To Sleep or not to sleep? That is the question!
Hospital Stay
Random Facts
Relax, Go To It!
The Fast and the Furious
100

RING RING, this device can keep you up at night!

What is a cell phone?

100

Something that you can ask for while in the hospital to allow for less interruptions overnight as medically cleared.

What is Cluster Care?

100

# of hours of sleep required for a healthy lifestyle.

What is 7.5 to 9 hours?

100

This "exercise" is mild and focuses on stretching, which can help get someone ready for a good nights sleep.

What is Yoga?

100
Beverages containing this stimulant, should be avoided prior to bedtime.
What is caffeine?
200
If you cannot fall asleep within this allotted time frame, you should get out of bed and focus your energies on another task.
What is 20 minutes?
200

These environmental tips can increase the likelihood of falling asleep

What is keeping the room cool, dark, and quiet?

200

Poor-quality of sleep affects...

What is
-motivation
-mental health
-cognitive function
-safety awareness
-participation?

200
Inhaling and Exhaling, while focusing on the movement of one's chest and diaphragm, describes this technique.
What is Deep Breathing Exercises?
200
Too much of this "sweet" thing might keep you up at night.
What is Sugar?
300
This aspect of computers and television hinders the release of the natural sleep hormone of the body.
What is bright light?
300

Type of music recommended for going to sleep.

What is calming music (white noise)?

300

Optimal phase for your body to be in during the Sleep Cycle to achieve quality sleep.

What is the REM?

300

Zen and Instrumental could be words to describe this type of music that may help one to fall asleep.

What is Relaxing Music?

300

What type of meals should you avoid 1 hour before you are falling asleep?

What is heavy and greasy meals?

400
These brief periods of rest during the day may interrupt one's sleep-wake cycle at night.
What are naps?
400

Things you can wear to help you fall asleep, particularly in the hospital setting.

what are ear plugs, eye mask, cozy blanket, and warm pajamas?

400

10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule

10 hours before bed = no more caffeine
3 hours before bed = no more food or drink
2 hours before bed = no more work
1 hour before bed = no more screen time
0 = number of times you hit the snooze button

400

If you are doing the deep breathing technique properly, your hand placed on this part of the body should remain still.

What is the chest?

400
This type of tea, thought to be "relaxing" may actually keep you up at night.
What is Green Tea?
500
This is the number of hours of sleep the average adult requires to function optimally.
What is 7.5 to 9 hours?
500

Things you can do throughout the day to help you fall asleep.

What is exercise, avoid taking naps, wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday, and avoid caffeine.

500

The practices and habits that promote quality sleep.

What is Sleep Hygiene?

500

Sitting down and reading one of these may also constitute a relaxation technique.

What is a book?

500
This is one of 2 emotions that may hinder your ability to fall asleep.
What is Anxiety or Stress?