CPSGT study plan

Define normal sleep architecture, including stage composition and cycle timing across the night

Differentiate N1, N2, N3, and REM using the defining EEG, EOG, and EMG features of each

Describe sleep changes across the lifespan from infancy through older adulthood

Label a 30-second epoch diagram with the correct stage and justify the choice in one sentence

Map the 10-20 electrode placement system and state the purpose of each standard recording site

Match each polysomnographic channel (EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, airflow, effort, oximetry, position) to the physiologic event it captures

Distinguish common artifacts from true physiologic signal and select the appropriate correction for each

Explain the purpose of calibration signals and impedance thresholds in recording quality

Sequence the full patient setup workflow from chart review and consent through lights-out

Demonstrate proper skin preparation and electrode application technique, including impedance verification

Compose a plain-language patient orientation that covers the procedure, expectations, and call-button use

Identify safety and infection-control steps required before, during, and after hookup

Assemble standard and expanded montages and explain when each is indicated

Perform and interpret bio-calibration maneuvers for eye movements, jaw clench, and leg movement

Document setup details, impedance values, and patient education in the technical record

Troubleshoot a simulated high-impedance or lost-signal channel and state the corrective action