Sleep Flashcards
Resting in bed, but not obtaining benefits of a good night’s sleep
Insomnia
Sleep Latency
The amount of time (7-10min) it takes, after turning the lights off, to fall asleep
Factors Affecting Sleep and Rest
Need
Environment
Relationships
Shift work
Nutrition and Metabolism
Elimination patterns
Vigilance
Lifestyle and Habits
Medications
Mood states
Consumption of what should be avoided in the late afternoon and evening
Foods and beverages high in caffeine
How to decrease nocturia
Limit fluid intake after evening meal and during the night
Insomnia vs Insufficient Sleep Syndrome
Pt has adequate amount of time for sleep
Pt voluntarily restricts the time available for sleep
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Recurrent periods of absence of breathing for 10 seconds or longer
Narcolepsy
Characterized by short, almost irresistible daytime sleep attacks, usually lasting 10-15 min
Overnight polysonogram in a sleep center is the gold standard in diagnostic testing for
OSA
PLMD
Narcolepsy