Sleep Study Evaluation Form
Screening questions and neck circumference measurement to establish a need for a sleep study.
1. Have you had a sleep study in the past?
Yes
No
- If yes; are you currently using CPAP at night?
Yes
No
A “yes” to question #1 is an Automatic Disqualifier for an outpatient sleep
referral….DO NOT PROCEED
2. Neck circumference
- Male Results: __________
(>17 inches)
Yes
No
- Female Results: __________ (>16 inches)
Yes
No
A “yes” to question #2 is an Automatic Qualifier for an outpatient sleep
referral……DO NOT PROCEED
If response to question #1 and/or #2 above is “No” please proceed with the
following screen:
3. Do you have high BP?
Yes
No
4. Do you fall asleep during the day?
Yes
No
5. Has anyone ever told you that you snore when sleeping? Yes
No
Note: If the patient answers yes to two of the above questions the patient is a
candidate for a sleep study. Copy the Screening tool and place in the patients
chart in the daily progress note section. Complete order for sleep Diagnosis and
Treatment. Place this in physician order section of chart for physician signature.
Bring original screen back to the department and place in the folder labeled sleep
study screens.