Fatigue and Sleep

Question 1

In the transitional stage, where is it we see increases or decreases in alpha?

Answer 1

Centrofrontal

Temporal

Question 2

Where is it we see increases in slow activities during transitional stage? i.e. delta/theta

Answer 2

Posterior (inc. alpha)
Centrofrontal (inc. alpha)
Temporal

Question 3

Frontocentral dominant beta. What stage?

Answer 3

transitional to post-transitional

Question 4

Main feature of transitional to posttransitional

Answer 4

generalised slowing of 3-5Hz activity

Question 5

In stage 2. where is it we see demonant theta?

Answer 5

midtemporal

Question 6

In transitional which brain part don’t we see alpha increases in?

Answer 6

temporal.

Question 7

Where is slowing in stage three?

Answer 7

Posterior and frontocentral

Question 8

Stage 2 shows slowing here:

Stage 3 shows slowing here:

Answer 8

2: generalised
3: frontocentral, posterior

Question 9

How long does chronic fatigue have to last to fit the definition>

Answer 9

> 1 month

Question 10

where in the hypothalamus can talk to the pineal gland?

Answer 10

SUPRACHIASMIC NUCLEUS

Question 11

What neurotransmitters are mainly used in the structures involved in sleep?

Answer 11

Mainly ACh and 5-HT

Question 12

What structures are involved in sleep?

Answer 12

pons, medulla, thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system

Question 13

What does ARAS stand for?

Answer 13

Ascending Reticular Activating System

Question 14

What sleep stage do we see spindles and K-complexes?

Answer 14

Stage 2

Question 15

Describe stage W

Answer 15

alpha.

Question 16

Describe stage classical 3

Answer 16

20-50% delta, high amplitude

Question 17

Describe stae 4

Answer 17

50% delta

Question 18

In what stage is theta dominant?

Answer 18

Stage 1

Question 19

Describe learning in sleep on an EEG

Answer 19

associated with fast-wave or alpha actvity.

Question 20

Can we learn during sleep?

Answer 20

No. Only very limited, simple repetitive sounds or words with no complexity can attain meaning in the waking state.

Question 21

What’s teh difference between day sleeping and night sleeping?

Answer 21

Day sleeping reaches REM EARLIER and reaches STAGES 1 AND 2 LATER.

Question 22

Who are better at day sleeping as a thing: nurses or night security guards?

Answer 22

Guards. Night work can show better adjustment to rhythm than rotating shift work.
BAD FOR NURSES, BAD FOR PATIENTS

Question 23

What stage of sleep do we see repetitive limb movement?

Answer 23

N1 to N2

Question 24

80% of people with _____ have repetitive limb movement disorder.

Answer 24

Restless leg syndrome.

Question 25

What is the origin of restless leg syndrome movements?

Answer 25

CNS.