Sleep-wake Flashcards
A person who experiences excessive daytime sleepiness, despite getting a full night of sleep, may be diagnosed with:
a) Narcolepsy
b) Insomnia
c) Sleep Apnea
d) Restless Legs Syndrome
Answer: a) Narcolepsy
A common feature of Insomnia Disorder is:
a) Uncontrollable urges to sleep during the day
b) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
c) Inability to move during sleep
d) Snoring and interrupted breathing during sleep
Answer: b) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Sleep Apnea is characterized by:
a) Persistent nightmares and night terrors
b) Sudden episodes of sleep that occur during daily activities
c) Periods of interrupted breathing during sleep
d) Involuntary movements of the limbs during sleep
Answer: c) Periods of interrupted breathing during sleep
A person who experiences unpleasant sensations in their legs and an urge to move them during the night is likely suffering from:
a) Restless Legs Syndrome
b) Sleep Apnea
c) Narcolepsy
d) Insomnia
Answer: a) Restless Legs Syndrome
Narcolepsy is characterized by:
a) Excessive sleep during the day, along with sudden muscle weakness triggered by strong emotions
b) Chronic difficulty falling asleep at night
c) Irregular breathing patterns during sleep
d) Recurrent nightmares and night terrors
Answer: a) Excessive sleep during the day, along with sudden muscle weakness triggered by strong emotions
Parasomnias refer to:
a) Disorders that affect the quality of sleep, such as sleep apnea
b) Abnormal behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking or night terrors
c) Difficulty falling asleep at night
d) A persistent need to sleep during the day
Answer: b) Abnormal behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking or night terrors
The best treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome often includes:
a) Medications that relieve muscle tension and discomfort
b) Cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve sleep hygiene
c) Lifestyle changes such as reducing caffeine intake
d) Prescription of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Answer: a) Medications that relieve muscle tension and discomfort
A person diagnosed with Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder experiences:
a) Disruptions in sleep due to an irregular sleep-wake schedule
b) Sleep that is fragmented and does not follow normal patterns
c) Insomnia that is triggered by emotional stress
d) Difficulty breathing during sleep
Answer: a) Disruptions in sleep due to an irregular sleep-wake schedule
The most common cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is:
a) An imbalance in the body’s production of sleep-related hormones
b) Blockage or narrowing of the airway during sleep
c) Persistent issues with excessive sleepiness during the day
d) Involuntary muscle movements that affect breathing
Answer: b) Blockage or narrowing of the airway during sleep
A common symptom of Narcolepsy includes:
a) Episodes of uncontrollable laughter
b) Sudden and brief episodes of sleep during the day
c) Frequent awakenings at night due to loud snoring
d) A chronic sense of fatigue that is alleviated by napping
Answer: b) Sudden and brief episodes of sleep during the day
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for Sleep Apnea?
a) A regular sleep schedule
b) Obesity or excess weight around the neck
c) Low levels of caffeine consumption
d) High physical activity levels
Answer: b) Obesity or excess weight around the neck
Night Terrors occur most frequently in:
a) Adolescents and adults
b) Young children during deep sleep
c) Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease
d) Adults with chronic insomnia
Answer: b) Young children during deep sleep
Hypersomnolence Disorder is characterized by:
a) Inability to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time
b) Excessive sleepiness during the day despite adequate sleep at night
c) Sudden attacks of sleep during the day with muscle weakness
d) Difficulty falling asleep due to an overactive mind
Answer: b) Excessive sleepiness during the day despite adequate sleep at night
Treatment for Insomnia Disorder most often includes:
a) Behavioral therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
b) Long-term medication use to induce sleep
c) Surgery to adjust the circadian rhythm
d) Medication to suppress excessive dreaming
Answer: a) Behavioral therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder involves:
a) Acting out vivid dreams or violent movements during REM sleep
b) Frequent awakenings due to sleep apnea events
c) Chronic insomnia and difficulty falling asleep
d) A delay in the onset of REM sleep stages
Answer: a) Acting out vivid dreams or violent movements during REM sleep
