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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Implant for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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1.  A hypoglossal nerve stimulation device is a device that opens the upper airway by which of the following methods?
  1. Changing the placement of the tongue
  2. Changing the placement of the trachea
  3. Changing the placement of the hyoid bone
  4. Changing the placement of the nasal cavity
2.  When triggered, the generator on the hypoglossal nerve device will send a signal to the ______.
  1. The external remote
  2. The stimulation electrode
  3. The breathing sensor
  4. The Vagus nerve
3.  The breathing sensor is implanted in the side of the chest near the ribs and connects to the ________.
  1. Stimulation electrode
  2. External remote
  3. Generator
  4. Hypoglossal nerve
4.  The stimulation electrode cuff is placed around the patient’s ________.
  1. Breathing sensor
  2. Vagus nerve
  3. Hypoglossal nerve
  4. Hyoid bone
5.  All of the following are indications for a sleep apnea implant, EXCEPT:
  1. A patient who does not have a blocked upper airway
  2. Unable or unwilling to use CPAP
  3. Are unable to get tonsils removed
  4. Central sleep apnea