Prefinal - Sleep 2

Question 1

is a condition in which the body is in a decreased state of activity without physical emotional stress and freedom from anxiety.

Answer 1

Rest

Question 2

is a state of rest accompanied by an altered level of consciousness and relative inactivity, and perception of the environment is decreased

Answer 2

Sleep

Question 3

The reticular activating system (RAS) located at the ___ and ___ plays an important role in the sleep-wake cycle.

Answer 3

brain stem

Cerebral Cortex

Question 4

Sleep begins with the activation of the pre-optic area of the ___

Answer 4

anterior hypothalamus.

Question 5

Sleep-promoting neurons act over wake-promoting neurons by releasing ___

Answer 5

Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA).

Question 6

During this time, the ___ gland in the brain begins to activate the natural hormone Melatonin, and the person feels less alert.

Answer 6

Pineal

Question 7

With the beginning of daylight, Melatonin is at its lowest level in the body and the stimulating hormone, ___, is at its highest causing wakefulness.

Answer 7

Cortisol

Question 8

It is a sort of 24-hour internal biological clock.

Answer 8

Circadian Rhythms

Question 9

Normal Sleep Requirements
Newborn:

Answer 9

16-18 hours/day

Question 10

Normal Sleep Requirements

Infants:

Answer 10

12-14 hours

Question 11

Normal Sleep Requirements

Toddlers:

Answer 11

10-12 hours

Question 12

Normal Sleep Requirements

Preschool:

Answer 12

11-12 hours

Question 13

Normal Sleep Requirements

School-Age:

Answer 13

8-12 hours

Question 14

Normal Sleep Requirements

Adolescents:

Answer 14

8-10 hours

Question 15

Normal Sleep Requirements

Adult:

Answer 15

6-8 hours

Question 16

Normal Sleep Requirements

Elders:

Answer 16

6 hours

Question 17

.___ has a stimulating effect on the body, and smokers often have more difficulty falling asleep than nonsmokers.

Answer 17

Nicotine

Question 18

___ have been known to cause insomnia.

Answer 18

Beta-blockers

Question 19

___, such as morphine, are known to suppress REM sleep and frequent awakenings, and cause drowsiness.

Answer 19

Narcotics

Question 20

The sleep itself is pretty normal.
* But the client sleeps too little, too much, or at the wrong time.

Answer 20

DYSOMNIAS

Question 21


Something abnormal
occurs during sleep itself, or during the times when the client is falling asleep or waking up
* The quality, quantity, and timing of the sleep are essentially normal.

Answer 21

PARASOMNIAS

Question 22

is a daily account of sleeping and walking activities. The client or personnel compile the information in a sleep disorder clinic.

Answer 22

Sleep Diary: