Sleep

Question 1

What does REM and NREM stand for?

Answer 1

REM = rapid eye movements

NREM = non-rapid eye movements

Question 2

What does an Electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor?

Answer 2

Brain activity via electrodes placed on the scalp

Question 3

What does an electromyogram monitor?

Answer 3

Electrical activity of muscles

Question 4

Typically individuals fall asleep within X minutes?

Answer 4

20

Question 5

What happens within the cardiovascular system during sleep?

Answer 5

• Decreased HR
• Decreased cardiac output
• Decreased systemic vascular resistance
• Decrease in BP

Question 6

What does apnoea mean?

Answer 6

Cessation of airflow lasting 10 seconds or more

Question 7

What does hypopnoea refer to?

Answer 7

When shallow breaths are taken for 10 seconds or more while asleep

Airflow is at least 30% lower than normal

Question 8

What does the apnoea index refer to?

Answer 8

The average number of apnoea and hypopnoea during one hour of sleep

Question 9

What is Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome?

Answer 9

A condition in obese population where poor breathing leads to lower O2 and higher CO2 in the blood

Question 10

Which sleeping position likely increases the effects of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome?

Answer 10

Supine-lying

Weight puts increased pressure on chest wall

Question 11

What is a common symptom experience within the ADL’s of someone with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome?

Answer 11

Excessive daily sleepiness

Question 12

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

Answer 12

• Obesity
• Increased age
• Family history of sleep apnoea
• Asthma
• Smoking
• Chronic nasal congestion
• Hypertension
• Narrowed airways