sleep Flashcards

1
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sleep is; -5

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~physiological process
~ body rest cycle
~associated with recumbency and immobility
~lacks conscious awareness but easily awakens
~essential for healthy functioning and survival

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2
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sleep disturbance

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conditions of poor sleep quality

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3
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sleep disorders

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Abnormalities unique to sleep

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4
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sleep-wake cycle

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controlled by the brain, wake behavior

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5
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reticular activating system (RAS)

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sensory stimuli within the cerebral cortex, regulates sleep-wake cycle

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6
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orexin

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keeps you awake

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7
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four functions of RAS

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~motor
~sensory
~visceral
~consciousness

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8
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the circadian rhythm is managed by the __________ in the ____________

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suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), hypothalamus

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9
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SCN is synchronized through __________ in the _____________

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light detectors, retina

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10
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sleep latency

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starts when eyes are closed for sleep and ends when non-rem sleep is entered

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11
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NREM sleep

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75%-80% of sleep time, three stages

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stage one of NREM

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slow eye movements

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stage two of NREM

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HR and temperature decrease

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14
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stage three of NREM

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deep or slow wave sleep, delta waves, parasomnias

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15
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parasomnias

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Unusual and often undesirable behaviors while falling sleep, transitioning between sleep stages, or during arousal from sleep, due to CNS activation

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16
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different parasomnias -5

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~sleepwalking
~sleep terrors
~nightmares
~sleep paralysis
~sleep hallucinations

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17
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REM sleep -4

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~20-25% of sleep cycle
~occurs 3 to 4 times a night
~greatly reduced skeletal muscle tone
~period when most vivid dreaming occurs

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18
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middle age and sleep -4

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~more stage shifts
~resistant to sleep deprivation
~increased awakenings
~changes in sleep efficiency

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19
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older age and sleep

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go to bed earlier and arise earlier

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20
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sleep disturbances in the hospital -3

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~environmental sleep-disruptive factors
~psychoactive medications
~acute and critical illness

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21
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insomnia symptoms -4

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~difficulty falling asleep
~difficulty staying asleep
~waking up too early
~complaints of waking up feeling unrefreshed

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22
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acute insomnia

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difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep for at least three nights a week for less than a month

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23
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chronic insomnia

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same symptoms as acute, daytime symptoms that persist for one month or longer

24
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chronic insomnia etiology -4

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~often no known cause
~stressful life event
~psychiatric illness or medical condition
~medications or substance abuse

25
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Insomnia diagnosis -3

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~self-report
~actigraphy
~polysomonography

26
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actigraphy

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watch like device worn on the wrist that can determine sleep and wake period over a 14 day period

27
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insomnia causes -7

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~psychiatric
~medical illness, medication
~stress
~substances
~excercise
~age, gender
~travel

28
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insomnia treatment -3

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~begin with least invasive
~cognitive behavioral therapy
~counseling

29
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sedative-hypnotic drugs -4

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~drugs that depress CNS function
~primarily used to treat anxiety and insomnia
~antianxiety agents or anxiolytics
~distinction between antianxiety effects and hypnotic effects depends on dosage

30
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Benzodiazepines -5

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~used to treat anxiety and insomnia
~used to induce general anesthesia
~used to manage seizure disorders, muscle spasms, panic disorder, and alcohol withdrawal
~potential for abuse
~can produce physical dependence

31
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insomnia nursing assessment -5

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~ sleep history
~ assess diet, caffeine, and alcohol intake
~ ask about sleep aids
~sleep diary for two weeks
~medical factors that affect sleep

32
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insomnia nursing diagnosis -3

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~sleep deprivation
~disturbed sleep pattern
~readiness for enhanced sleep

33
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insomnia nursing implementation -2

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~assume primary role in teaching sleep hygiene
~teach patient about sleep medications

34
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sleep hygiene -4

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~decrease caffeine intake
~bedtime routine
~decreased blue light before bedtime
~reduce light and noise

35
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complications in respiratory and sleep problems can result in -5

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~hypertension
~cardiac changes
~poor concentration
~impotence
~depression

36
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apnea is

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cessation of spontaneous respirations for longer than 10 seconds

37
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apnea obstructions may last form ___ to ___ seconds

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10 to 90

38
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clinical signs and symptoms of sleep apnea -7

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~frequent arousal during sleep
~insomnia
~excessive daytime sleepiness
~witnessed apneic episodes
~loud snoring
~morning headaches
~irritability

39
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risk factors of sleep apnea -6

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~obesity
~over the age of 65
~neck circumference >17 in.
~craniofacial abnormalities that affect the upper airway
~smokers
~more common in men than women before menopause

40
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polysomnography

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sleep study

41
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mild sleep apnea treatment -5

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~sleeping on ones side
~elevating head of bed
~avoiding sedatives 3-4 hours before sleep
~weight loss
~oral appliance

42
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severe sleep apnea treatment -3

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~CPAP {possible compliance issues}
~BiPAP
~Surgery {UPPP or GAHM}

43
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sleep apnea patient teaching -7

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~explain benefits of losing weight
~explain benefits of sleeping on side
~explain need to avoid sedatives
~stress reduction
~stress importance of exercise
~avoid smoking
~self imagine disturbance

44
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sleep apnea discharge planning -3

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~case manager {need for equipment}
~nutritional consult
~spiritual consult

45
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sleep apnea nursing diagnosis -4

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~anxiety
~insomnia
~imbalenced nutrition
~knowledge deficit

46
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narcolepsy -3

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~brain unable to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally
~causes uncontrollable urges to sleep, often go directly into REM sleep
~unknown cause

47
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two types of narcolepsy

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type one: with cataplexy
type two: without cataplexy

48
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symptoms of narcolepsy -3

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~sleep paralysis
~cataplexy
~fragmented nighttime sleep

49
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narcolepsy nursing management -5

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~teach about sleep and sleep hygiene
~take naps
~avoid heavy meals and alcohol
~ensure patient safety
~lifestyle changes

50
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narcolepsy drug therapy

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wake-promotion drugs {modafinil and armodafinil}

51
Q

older age is associated with… -4

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~overall shorter total sleep time
~decrease sleep efficiency
~more awakenings
~insomnia symptoms

52
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nurse fatigue -3

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~inadequate sleep
~extended work hours
~increased risk for errors

53
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nurse fatigue management -5

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~take at least one break in addition to lunch break
~use caffeine therapeutically
~nutrition of complex carbs and protein
~exercise
~don’t drink alcohol

54
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shift work sleep disorder -2

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~insomnia
~excessive sleepiness

55
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sleep is; -5

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~physiological process
~ body rest cycle
~associated with recumbency and immobility
~lacks conscious awareness but easily awakens
~essential for healthy functioning and survival