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Chapter 43: Sleep Flashcards

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Biological Clocks

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An internal body clock that regulates a cycle of a specific physiological process

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Cataplexy

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Sudden muscle weakness associated with intense emotions

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Circadian rhythm

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24 hour day/night cycle

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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness(EDS)

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Symptom resulting from an underlying sleep condition that stimulates the motivation to sleep

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Hypersomnolence

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recurrent episodes of EDS or prolonged nighttime sleep that is not restorative

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Hypnotics

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Medications that induce sleep

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Insomnia

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A symptom of chronic difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, & or short or non-restored sleep

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Narcolepsy

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Dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep & wake states

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Nocturia

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Urination during the night

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Non Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (NREM)

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Dreamless sleep consisting of 4 stages with stage 1&2 being of light sleep & 3&4 being of deep sleep each 15-30 min long

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Polysomnogram

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Use of EEG, EMG, & EOG to monitor multiple stages of sleep & wakefulness during night time sleep

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Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (REM)

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Sleep phase where lucid dreams occur

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Sedatives

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Meds that induce a calming/relaxing effect (benzodiazpines)

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Sleep apnea

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Lack of airflow through nose & mouth that > or = 10 sec during sleep

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Sleep Deprivation

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Lack of sleep caused by difficulty going or staying asleep

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Sleep Hygiene

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Routines that are necessary to have good sleep quality & duration with no signs of sleepiness during the day

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17
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Where is the sleep center located?

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Hypothalamus

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What does the Epworth Sleepiness Scale measure?

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Evaluates severty of excessive daytime sleepiness

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What are the factors that can disrupt sleep?

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  • Drugs
  • Lifestyle patterns
  • Emotional stress
  • Environment
  • Diet
  • Exercise right before bed
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Why are older adults more likely to be aroused from sleep?

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NREM stages 3&4(delta) start to decline(deep sleep stages)

21
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Insomnia is common among what age group?

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Middle adults (35-65)

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Older & middle adults are more likely to experience sleep disturbances due to what?

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Reduced NREM sleep (physical & psychological repair)

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What are the primary functions of sleep?

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  1. Restore organ functions
  2. Tissue recovery
  3. Cognitive restoration
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What does the sleep center secrete to promote wakefulness & REM sleep?

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Hypocretins(orexins)

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What system of the brain maintains wakefulness & alertness?

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Reticular Activating System (RAS)

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What does the RAS secrete to maintain wakefulness & alertness?

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Adrenaline

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What does the sleep center secrete to control sleep?

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  • Prosta D2
  • L-tryptophan
  • Growth factors
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What is the purpose of the Pitssburgh Sleep Index?

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Assess sleep quality & patterns

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What is this scale?

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The visual analog scale

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Define: Sleep Disorders

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Conditions that cause disturbed nighttime sleep that results in one of three problems:

  • Insomnia
  • Abnormal movements/sensation during sleep or when waking up at night
  • excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
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Define: Transient Insomnia

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Insomnia caused by daily stressors

32
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Name the 3 types of sleep apnea

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  1. Central
  2. Obstructive
  3. Mixed
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Common conditions that lead to central apnea?

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  1. Encephalitis
  2. muscular dystrophy
  3. brain stem injury
34
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What are the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea?

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  • Obesity
  • Hypertension
35
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What are some ways to manage narcolepsy?

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  • Antidepressants
  • Exercise
  • Naps <20 min
  • Chewing gum
  • Good Sleep hygiene
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What are the common symptoms of narcolepsy?

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  • EDS
  • Cataplexy
  • Vivid dreams
  • Sleep paralysis
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Define: Parasomnias

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Sleep disorders common in children

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List the type of parasomnias

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  • Somnambulism (sleep walking)
  • Nightmares
  • Nocturnal eneuresis (bed wetting)
  • Body rocking
  • Bruxism (grinding teeth)
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The presence of parasomnias is an indication of what?

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Serious disorder

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What are some nursing assessment questions for the root cause of sleep problems.

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  • Describe for me they type of sleep problem you are having
  • Why do you think you’re not getting enough sleep?
  • Describe a recent night of sleep, how does it differ from your usual pattern?
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What are some nursing assessment questions for the signs & symptoms of a sleep problem?

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  • Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up?
  • Has anyone complained that you snore loudly?
  • Do you have any headaches upon waking up?
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What are some nuring assessment questions for the onset & durations of S/S?

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  • When did you notice the problem?
  • What do you do to reliee the symptom?
  • How long has this gone on for?
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Wht are some nursing assessment questions for assessing the severity of a sleep problem?

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  • How long does it take you to fall asleep?
  • How often do you have trouble falling asleep?
  • How many hours of sleep/ night did you get this week?
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What are some nursing assessment questons for assessing predisposing factors to sleep problems?

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  • What do you do just before bed?
  • How is your mood? Has it changed recently?
  • Does anyone in your family have a history of sleep problems?
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What are some nursing assessment questions for assessing how the sleep problem has effected the patient?

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  • How has the loss of sleep affected you?
  • Do you feel excessively sleepy, irritable, or have trouble concentrating during the day?
  • Do you have trouble staying awake?
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What are the appropriate nursing Dx for sleep alterations?

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  • Anxiety
  • Ineffective Breathing Pattern
  • Acute Confusion
  • Ineffective Coping
  • Insomnia
  • Fatigue
  • Disturbed Sleep Pattern
  • Sleep Deprivation
  • Readiness for Enhanced Sleep
  • Compromised Family Coping

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