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3.3: PHYSIOLOGICAL CHALLENGES (SLEEP) Flashcards

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Recommended number of hours for sleep

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8 to 10 hours

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Examples of irregularity in sleep patterns

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  1. Sleeping late at night and waking up early in the morning
  2. Difficulty in sleeping early in the evening
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True or False: Only 15% of people get to sleep for 6 1/2 hours at night.

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False, 8 1/2

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Internal timing devices genetically set to regulate various physiological responses for different periods of time

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Biological Clocks

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An internal biological clock of the body that functions to regulate physiological responses within a day/24 hours

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Circadian Rhythm

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One of the many groups of cells located in the hypothalamus

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Suprachiamastic Nucleus

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Regulates the secretion of melatonin

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Suprachiamastic Nucleus

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True or False: The suprachiamastic nucleus is not sensitive to changes in light.

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False, it is sensitive/responsive

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9
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Secretes melatonin

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Pineal Gland

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It plays a role in the regulation of the circadian rhythm

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Melatonin

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It modifies the internal body clock

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Melatonin

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12
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A sleep hormone secreted by the pineal gland

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Melatonin

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True or False: Secretion of melatonin increases when there is more light registered by the brain.

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False, when there is more darkness

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True or False: Secretion of melatonin increases when there is more darkness registered by the brain.

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True

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2 Categories of Sleep Disorders

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  1. Insomnia
  2. Hypersomnia
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SD referring to a difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep

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Insomnia

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SD referring to an excessive amount of sleep

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Hypersomnia

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When is an SD considered primary?

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When there are no other underlying medical conditions that cause the SD

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When is an SD considered secondary?

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When symptoms of SD manifest with other medical, psychological, and/or sleep disorders

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Treatments for Insomnia

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  • Sleep / Pharmalogical Medications
  • Non-Medication Activities
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
  • Meditation
  • Guided Imagery
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Stimulus Control
  • Stress-Response Treatments
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Sleep Restriction Therapy

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21
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apnea is derived from what language

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Greek

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22
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apnea means

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want of breath

23
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A condition wherein a person experiences repeated brief interruptions of breathing for 10 seconds or longer while sleeping

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Sleep Apnea

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True or False: Sleep apnea is more common in females.

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False, in males

25
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Sleep Apnea is common for the following people

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Males, snorers, overweight, alcoholics, those taking sedatives, and the elderly

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2 Types of Sleep Apnea

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  1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  2. Central Sleep Apnea
27
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A more common type of sleep apnea

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

28
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A type of sleep apnea wherein one experiences interruption of breath in the nose or mouth despite continuous breathing

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

29
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What causes obstructive sleep apnea?

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  • Atonia or lack of muscle tone
  • Obstruction in the respiratory passages by muscle spasms
30
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True or False: Central Sleep Apnea occurs in most vigorous snorers.

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False, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

31
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A type of sleep apnea wherein the CNS fails to stimulate proper respiration during sleep

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Central Sleep Apnea

32
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Treatments for Sleep Apnea

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  • Changes in Lifestyle
  • Machines Facilitating Positive Airway Pressure
  • Oral Breathing Devices
  • Medications
  • Surgery
33
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A condition entailing excessive sleepiness during the day and disruption of sleep at night

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Narcolepsy

34
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Age range for Narcolepsy

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9-18

35
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This sleep condition occurs in 1 of 2000 individuals

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Narcolepsy

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Treatments for Narcolepsy

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  • No cure
  • Counseling
  • Lifestyle Changes
  • Medications
37
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True or False: There is no cure for narcolepsy.

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True

38
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True or False: Sleep or night terrors occur during Stage 2 of the Sleep Cycle.

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False, Stage 3 or 4

39
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A frightening experience starting with a piercing scream, followed by a sudden waking in a fearful state with rapid breathing and increased heart rate

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Sleep/Night Terrors

40
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True or False: Sleep or Night Terrors occur in 10% of children.

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False, 3-7% only.

41
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Age range for sleep/night terrors

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5-7 but disappear by adolescence

42
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Nightmares occur when you are in what kind of sleep?

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REM

43
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REM stands for

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Rapid eye movement

44
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The phase of sleep where most dreams occur

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REM

45
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An experience wherein the brain produces frightening and anxiety-inducing images during dreaming

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Nightmares

46
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True or False: Sleepwalking occurs during Stage 2 of the Sleep Cycle.

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False, during Stage 3 or 4

47
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When a person gets up from bed and walks while being sound asleep

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Sleepwalking

48
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True or False: People who sleepwalk remember that they do.

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False, they have no memory of sleepwalking

49
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Causes of sleepwalking

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  • Increased stress
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Mental problems in adults if frequent
50
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True or False: Sleepwalking is normal in children if only occasional.

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True

51
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Telltale signs of sleepwalking

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  • Poor coordination
  • Clumsy but can avoid objects
  • Engage in very limited conversation
  • No memory of sleepwalking
52
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3 Types of Dreams

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  1. Typical Dreams - everyone dreams about them
  2. Big Dreams - dreams only you commonly have that you often remember
  3. Childhood Dreams - memories of childhood
53
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The master switch of the body

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VentroLateral PreOptic Nucleus

54
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When your mind is awake but your body is sleeping

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Sleep Paralysis

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