Sleep Flashcards
1
Q
Is insufficient sleep a public health problem?
A
yes
2
Q
What happens to sleep efficiency the longer we are in a hospital
A
declines
3
Q
What happens to hypothalamus during nocturnal sleep?
A
down regulate increasing susceptibility to infection
4
Q
What does sleep loss do to collagen and fibroblasts production
A
decreases
5
Q
What is sleep apnea?
A
period of shallow or paused breathing while sleeping
6
Q
If you are male and over 65 and overweight BMI what does that do to sleep dep. risk.
A
automatically at risk
7
Q
What is considered chronic insomnia?
A
3-4 nights/week of poor sleep, waking up too early, maintaining sleep for 3+ months
8
Q
Sleep deprivation and stoke/diabetes
A
increased likelihood of future stroke and more likely to transition into diabetes
