Sleep Deprivation

Question 1

Sleep Deprivation is characterised by…

Answer 1

Inadequate or insufficient sleep sustained over a period of time

Question 2

Sleep Latency

Answer 2

Time it takes to fall asleep

Question 3

Sleep Deprivation Causes

Answer 3

Shift work

Drugs

Sleep environment

Stressors

Question 4

Partial Sleep Deprivation

Answer 4

Reduction or complete lack of sleep over 24 hours or a few consecutive nights

Jet lag, stressors, assignments etc

Question 5

Effects of Partial Sleep Deprivation

Answer 5

Lapse in attention

Irritability

Higher reaction time

Eye twitches, sensitive to light

Question 6

Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Answer 6

Persistent reduction of sleep over a long period of time

Sleep disorders (insomnia), long work hours, continued sleep disturbances

Question 7

Effects of Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Answer 7

Increased blood pressure

High cholesterol

Obesity

Insomnia

Exacerbates symptoms of anxiety

Question 8

Sleep Environment

Answer 8

Brightly lit environments inhibit melatonin production

Question 9

Shift Work

Answer 9

Alters hormones that regulate sleep-wake cycle

Exposure to light in the night affects circadian rhythms

Question 10

Drugs

Answer 10

Caffeine: Stimulant drug that affects CNS

Alcohol: Depressant that disrupts sleep when it wears off