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Week 7 Promoting Sleep Flashcards

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What is sleep?

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Altered state of consciousness where perception and reaction to environment is decreased

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Reticular Activating System

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  • Consists of ascending nerve fibres and is involved in the sleep wake cycle
  • During sleep RAS experiences few stimuli from cerebral cortex and periphery
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RAS stimulation indicates

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Awake

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Neurotransmitter
Lessens response to sensory stimulation

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Serotonin

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Neurotransmitter
Inhibition of sensory excitation

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GABA

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Neurotransmitter
Influence cerebral cortical arousal and wakefulness

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Acetylcholine, Dopamine and Noradrenaline

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Decrease in RAS stimulation

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Darkness and preparation for sleep

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Circadian Rhythm

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Sleep wake cycle

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Two types of sleep that alternate in cycles during sleep

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NREM
REM

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Non-rapid eye movement (NREM)

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Occurs when RAS inhibited
75-80% of sleep
Has 3 stages

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Rapid eye movement (REM)

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20 - 25% of sleep
Lasts 5-30 mins
Recurs approx every 90 mins

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Transitional stage between wakefulness and sleep
Relaxed state but still aware of surroundings
Involuntary muscle jerks (may wake)
Only lasts minutes
5% of sleep

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NREM Stage 1

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HR and RR decrease slightly
Eyes still
Lasts 10-15 mins
44-55% of sleep

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NREM Stage 2

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Greatest depth of sleep
Snoring
Swallowing and saliva production decreased
HR and RR decrease more
BP decreases

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NREM Stage 3

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Which stage is the brain active but the body can’t do anything

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REM

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Sleep cycle

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Wakefulness
NREM Stage 1
NREM Stage 2
NREM Stage 3
NREM Stage 2
REM
NREM Stage 1/2

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Newborn (0-3 months)

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Sleep 14-17 hours
50/50 REM NREM

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Infant (4-11 months)

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Sleep 12-15 hours
More naps

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Toddler (1-2 yrs)

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Sleep 11-14 hours

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Preschool (3-5 yrs)

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Sleep 10-13 hours

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School aged (5-12 yrs)

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Sleep 9-11 hours

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Adolescents (14-17 yrs)

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Sleep 8- 10 hours

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Adults

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Sleep 7-9 hours
REM 20% of sleep
Sleep affected by health, occupation, exercise

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Older Adult

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Tendency toward earlier bedtime
May show increase in disturbed sleep

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Functions of sleep
- Restores normal levels of activity - Restores normal balance among nervous system - Necessary for protein synthesis - Psychological wellbeing
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Insomnia
Inability to gain sufficient amount of quality sleep - Difficulty falling asleep - Waking frequent - Difficulty staying asleep - Daytime sleepiness - Difficulty concentrating - Irritability
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Hypersomnia
Sufficient sleep at night and cannot stay awake during the day - Drugs/alcohol - Trauma to CNS - Medication - Depression - Obesity - Medical conditions related to kidney, liver ect
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Narcolepsy
An uncontrollable desire for sleep or attacks of sleep during the day. - Typically have sleep attacks during the day - Nighttime sleep starts with onset of REM within 5 mins - Lack of hypocretin in CNS (regulates sleep)
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Sleep Apnoea
Frequent short breathing pauses during the night - More than 5 episodes > 10secs every hour is abnormal - Snoring - Difficulty falling asleep - Morning headaches - Memory problems - Irritability
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Insufficient Sleep
Sleep deprivation which may be acute or chronic - Daytime fatigue - Poor concentration - Reduced motivation - Malaise - Diplopia - Dry mouth
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Lack of sleep for 19 hours is equivalent to
0.05 BAC
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Lack of sleep for 24 hours is equivalent to
0.10 BAC
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Parasomnias
Behaviours interfering with and occurring during sleep - Arousal disorders - Sleep/wake transition disorders - REM disruption - Bruxism - Enuresis
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Somnambulism
Sleep walking
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Sleep/wake transition disorders
Sleep talking
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Bruxism
Teeth clenching/grinding
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Enuresis
Bed wetting (After 3 yrs age)
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Sleep pattern assessment
- Sleep history - Health history - Physical examination - Sleep diary and diagnostic studies
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Sleep history
- Sleep/wake time habits - Bedtime rituals - Snoring? - Drugs/alcohol/caffeine
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Health history
- Used to rule out medical or psychiatric causes of poor sleep - General health - Medication - Other diseases which may impact sleep
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Physical examination
Used to determine presence of physical abnormalities associated with sleep apnoea - Tonsils
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Sleep diary
- Time factors - Activities 2-3 hours prior to sleep - Medication - Caffeine/alcohol/drugs - Bedtime rituals - Daytime sleepiness
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Goal for person with sleep disturbance
- Maintain a sleeping pattern providing sufficient energy for daily activities - Enhance feeling of wellbeing - Improve quality and quantity of persons sleep
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Sleep hygiene
- Education - Restful environment - Support bedtime rituals - Promote comfort and relaxation - Medication if appropriate
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The collection of ideas, feelings, beliefs one has about self
Self-concept
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Image of physical self - How a person perceives the size, appearance and functioning of their body and its parts.
Body image
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The conscious sense of individuality and uniqueness that is continually evolving throughout life
Personal identity
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What a person does in a particular role in relation to the behaviours expected of that role
Role-performance
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The value one has for one self, self confidence
Self-esteem
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Positive concept – in which person is individually and socially responsible, self-directive, displays self-awareness, possesses resilience and good functioning.
Mental health
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Knowing ones emotions, managing emotions, motivating oneself, recognising emotions in others, and handling relationships.
Emotional intelligence

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