Sleep Disorders
What is a common common condition in the United States that can occur when the upper airway becomes blocked repeatedly during sleep, reducing or completely stopping airflow.
What is Sleep Apnea
What should you do to set a positive sleep environment in your room?
What is adjust lighting, play soft music or white noise, adjust temperature, etc.
True or False. There are exactly 26 identified sleep disorders.
False. Doctors have identified over 70 sleep disorders.
What is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up.
What is Insomnia
True or False. "Sleeping in" on the weekends is okay and will not negatively affect your weekday sleep schedule.
False. Please elaborate why?
Driver's fatigue is as dangerous as driving while intoxicated.
True. Sleep deprivation also magnifies the effect alcohol has on the body, so a drowsy person who drinks will feel even further impaired than a well-rested person who drinks.
What is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People may unwillingly fall asleep even if they are in the middle of an activity like driving, eating, or talking.
What is Narcolepsy
True or False. Using your bed for other activities besides sleep, such as doing homework, reading, etc. will not affect your sleeping patterns.
False. Please elaborate why?
Medications don't affect your ability to sleep, they always promote sleep.
False. Some side effects of certain medications can cause a disruption in sleep.
What is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs or another body part, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down.
What is Restless Leg Syndrome
If you haven't fallen asleep after 15-20 minutes, you should continue to lay there for about another 30 minutes before getting up.
False. Why? What should you do?
Pumpkin seeds, turkey, Salmon, and peanut butter is a good snack to have before bed.
True. These foods have a common nutrient "tryptophan" essential amino acid that the body uses to support
What is the feeling of being awake but not being able to move or speak while waking up or falling asleep.
What is Sleep Paralysis
What should you do if you have anxiety provoking thoughts at nighttime?
Utilize positive affirmations "I did okay, everything will be fine", set aside a designated time to reflect and debrief thoughts, journal, meditate, etc.
True or False. There are 3 stages of sleep.
False. There are 4 stages of sleep