Sleep and sleep disorders- exam 7 Flashcards

1
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Sleep

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  • physiological process
  • body’s rest cycle
  • lacks conscious awareness but easily awakened
  • essential for health functioning and survival
  • associated with recumbency and immobility
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State in which an individual lacks conscious awareness of environmental of environmental surroundings but can be easily aroused

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sleep

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Insufficient sleep

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obtaining less sleep

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fragmented sleep

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frequent arousals

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nonrestorative sleep

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sleep that is adequate - duration but do not feel refreshed the next day

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6
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State of rest accompanied by natural altered consciousness

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Sleep

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7
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interrelated concepts of sleep

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  • coping
  • comfort
  • safety
  • functional ability
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positive consequences in sleep

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  • ability to focus
  • alert normal reflexes
  • awake and refreshed
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negative consequences of sleep

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  • slowed responds
  • fatigue
  • irritability
  • altered thought
  • psychosis
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10
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sleep disturbance

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conditions of poor sleep quality

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sleep disorders

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  • abnormalities unique to sleep
  • insomnia
  • narcolepsy
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12
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sleep- wake cycle controlled by

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  • controlled by the brain
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13
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Wake behavior

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  • RAS and various neurotransmitters
  • orexin (hypocretin)
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(RAS) Reticular Activating System

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  • sensory stimuli within cerebral cortex
  • regulates sleep-wake cycle
    4 functions
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15
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what are the 4 functions of RAS

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  1. motor
  2. sensory
  3. visceral
  4. consciousness
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16
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Circadian Rhythm

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  • Managed by the suprachiasmatic (SCN) in hypothalamus
  • synchronized through light detectors through light detectors in retina
  • light is the strongest time cue
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17
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Sleep latency

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When you begin to fall asleep

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18
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sleep latency

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  • starts when eyes are closed for sleep
  • ends when NREM sleep is entered
  • time varies (10-40 minutes)
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19
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NREM Sleep- what is the percentage of sleep time?

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75-80%

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20
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what are the three stages in NREM sleep?

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  1. slow eye movements
  2. HR and temperature decrease
  3. deep or sloe wave sleep; delta waves, parasomnias
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parasomnias

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  • unusual and often undesirable behaviors while falling asleep, transitioning between sleep stages, or during arousal from sleep
  • due to CNS activation
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examples of parasomnias - 5

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  1. sleepwalking
  2. sleep terrors
  3. nightmares
  4. sleep paralysis
  5. sleep hallucinations
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23
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REM sleep is what % of sleep?

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20-25% of sleep cycle

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24
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REM sleep occurs how many times during the night?

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3-4 times a night

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25
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REM sleep greatly reduces

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skeletal muscle tone

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26
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during what sleep cycle do we have periods of vivid dreaming occurs?

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REM Sleep

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27
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NREM Stage 1

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  • falling asleep
  • heartbeat and breathing slow down
  • muscles begin to relax
  • lasts a few minutes
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28
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NREM Stage N2-

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  • light sleep
  • heartbeat and breathing slow down further
  • no eye movements
  • body temp drops
  • brain produces “sleep spindles”
  • lasts about 25 min
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NREM Stage N3 (7)
- Slow Wave SLeep

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  • deepest sleep state
  • heart beat and breathing at slowest rate
  • no eye movements
  • body is full relaxed
  • delta brain waves are present
  • tissue repair and growth, and cell regeneration
  • immune system strengthens
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30
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REM Stage R

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  • primary dreaming stage
  • eye movements become rapid
  • breathing and heart rate increases
  • limb muscles become temporarily paralyzed
  • brain activity is marked increased
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31
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Middle age Sleep - 4

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  • more stage shifts- decrease in NREM3 and REM
  • resistant to sleep deprivation
  • increased awakenings
  • changes in sleep efficiency
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32
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older adults - sleep

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phase changes - go to bed earlier and arise earlier

