NUR 2206 Final Exam B
- gamma-aminobutyric acid
Answer neurotransmitter that works with serotonin to maintain sleep
- non-rapid eye movement
Answer The stage of sleep during which the eyes move very little and the body gradually reaches its state of deepest relaxation.
- parasympathetic
Answer "rest and digest" nervous system
- stage 2
Answer stage of sleep where 50% of NREM sleep is spent
5. REM
Answer type of sleep where sympathetic nervous system dominates (fight or flight). Pt is most difficult to arouse.
6. REM
Answer type of sleep associated with changes in cerebral blood flow (increased cortical activity, increased O2 consumption, release of epinephrine)
- REM sleep
Answer irregular movements vivd dreaming 1 / 3
increase in gastric secretions increased T, HR,RR,BP, metabolic rate involved in mental and emotional balance
8. 4-5
Answer how many times does the sleep cycle repeatly nightly on average
9. 90-100
Answer approx how long does each sleep cylce last
- III and IV
Answer stages of NREM sleep indicated by deep, restful sleep, difficult to arouse pt
- Dyssomnias
Answer sleep disorders
- initial, maintenance, terminal
- types of insomnia
Answer
- hypersomnia
Answer excessive sleep, especially during the day. disorietned irritated, restless, slow speech, slow thinking
naps do not relieve symptoms
- Narcolepsy
Answer uncontrollable desire to sleep "sleep attacks"
- hypnagogia 2 / 3
Answer
transition from wakefulness to sleep
- obstructive sleep apnea
Answer disorder characterized by the absence or diminshed breathing during sleep (USUALLY
CAYSED BY OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY COL- LAPSE)
- parasomnias
Answer category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep
- bruxism
Answer grinding teeth
- sleep history
Answer collecting a --------------------------------------- consists of patter/quality, usual time to get up and
go to bed, usual # nightime awakening, energy level, bedtime rituals/medications, sleep environment, daily exercise, naps, sleep aids
- sleep diary
Answer running log kept detailing sleep bahviors over 2 weeks to look for patterns
- snoring
Answer obesity, enlarged neck, and deviated nasal septum are some examples of physical causes of
- myoclonus
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