Sleep Basics
This is the natural, state of rest where consciousness is altered
What is sleep?
A disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep
What is insomnia?
This class of drugs is most commonly prescribed for short-term insomnia
What are benzodiazepines?
A dark, quiet, and cool environment promotes this
What is sleep?
True or false: Poor sleep can weaken your immune system
True
The stage of sleep most associated with dreaming
What is REM?
A sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts
What is sleep apnea?
Frequent monitoring of this during the night can interrupt sleep
What are vital signs?
Limiting these stimulants late in the day can help improve sleep quality.
What are caffeine and alcohol?
This hormone is suppressed by light exposure at night
What is melatonin?
This cycle includes stages N1, N2, and N3
What is NREM?
Uncontrollable sleep attacks during the day characterize this disorder
What is narcolepsy?
This herbal supplement, commonly used for anxiety and insomnia, may interact with medications
What is valerian root?
This intervention involves patient education on healthy sleep habits
What is sleep hygiene?
This chronic condition characterized by high blood pressure is linked to poor sleep
What is hypertension?
Newborns typically need this many hours of sleep per night
What is 14-17 hours?
Repetitive leg movements during sleep often related to discomfort
What is restless leg syndrome? (periodic limb movement disorder)
This part of the brain controls sleep and wakefulness
What is the hypothalamus?
Nurses should assess this vital sign change due to sleep deprivation
What is elevated blood pressure or heart rate?
This neurotransmitter promotes sleep and is targeted by many sleep medications
What is gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA?
The name for the body’s internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles
What is the circadian rhythm?
A disorder of excessive daytime fatigue without improvement after more sleep
What is hypersomnia?
In clinical settings, sleep deprivation in nurses is linked to this type of error
What are medication errors or clinical errors?
A non-pharmacological method to improve sleep in hospitalized patients
What is establishing a nighttime routine or minimizing nighttime disruptions?
The World Health Organization has classified this work pattern as a probable carcinogen due to circadian disruption
What is night shift? (night shift work?