Exam 3 (Sleep) Flashcards
Teeth grinding -
bruxism
Sleep walking -
somnambulism
Sleep provides physiological and psychological ______-
restoration
Repetition of certain physiological phenomena in a 24-hour cycle -
circadian rhythm
Dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep/awake states -
narcolepsy
Chronic difficulty falling or staying asleep -
Insomnia
Lack of airflow through nose/mouth for 10 sec or longer during sleep -
sleep apnea
Urination during the night -
nocturia
Synchronizes sleep cycles -
Biological clocks
Excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep -
Hypersomnolence
Sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions -
cataplexy
Sleep problems more common in children than adults -
parasomnias
Involves the use of EEG, EMG, and EOG to monitor stages of sleep and wakefulness during nighttime sleep -
polysomnogram
Medications that induce sleep -
hypnotics
When promoting sleep, the nurse should consider the patient’s home environment and normal______
lifestyle