The Berlin questionnaire assesses which of the following?

The Berlin questionnaire assesses which of the following?

• A. All of the above
• B. Snoring: presence, characteristics, frequency, impact on bed partner and others, and apneic episodes
• C. Hypertension
• D. Daytime tiredness or fatigue: presence, frequency, and occurrences while driving (falling asleep)

Answer: (A)

The Berlin Questionnaire screens for obstructive sleep apnea risk by looking at three areas: snoring and breathing pauses during sleep, daytime sleepiness or fatigue with its impact on daily activities (including driving), and history of hypertension. Snoring questions explore presence, loudness, frequency, and whether others have observed apneas or gasping. The daytime section asks about how tired the person feels and how often sleepiness occurs, including episodes while driving. The hypertension section notes whether the person has a history of high blood pressure. Because it covers all these domains, it identifies risk across the full set of factors, making All of the above the best answer. Keep in mind it’s a screening tool—positive results suggest a need for further sleep testing for diagnosis.

The Berlin Questionnaire screens for obstructive sleep apnea risk by looking at three areas: snoring and breathing pauses during sleep, daytime sleepiness or fatigue with its impact on daily activities (including driving), and history of hypertension. Snoring questions explore presence, loudness, frequency, and whether others have observed apneas or gasping. The daytime section asks about how tired the person feels and how often sleepiness occurs, including episodes while driving. The hypertension section notes whether the person has a history of high blood pressure. Because it covers all these domains, it identifies risk across the full set of factors, making All of the above the best answer. Keep in mind it’s a screening tool—positive results suggest a need for further sleep testing for diagnosis.