The Physiology of Sleep

Question 1

what is sleep?

Answer 1

sleep is a state of relative unconsciousness.

Question 2

what are the two major stars if sleep!

Answer 2

rapid eye movement
non-rapid eye movement

Question 3

list 4 factors affecting sleep

Answer 3

people who rest and relax easily find that less sleep is needed even when awake
fatigue; more sleep is needed to overcome fatigue
young children sleep more than adults
diseases example hepatitis

Question 4

list and define 4 sleeping disorders

Answer 4

insomnia; difficulty falling aslepp or inability to sleep
sleep walking disorder;
narcolepsy; an uncontrollable desire to sleep which is a neurological disorder
enuresis; bed wetting, involuntary passing of urine during sleep, it is a psychological disorder and happens during non-rapid eye movenent

Question 5

define incontinence

Answer 5

inability to retain urine or faeces

Question 6

list and define two types of incontinence

Answer 6

stress incontinence; this is the involuntary escape of urine, happens mainly in females
urinary retention; this is when urine is produced normally but is not excreted from the bladder. the bladder continues to fill and may distend until it reaches the level of the umbilicus

Question 7

what are comfort devices

Answer 7

any equipment used to promote comfort and the relief of bed sores eg, pillow, mattress, bed board, rubber ring, rubber donut, gloves with water