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33
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Neurologic - effects of sleep deprivation

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  • cognitive impairment
  • behavioral changes
    > Irritability
    > moodiness
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34
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Immune- effects of sleep deprivation

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impaired function

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35
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Respiratory - effects of sleep deprivation

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  • asthma exacerbated during sleep
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36
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Cardiovascular - effects of sleep deprivation

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  • heart disease
    > hypertension
  • increase BP in people with hypertension
  • stroke
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37
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Gastrointestinal- Effects of sleep deprivation

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  • increase risk for obesity
  • increased gastroesophageal reflux disease
38
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Endocrine - effects of sleep deprivation

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  • increased risk for type 2 diabetes
  • increased insulin resistance
  • decrease growth hormone
39
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Sleep disturbances in the hospital

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  • hospitalization associated with decreased sleep time
  • environmental sleep-disruptive factors
  • psychoactive medications
  • acute and critical illness
40
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Symptoms of insomnia -4

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  • difficulty falling asleep
  • difficulty staying asleep
  • waking up too early
  • complaints of waking up feeling unrefreshed
41
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acute insomnia

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difficulty falling asleep
3 nights/week for less than a month

42
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Chronic Insomnia

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  • difficulty falling asleep
  • daytime symptoms that persist for one month or longer
43
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insomnia is aggravated by ___ sleep hygiene

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inadequate

44
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aggravated by inadequate sleep hygiene-7

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  • stimulants
  • medications
  • using alcohol to induce sleep
  • irregular sleep schedules
  • nightmare
  • exercising near bedtime
  • jet lag
45
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Etiology - Chronic Insomnia

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

46
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Clinical Manifestations of insomnia -7

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  • difficulty falling asleep
  • frequent awakening
  • prolonged nighttime awakenings
  • feeling unrefreshed on awakening
  • fatigue, trouble with concentration
  • forgetfulness, confusion
  • anxiety
47
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diagnosis of insomnia

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  • self report
  • actigrahpy
  • polysomnography
48
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actigraphy

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

49
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Insomnia - interprofessional care

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  • education
  • track sleep
  • sleep hygiene
  • cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
  • complementary and alterative therapies
  • drug therapy
50
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causes of insomnia -7

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  • psychiatric
  • medical illness, medications
  • stress
  • substances
  • exercise
  • age, gender
  • travel
51
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treatment of insomnia

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  • begin with least invasive
  • cognitive behavior therapy
  • therapist~ counseling
52
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Sedative-Hypnotic drugs - insomnia drug therapy

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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
53
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Benzodiazepines - insomnia (5)

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  • used to treat anxiety and insomnia
  • used to induce general anesthesia
  • used to manage seizure disorders
  • potential for abuse
  • can produce physical dependence
54
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What are the two Benzodiazepines used specifically for sleep?

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  1. temazepam (restoril)
  2. Triazolam (Halcion)
55
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Common Benzodiazepines

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  1. diazepam
  2. lorazepam
  3. alprazolam
56
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Pharmacologic effects - Benodizepines

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  • CNS reduce anxiety and promote sleep
  • Cardiovascular system: Oral vs. Intravenous
  • respiratory system: weak respiratory depressants
57
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Therapeutic uses of benzodiazepines

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  • anxiety
  • insomnia
  • seizure disorders, muscle spasm
  • ETOH withdrawal, perioperative applications
58
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Adverse effects of Benzodiazepines -6

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  • CNS depression
  • amnesia
  • sleep driving
  • paradoxical effects
  • respiratory depression
  • abuse
59
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oral overdose

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drowsiness, lethargy, and confusion

60
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Intravenous toxicity

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life threatening reactions, profound hypotension, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest

61
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alternative medicine

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-complementary and alternative therapies
- white noise and relaxation strategies

62
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melatonin

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effective related to jetlag and shift work

63
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insomnia nursing assessment

