Rest and Sleep Flashcards
Rest
Relaxed state free from anxiety
A period of bodily inactivity
Person stays quite still and motionless
May or may not involve sleep
What happens to bodily functions during rest
They slow
Examples of rest
Lying in bed and reading a good book
Visiting with loved one that one has not seen for a long time
Laughing during a funny movie
Napping
Disturbed by external noises
Awaken easily
Restorative sleep
Allows an individual to awaken feeling rested, refreshed, rejuvenated, and energized
Experience a patial loss of consciousness
More difficult to arouse
External noises may incorporate into dreams
What kind of state do you have to be in, in order to fall asleep?
Restful
You can _____ but not necessarily ________.
rest; fall asleep
An individual who is asleep has ____ body motions and functions than at rest
Slower
Sleep VS. Rest
While resting one can still be alert or aroused; while in sleep an individual is not alert and is difficult to arouse
Similarities between sleep and rest
Both relate to an individual being in a relaxed state
Individuals in both states will experience te slowing of bodily movements, motions, and functions
You need an adequate amount of what to maintain good health?
Restorative sleep
What happens to the body during restorative sleep?
Brain works to repair small injuries to the body, mind, and emotions
Brain sorts out all the data received
Body engages in cellular repair
Body synthesizes protein
What are some consequences of inadequate rest & restorative sleep?
Healing is slow and incomplete Immunity decreased Pain tolerance decreased Fragile emotions and impatience affect relationships Cognitive functions are impaired Ability to concentrate becomes difficult Ability to make good decisions is impaired Work performances suffer Accidents increase dramatically
Circadian rhythm
sleep cycle
24 hour cyclical pattern
Body metabolism and functions increase and decrease in rhythmic pattern
Sleep alternates with longer periods of wakefulness
Sleep cycles are repeated several times a night
What are the two sleep cycles?
NREM
&
REM
NREM Sleep cycle
Non rapid eye movement
Involves four stages
Deepest most restful sleep cycle
NREM is what % of an infant’s sleep time?
60%
NREM is what % of an adult’s sleep time?
80%
REM
Rapid eye movement
Occurs at end of each NREM cycle
First cycle begins about 90 min. after sleep starts
Rapid eye movement begins
Vital signs fluctuate
Brain is active
Engaged in vivid dreaming that may be remembered
REM duration
Increases with each cycle
Averages about 20 minutes
How many stages of NREM sleep are there?
4
The 1st stage of NREM is what kind of sleep?
Light sleep
The 2nd stage of NREM is what kind of sleep?
Sound sleep
The 3rd stage of NREM is what kind of sleep?
Initial deep sleep
The 4th stage of NREM is what kind of sleep?
Deepest sleep
Stage 1 of NREM
Relaxed Metabolism and VS slow Lasts only a few minutes Easily aroused If awakend = feel like they have been day dreaming
Stage 2 of NREM
Relaxation deepens Metabolism continues to slow Begin to experience sound sleep Arousal is still fairly easy Lasts about 10-20 minutes
Stage 3 of NREM
Muscles completely relaxed Parasympathetic nervous slows VS further Body becomes immobile Arousal is more difficult Lasts 15-30 minutes