Rest And Sleep

Question 1

Non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM)

Answer 1

Comprises about 80% of sleep if effective aids and physical regeneration of body systems.

Some rolling of the eyes
skeletal muscle relaxation
slow metabolism- including slow pulse, lowered blood pressure, lower respirations, lower body temperature

Question 2

Rapid eye movement sleep (REM)

“Paradoxical sleep”

Answer 2

Generally ranges from 20 to 50% of all sleep depending on a person’s age.

rapid brain metabolism
active and remembered dreaming
decreased muscle tone, rapid eye movement, increased gastric secretions,
irregular heart and respiratory rates

Question 3

Long term Sleep apnea complications

Answer 3

Headaches,
fatigue,
dysrhythmias, 
severe hypertension, 
death

Question 4

Central sleep apnea

Answer 4

Triggered by abnormality in respiratory center that controls breathing.
Can be caused by brain stem injuries, certain brain infections, muscular dystrophy, CHF and strokes.

Question 5

Bruxism

Answer 5

Grinding teeth went asleep

Question 6

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Answer 6

Measures level of activity in cerebral cortex of the brain.

brain waves are recorded through electrodes placed on scalp.

Question 7

Electromyogram (EMG)

Answer 7

Readings measure muscle tone that is affected by REM sleep

Question 8

Electrooculogram (EOG)

Answer 8

Measures eye movements that are specific to REM or NREM sleep patterns