Exam 2 - Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
which sleep stage is the most important for brain replenishment?
A
REM
2
Q
what is the consequence of spending less time in stage 3 & 4 during sleep?
A
feeling tired despite sleeping the desired number of hours
3
Q
what is the barometer of health?
A
sleep
4
Q
what are the stages of sleep?
A
- NREM
- Stage 1
- Stage 2
- Stages 3 / 4
- REM
5
Q
what is NREM composed of?
A
stages 1-4
6
Q
Stage 1 of sleep
A
- moments of being awake and falling asleep
- light sleep
7
Q
Stage 2 of sleep
A
- RR & HR become regular
- body temperature drops
- onset of sleep
8
Q
Stage 3 / 4 of sleep
A
- deepest & most restorative sleep
- BP drops
- growth & repair of the body
- breathing becomes slower
- blood supply to muscles increase
9
Q
REM
A
- dreams occur
- occurs every 90 minutes
10
Q
older adults spend a lot of time staying awake in stage 1
A
true
11
Q
what are the age-related sleep changes in older adults?
A
- frequent awakenings
- more time spent in bed awake
- daytime napping
- light sleep
- frequent abnormal breathing events
- frequent leg movements
12
Q
common sleep disorders
A
- insomnia
- sleep apnea
13
Q
what are causes of obstructive sleep apnea?
A
- decreased tone of upper airway muscles
- airway obstruction with tongue
- laying on back while sleeping
14
Q
what are the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea?
A
- increasing age
- male gender
- excess weight
- smoking
- hypertension
- upper airway resistance
15
Q
what are some preferred sleep medications?
A
- zolpidem
- ramelteon
