used for chronic pain?
• Which class has a T1/2 range of 16-80 hours?
• Which sleep stage is characterized by increased brain activity and blood flow relative to wakefulness?
• Which term represents Beats Per Minute?
• Restraints should be anchored to bed frame rather than side rails because side rails are not designed to bear restraints.
• Which process describes the rise of sleep need during wake and its dissipation across sleep?
• Which test assesses daytime sleepiness by measuring how quickly a person falls asleep during nap opportunities?
• Skeletal muscle tone in NREM sleep is
• How often should you visually observe the restrained client?
• Temazepam, Triazolam, Oxazepam, Clonazepam, Flurazepam, and Lorazepam belong to which drug class?
• Who is allowed to apply restraints?
• Maintaining a consistent sleep-wake routine helps insomnia by which mechanism?
• ASV stands for what?
• For children under age one, the leading cause of death is?
• Respiratory rate in NREM sleep is
• Lorazepam is commonly sold under which brand name?
• Xyrem is the brand name for which medication used to treat narcolepsy?
• Which age group is defined as needing 7-8 hours of sleep per night?
• cmH2O stands for?
• NOT correct regarding light and circadian timing?
• OSAS stands for which term?
• Older age is associated with a reduction in rhythm amplitude across which domains?
• Brain activity decreases from wakefulness most notably in the cerebral cortex during which sleep stage?
• The decrease in slow-wave sleep (N3) from midlife to late life parallels a decrease in which hormone?
• When applying restraints, which is crucial to have?
• WASO describes time spent doing what in sleep studies?
• Which sleep stage is defined by the absence of rapid eye movements?
• Which pharmacokinetic property is characteristic of benzodiazepines used for sleep?
• Which medication is a COX-2 selective NSAID used to treat pain?
• There are forbidden zones for sleep in Process S. This statement is:
• PLMD stands for which of the following?
• Which precaution should be taken to minimize injury when applying restraints?
• In sleep medicine, cmH2O is a unit used to measure airway pressure. Which of the following is its standard expansion?
• At about age 10, sleep duration tends to be what, and what circadian change occurs?
• Decreasing N3 across successive NREM sleep cycles, with higher N3 after sleep deprivation, best reflects which homeostatic process?
• What does EtCO2 stand for?
• PAC stands for which cardiac event?
• During REM sleep, brain activity and blood flow increases from wakefulness, especially in the cerebral cortex, midbrain, and brainstem core. Which sleep stage shows this increase?
• Which medication corresponds to the brand name Aleve?
• Sympathetic nerve activity decreases from wakefulness during which sleep stage?
• In NREM sleep, the O2 response is:
• Respiratory rate in REM sleep is
• GERD is an abbreviation for which condition?
• UARS stands for which condition?
• Which medication in the hypertension list is a loop diuretic commonly used to treat hypertension?
• Diuretics commonly cause sleep disruption due to which effect?
• In the RACE protocol, which action corresponds to confining the fire to prevent spread?
• HLA stands for which biological marker?
• What does the acronym CPAP stand for?
• Which brand name corresponds to temazepam in insomnia medications?
• Light, via the photoreceptor melanopsin, may exert its antidepressant effect through a modulation of the homeostatic process of sleep. This statement is:
• Which material is commonly used to shield against radiation exposure?
• Coordinated by the SCN, light inhibits melatonin secretion during the dark cycle.
• In NREM sleep, the CO2 response is:
• What does NPPV stand for?
• Which term describes a setting where restraints are not used unless necessary?
• Restraints should be fastened to which anchor point?
• There exist forbidden zones for sleep in the circadian phase but not in Process S. This statement is:
• In suspected poisoning, which action should be avoided?
• Which option represents the fraction of inspired oxygen delivered to a patient?
• Which age group typically sleeps less than 7 hours per night?
• V tach stands for which medical condition?
• FOSQ stands for what?
• SOB stands for which term?
• Which class has a T1/2 range of 3.2-33 hours?
• PVC stands for which clinical finding?
• The proportion of REM sleep is greatest in the first sleep cycle and dissipates over the course of the sleep period. This statement is:
• Paxil CR is an extended-release formulation of which antidepressant?
• In late life, wakefulness increases at the expense of both NREM and REM sleep.
• How often should emergency response plans be tested?
• What is the main purpose of conducting emergency response drills in a facility?
• In adulthood, sleep time tends to do what and which circadian change may occur?
• Which age group typically reports 6-8.5 hours of sleep per night?
• Which statement best describes the Respiratory Disturbance Index?
• Which medication corresponds to simvastatin, known by the brand Zocor?
• Which statement best describes V tach?
• Which term is abbreviated as V tach?
