U4 AOS1 Dot Point 11

Question 1

2 types of sleep disorders

Answer 1

primary

secondary

Question 2

what is a primary sleep disorder

Answer 2

a sleep disorder that cannot be explained by another condition

Question 3

what is a secondary sleep disorder

Answer 3

a sleep problem that occurs as a result of another condition

e.g back pain

Question 4

2 types of secondary sleep disorders

Answer 4

dyssomnias

parasomnias

Question 5

what are dyssomnias

Answer 5

difficulty initiating, maintaining or timing of sleep

eg sleep onset insomnia

Question 6

what is sleep onset insomnia

Answer 6

difficulty falling asleep

Question 7

symptoms of sleep onset insomnia

Answer 7

failure to fall asleep within 30 minutes of trying

at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months

reduced amount of sleep

causes problems with everyday functioning

Question 8

what is a parasomnia

Answer 8

occurrence of inappropriate physiological activity during sleep

e.g sleep walking

Question 9

symptoms of sleep walking

Answer 9

eyes open
can perform basic tasks
less than 15 minutes
if not disturbed they will return to bed
confusion if woken up
3 and 4 NREM