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Circadian rhythm cycle occuring every 24 hrs (sleep-wake cycle)
Infradian rhythm Longer, slower cycle than cirdian (menstrual cycle)
Ultradian rhythm Shorter, faster cycle than circadian (cardiac cycle, 90 min. sleep cycle)
What are the three other physiological cycles synchronized with the sleep-wake cycle? body temp, hormone levels, and cell division
What are the sleep stage percentages for non-REM sleep concerning total sleep time? Stage 1: (5%); Stage 2: (50-55%); Stage 3 (10%); Stage 4 (10%)
What are the characteristics/functions of NREM sleep? slow rolling eye movement or none; muscle relaxation; decreased pulse, BP, respirations; physical restoration.
What are the characteristics/functions of REM sleep? rapid darting eye movement; small twitching face; loss muscle tone; increased pulse, BP, cardiac output; fluctuating pulse, BP, respirations; irregular pulse/respirations; psychological/mental restoration
how many cycles per night is normal for an adult's cyclic nature of sleep? 4-6 cycles/night
How many minutes per cycle? What is the average? 60-120 minutes; average 90 mins
What is the total sleep time (TST) for neonates? Include percentages of NREM and REM sleep. (Emphasize on REM/NREM info concerning neonates.) 16 hrs TST; 50% REM/50% NREM; start sleep with REM; NREM not divided into stages.
What is the biological rhythm of a 3 month old using? Which type of sleep do they start with? Circadian rhythm; starts sleep with NREM.
What type of sleep do 6 months use? NREM sleep divided into stages.
TST for a 12 month old is usually? 14 hrs.
What percentage of REM sleep does a 3 yr old get? 33%
What's the TST sleep for a 6 yr old? TST 10-12 hrs
What percentage of REM sleep does an adolescent get? TST? 8-9 hrs, REM sleep 25%
TST hrs for an adult? 6-8 hrs
What happens with an older adult's sleeping habits? Takes longer to fall asleep, awaken more frequently, less NREM 3 & 4, more NREM 1 & 2, REM decreases.
Symptoms of sleep deprivation? fine motor clumsiness, decreased reflexes, slowed response time, reduced word memory, decreased reasoning & judgement, decreased auditory/visual alertness, cardiac dysrhythmias, excessive sleepiness, irritable/withdrawn, apathetic, decreased motivation...
Out of these, which is r/t symptoms of sleep deprivation? Decreased sensitivity to pain, agitation, hypoactivity, confusion & disorientation. *Increased sensitivity to pain, agitation, *hyperactivity, confusion & disorientation
What are the causes of REM deprivation? sleep only first half of usual total sleep time; awakened every hr/frequently; taking medication that suppresses REM sleep
What is a potential problem with REM deprivation? REM rebound
Define insomnia difficulty falling asleep for longer than 30 mins, difficulty staying asleep/frequent, awakening too early
T/F? REM suppression is the most prevalent sleep disorder? FALSE insomnia is
What is the cause of insomnia? associated with poor sleeping habits
Treatment for insomnia? symptomatic; improved sleep hygiene measures, relaxation techniques
Insomnia therapy: What is Stimulus-Control Therapy? Assumes that sleep is a conditioned response to bed and bedtime.
Insomnia therapy: Relaxation training? Assumes that ppl with sleep problems often display high levels of arousal at night and during the day.
Insomnia therapy: Sleep restriction therapy? Based on poor sleepers increase time in bed to provide more opportunity for sleep, but results are fragmented/poor quality sleep.
Define sleep apnea cessation of breathing for a time during sleep; 5 or more episodes of apnea lasting longer than 10 sec/hr per night
What are the three types of sleep apnea? obstructive, central, and mixed
Symptoms of sleep apnea? loud snoring with periods of apnea, frequent awakening at night, morning HA's, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, irritability
Treatment for sleep apnea: Behavioral therapy is described as? weight loss if obese, avoiding alcohol and smoking, positional therapy
Tx for sleep apnea: What is the Physical or Mechanical Therapy? dental appliance, positive airway pressure device, CPAP, BiPAP
Tx for sleep apnea: What type of surgeries are performed? nasal septum repair, palatal surgery (ex uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)
Assessment for measures to promote sleep? What time the Pt goes to bed and gets up, number of hrs they sleep....if they nap: when and how long, when do they feel rested?
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