Sleep Terms
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Sleep Disorders
100
Fatigue that people feel after changing time zones when they travel
Jet Lag
100
True or False: During sleep, your brain rests.
False
100
List 2 relaxation tips that can help with sleep.
Deep Breathing
Meditation
Yoga
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Visualization
100
a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.
Insomnia
200
A feeling or a lack of mental or physical energy
Fatigue
200
True or False: Naps should be taken in the early afternoon and be no longer than 30 minutes.
True
200
These are three things to avoid before bed.
caffeine, electronics, and alcohol
200
a sleep disorder that makes people feel very tired during the day even when getting enough sleep
Narcolepsy
300
The body’s approximately 24-hour "clock" that helps keep track of your body's physical needs.
Circadian rhythm
300
True or False: Not getting enough sleep can impact your immune system
True
300
List 2 things that make a good sleep environment.
Quiet
Peace
Dark
Cold
300
A condition that causes a very strong urge to move the legs
Restless Leg Syndrome
400
A chemical produced by the body that helps to regulate circadian rhythm and sleep
Melatonin
400
True or False: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
False. The need for sleep remains constant from teens to adulthood.
400
What kind of light do Tv's, phones, and computers emit that decreases sleep when absorbed at night.
Blue light
400
A sleep disorder where breathing is interrupted repeatedly during sleep
Sleep Apnea
500
True or False: It is okay to do work, eat, and pay your bills in bed
False: your bedroom activities should be limited to sleeping for better association
500
How many sleep cycles are there?
4
500
What is the ideal room temp. for sleep?
mid to upper 60s
500
A condition that causes temporary muscle weakness and hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up
Sleep paralysis