• Light, via melanopsin, may exert antidepressant effects through modulation of sleep homeostasis. This statement is:
• What does uV/mm stand for?
• Habitual sleep of less than 6-7 hours per night is associated with which hormonal change?
• CNS stands for?
• In REM sleep, the O2 response is:
• Which drug is the brand name Lyrica (pregabalin)?
• Which process describes the longer time awake, the drive for sleep need building up and dissipating over sleep?
• PTSD stands for which disorder?
• From early adulthood to midlife, what happens to slow-wave sleep (N3) and which stages replace it?
• Which stage shows decreased respiration amplitude with rhythmic breathing?
• From early adulthood to midlife, what happens to REM sleep?
• Light input is carried along the retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) to the homeostatic drive.
• Which of the following is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension?
• Which medication among the listed antiarrhythmics has the brand name Rythmol?
• Which acronym specifically refers to periodic limb movements that occur during sleep?
• One physiological 'marker' of the human circadian rhythm is core body temperature; the nadir occurs around 4 AM and a peak around 6 PM. This statement is:
• In the two-process model, the circadian process primarily influences what?
• HFF refers to which of the following?
• Why are family members generally not allowed to restrain patients?
• Which of the following best describes factors contributing to accidental poisoning risk in the home?
• Which antiarrhythmic is available in an intravenous form?
• Nocturia can disrupt sleep by causing which outcome?
• The acronym EKG stands for which test?
• Which sleep stage shows increased and highly variable heart rate and blood pressure?
• WASO stands for which phrase?
• Heart rate in NREM sleep is
• BMI stands for what?
• Which statement correctly describes the hormonal changes associated with short sleep duration?
• EEG stands for which diagnostic test?
• When initiating restraint placement, what should you do first?
• Which acronym stands for Central Nervous System?
• Sleep-promoting areas include VLPO neurons and the adjacent medial pre-optic area. Which area is adjacent?
• Clozapine is categorized as which drug class?
• What does uV stand for?
• Between ages 2 and 5 years, which best describes sleep pattern and duration?
• Which process directs the 24-hour cycle?
• Which acronym refers to a premature atrial contraction?
• Skeletal muscle tone in REM sleep is
• WASO measures what in sleep research?
• Which medication is a carvedilol brand name?
• What factor determines renewal of a restraint order?
• Which age group typically requires 8-9 hours of sleep per night?
• Which medication is a plain acetaminophen oral analgesic?
• The statement 'The SCN coordinates the circadian rhythms' is:
• Celexa is the brand name for which antidepressant?
• EDS is commonly used to denote which symptom?
• Which drug class has Tmax 0.5-3 hours and T1/2 2-50+ hours?
• Preschool children typically require about how many hours of sleep per day?
• The acronym for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder is which?
• Which term refers to a low-frequency filter used in signal processing?
• RDI stands for which index?
• Which brand name corresponds to temazepam, a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia?
• Light input is carried along the retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) to the SCN.
• In sleep medicine, what does ESS stand for?
• RBD is the acronym for which disorder?
• Which practice aligns with creating a sleep-friendly hospital environment?
• Melatonin is the hormone of darkness.
• Which of the following is a dopaminergic agonist used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome/PLMD?
• Which class has no morning sedation according to the material?
• TST is defined as which sleep metric?
• Medications that cause cognitive deficits raise safety concerns because they can lead to which risk?
• Hypnotics used to treat insomnia are associated with which of the following characteristics?
• How many hours of sleep are recommended for children aged 2-5 years?
• What does PSG stand for?
• Which medication is an antiplatelet?
• By around 16 weeks, sleep duration typically is what?
• Blood pressure in NREM sleep is
• The two-process model of sleep includes which components?
• Toddlers typically require about how many hours of sleep per day?
• In sleep studies, WASO refers to which concept?
• Hz is the abbreviation for which unit?
• The term used for the lowest core body temperature in the circadian cycle is nadir. This statement is:
• Which statement is not aligned with safe restraint use?
• Melatonin secretion tends to be highest during which period?
• Which statement correctly describes the Sleep parameters for Benzodiazepines?
• APAP stands for Auto Positive Airway Pressure in sleep medicine?
• Which medication is a biguanide commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
• Which statement best describes a physical hazard related to hospital lighting that can affect sleep?
• Which brain region contains dopaminergic neurons that contribute to arousal?
• In the event of suspected poisoning, what is the recommended first action?
• Which unit measures frequency in cycles per second?
• Which medication listed is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
• PAP stands for which therapy used to treat sleep-disordered breathing?
• Which antiarrhythmic is an oral potassium channel blocker used to maintain sinus rhythm in AF?
• IPAP stands for which parameter in positive airway pressure therapy?