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  • sleep history
  • assess diet,caffeine, and alcohol intake
  • ask about sleep aids
  • sleep diary for 2 weeks
  • medical history- factors that affect sleep
64
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insomnia nursing diagnosis

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  • sleep deprivation
  • disturbed sleep pattern
  • readiness for enhanced sleep
65
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nursing implementation- insomnia

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  • assume primary role in teaching sleep hygiene
  • teach patient about sleep medications
66
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What four things can you do to help with sleep hygiene

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  1. decrease caffeine intake
  2. bedtime routine
  3. decreased blue light before bedtime
  4. reduce light and noise
67
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symptoms of sleep apnea

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  • loud snoring
  • excessive day time sleepiness
  • morning headache
  • unrefreshing sleep
  • increased irritability
68
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treatments of non-surgical sleep apnea

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  • change sleep position
  • decrease weight
  • CPAP
  • Drug therapy for underlying cause
69
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Surgical treatment sleep apnea

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  • adenoidectomy
  • Uvulectomy
  • Remodeling posterior oropharynx
  • bariatric surgery to reduce weight
70
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complications in respiratory and sleep problems

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  • hypertension
  • cardiac changes
  • poor concentration/memory
  • impotence
  • depression
71
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S/S of sleep apnea

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  • frequent arousal during sleep
  • insomnia
  • excessive daytime sleepiness
  • witnessed apneic episodes
  • loud snoring
  • morning headache
  • irritability
72
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apnea

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cessation of spontaneous respirations for longer than 10 seconds

73
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sleep apnea obstruction may last from – to – seconds

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10-90 seconds

74
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risk factors of sleep apnea

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  • obesity
  • age >65 years
  • neck circumference >17inches
  • craniofacial abnormalities that affect the upper airway
  • ## smokers are more likely to have OSA
75
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testing for sleep apnea

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sleep study

76
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treatment of mild sleep apnea

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  • sleeping on ones side
  • elevating HOB
  • avoiding sedatives and alcohol 3-4 hrs before
  • weight loss
  • oral appliance
77
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treatment of severe sleep apnea

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-CPAP
- BiPAP
- Surgery

78
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patient teaching on CPAP and BiPAP

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  • benefit of loosing weight
  • benefit of sleeping on side
  • avoid sedatives
  • stress reduction
  • stress importance of exercise
  • avoid smoking
  • self image disturbance
79
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discharge planning

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  • case manger- need for equipment
    -nutritional consult
  • spiritual consult
80
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nursing diagnosis for sleep apnea

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  • anxiety
  • insomnia
  • imbalanced nutrition
  • knowledge deficit
81
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Narcolepsy

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  • brain unable to regulate sleep-wake cycles
  • causes uncontrollable urges to sleep, often fo directly into REM sleep
82
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two types of Narcolepsy

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type 1: with cataplexy
type 2: without cataplexy

83
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symptoms of narcolepsy

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  • sleep paralysis
  • cataplexy
  • fragmented nighttime sleep
84
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Nursing - narcolepsy

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  • teach about sleep and sleep hygiene
  • take naps
  • avoid heavy meals and alcohol
  • ensure patient safety
  • lifestyle changes
85
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what are the two wake promotion drugs for narcolepsy?

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  • modafinil
  • armodafinil
86
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Older age is associated with

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  • overall shorter total sleep time
  • decreased sleep efficiency
  • more awakenings
  • insomnia symptoms
87
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Gerontologic - sleep

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  • awakenings during the night increases risk for falls
  • medications used by older adults, cause sleep problems
  • avoid long-acting benzodiazepines
88
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nurse fatigue

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  • inadequate sleep
  • extended work hours
  • increased risk for errors
89
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who is at risk for fatigue?

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  • nurse compassion fatigue
  • patients
  • nurse
90
Q

being awake for 17 hours equals

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blood alcohol level 0.05%

91
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being awake more then 24 hours

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equivalent to blood alcohol level 0.10%