NUR 2206 Final Exam B
1. gamma-aminobutyric acid
Answer
neurotransmitter that works with serotonin to maintain sleep
2. non-rapid eye movement
Answer
The stage of sleep during which the eyes move very little and the body gradually reaches its
state of deepest relaxation.
3. parasympathetic
Answer
"rest and digest" nervous system
4. stage 2
Answer
stage of sleep where 50% of NREM sleep is spent
5. REM
Answer
type of sleep where sympathetic nervous system dominates (fight or flight). Pt is most difficult to
arouse.
6. REM
Answer
type of sleep associated with changes in cerebral blood flow (increased cortical activity,
increased O2 consumption, release of epinephrine)
7. REM sleep
Answer
irregular movements vivd dreaming
,increase in gastric secretions increased T, HR,RR,BP, metabolic rate
involved in mental and emotional balance
8. 4-5
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how many times does the sleep cycle repeatly nightly on average
9. 90-100
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approx how long does each sleep cylce last
10. III and IV
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stages of NREM sleep indicated by deep, restful sleep, difficult to arouse pt
11. Dyssomnias
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sleep disorders
12. initial, maintenance, terminal
Answer
3 types of insomnia
13. hypersomnia
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excessive sleep, especially during the day. disorietned irritated, restless, slow speech, slow
thinking
naps do not relieve symptoms
14. Narcolepsy
Answer
uncontrollable desire to sleep "sleep attacks"
15. hypnagogia
, Answer
transition from wakefulness to sleep
16. obstructive sleep apnea
Answer
disorder characterized by the absence or diminshed breathing during sleep (USUALLY
CAYSED BY OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY COL- LAPSE)
17. parasomnias
Answer
category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions,
perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep
18. bruxism
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grinding teeth
19. sleep history
Answer
collecting a --------------------------------------- consists of patter/quality, usual time to get up and
go to bed, usual # nightime awakening, energy level, bedtime rituals/medications, sleep
environment, daily exercise, naps, sleep aids
20. sleep diary
Answer
running log kept detailing sleep bahviors over 2 weeks to look for patterns
21. snoring
Answer
obesity, enlarged neck, and deviated nasal septum are some examples of physical causes of
22. myoclonus
1. gamma-aminobutyric acid
Answer
neurotransmitter that works with serotonin to maintain sleep
2. non-rapid eye movement
Answer
The stage of sleep during which the eyes move very little and the body gradually reaches its
state of deepest relaxation.
3. parasympathetic
Answer
"rest and digest" nervous system
4. stage 2
Answer
stage of sleep where 50% of NREM sleep is spent
5. REM
Answer
type of sleep where sympathetic nervous system dominates (fight or flight). Pt is most difficult to
arouse.
6. REM
Answer
type of sleep associated with changes in cerebral blood flow (increased cortical activity,
increased O2 consumption, release of epinephrine)
7. REM sleep
Answer
irregular movements vivd dreaming
,increase in gastric secretions increased T, HR,RR,BP, metabolic rate
involved in mental and emotional balance
8. 4-5
Answer
how many times does the sleep cycle repeatly nightly on average
9. 90-100
Answer
approx how long does each sleep cylce last
10. III and IV
Answer
stages of NREM sleep indicated by deep, restful sleep, difficult to arouse pt
11. Dyssomnias
Answer
sleep disorders
12. initial, maintenance, terminal
Answer
3 types of insomnia
13. hypersomnia
Answer
excessive sleep, especially during the day. disorietned irritated, restless, slow speech, slow
thinking
naps do not relieve symptoms
14. Narcolepsy
Answer
uncontrollable desire to sleep "sleep attacks"
15. hypnagogia
, Answer
transition from wakefulness to sleep
16. obstructive sleep apnea
Answer
disorder characterized by the absence or diminshed breathing during sleep (USUALLY
CAYSED BY OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY COL- LAPSE)
17. parasomnias
Answer
category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions,
perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep
18. bruxism
Answer
grinding teeth
19. sleep history
Answer
collecting a --------------------------------------- consists of patter/quality, usual time to get up and
go to bed, usual # nightime awakening, energy level, bedtime rituals/medications, sleep
environment, daily exercise, naps, sleep aids
20. sleep diary
Answer
running log kept detailing sleep bahviors over 2 weeks to look for patterns
21. snoring
Answer
obesity, enlarged neck, and deviated nasal septum are some examples of physical causes of
22. myoclonus