• In the fire safety RACE protocol, which action should be performed first to protect occupants?
• Which medication is an oral anticoagulant used in the management of myocardial infarction?
• Young adults typically sleep approximately how many hours per night on weekdays?
• In bioterrorism preparedness, which activities are prioritized?
• Which acronym refers to a test that records the electrical activity of the heart?
• During adolescence, total daily sleep time declines from about 10 hours to what range by the end?
• Before applying restraints, from whom must you obtain an order?
• Which statement describes a best-practice combination to support sleep in hospital settings?
• How often should neurovascular checks be performed on a restrained client?
• Which antidepressant is commonly used to help with sleep due to sedating effects?
• Which statement best reflects safety considerations in restraint use?
• Which antidepressant is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)?
• What does mV/cm stand for?
• On weekends, young adults sleep how many hours or longer?
• Which medication is a brand for lisinopril?
• What environmental condition is most conducive to improving sleep for patients with insomnia?
• A 16-week-old infant typically sleeps how many hours per day?
• Which term denotes a therapy that delivers air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep?
• Which developmental stage sleeps about 16 hours per day?
• Penile tumescence and vaginal engorgement in REM sleep occur with what frequency?
• What is a recommended strategy for preventing accidental poisoning at home?
• The proportion of N3 sleep is greatest in the first sleep cycle and dissipates over the course of the sleep period. This statement is:
• Which approach best supports safe sleep for patients taking medications that affect cognition?
• Temperature in NREM sleep is best described as?
• Which medication is Lipitor?
• Which medication is a brand name for carvedilol?
• SpO2 is an abbreviation for which physiological measure?
• Damage to the SCN eliminates the circadian rhythms of many behaviors, including sleep. This statement is:
• Which medication from the insomnia medications is an orexin receptor antagonist?
• In medical abbreviations, COPD stands for which condition?
• Sympathetic nerve activity during sleep ______ from both NREM and REM in some body areas.
• Which statement about Tricyclic antidepressants best describes their pharmacokinetic and sleep parameter profile?
• Which medication is Lovaza, a prescription fish oil supplement?
• What is the correct full form for V tach?
• Which acronym denotes equipment that can be used repeatedly over time?
• V tach is a rapid heart rhythm originating in which part of the heart?
• Cortisol and melatonin are markers of which process?
• Which statement best describes CO2 sensitivity across sleep stages?
• Respiration decreases from wakefulness and displays rhythmic periodicity in breathing amplitude during which sleep stage?
• Which medication is metoprolol tartrate in oral form?
• Which acronym stands for Respiratory Event Index?
• Which abbreviation refers to a pharmacologic class used in mood disorders?
• If a patient may not understand the reason for restraint, what should you do?
• Which medication among the listed antiarrhythmics has the brand name Tikosyn?
• V tach is associated with which part of the heart?
• RLS stands for which syndrome?
• During which sleep stage is body temperature poikilothermic?
• Which of the following is NOT an anti-epileptic drug?
• A 10-year-old should sleep approximately how many hours?
• Which acronym denotes an unattended home sleep apnea testing device?
• Which medication is atorvastatin, commonly known by the brand Lipitor?
• Which age group is commonly described as experiencing daytime napping and night awakenings?
• Which item is NOT considered a restraint?
• Enhancing comfort in the patient room primarily helps sleep by what means?
• Which age group typically requires 16-18 hours of sleep per day?
• Which acronym represents noninvasive ventilation?
• Which term specifically describes a rapid heart rhythm originating in the ventricles?
• Which items best illustrate obstacle hazards that can interfere with safe sleep in a hospital room?
• Blood pressure in REM sleep is
• Which expansion matches EEG?
• In Restless Legs Syndrome/PLMD management, which intervention is indicated when ferritin is low?
• What is the typical nightly sleep duration for adults?
• Which abbreviation corresponds to Sleep Disordered Breathing?
• During REM sleep, which statement describes body temperature regulation?
• TC expansion corresponds to what term?
• Muscle tone is absent during which sleep stage?
• Which sleep pattern is common in older adults?
• In the context of bioterrorism, what does mitigation focus on?
• Which statement best describes Process C?
• REM sleep is greatest in the first sleep cycle and dissipates over the sleep period. This statement is:
• The cognitive impairments from sleep restricted to six or fewer hours per night for one week are equivalent to how much total sleep loss?
• Which of the following is the brand name for suvorexant, an insomnia medication?
• What type of knot is recommended when applying restraints?
• Which device delivers a steady stream of pressurized air to treat obstructive sleep apnea?
• Which medication is a carvedilol brand?
• How often should the restraints be removed or rotated?
• Skeletal muscle tone in REM sleep is
• Which term describes the inspiratory pressure in a positive airway pressure device?