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What is sleep debt?
amount of sleep a person has lost over a period of time compared with
what they should receive
How can increased sleep debt impact our daily lives?
Daytime sleepiness, poor performance, lack of concentration and
multiple health problems
How does human sleep differ from the sleep of animals?
For growth and repair, learning, memory consolidation, safety and
optimal health.
What are the stages of sleep?
Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM
How are the sleep stages distributed during the night ?
N1- 5-10%
N2- 40-50%
N3- 20-25%
REM- 20-25%
How does the normal aging process affect our sleep?
Decreased need for sleep.
Sleep efficiency is impacted.
Sleep architecture changes.
Increased chance of sleep disorders.
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What is the significance of a decreased sleep latency?
It may indicate excessive daytime sleepiness. (EDS)
A decreased sleep efficiency?
An increase of total wake time. A disruption during sleep.
How can pregnancy affect sleep?
Weight gain.
Can start respiratory problems
PLMS
RLS
Going to the bathroom.
What are the classes of sleep disorders?
1. Insomnia
2. Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
3. Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
4. Circadian Rhythms sleep-wake Disorders
5. Parasomnias
6. Sleep-related Movement Disorders
What are sleep disorders grouped the way they are?
They all have different classifications
What are some important features of sleep hygiene?
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Be consistent
Quite, dark, comfortable
No caffeine
No cell phone
Why is OSA important to diagnose and treat quickly and effectively?
To improve symptoms and minimize risk of further complications
What is narcolepsy?
A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The
sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.
What social impact might narcolepsy have on an individual?
Suffer from depression
Cannot carry out normal activities
How do delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and advanced sleep-wake
phase disorder differ from each other?
Delayed- takes a while to go to sleep
Advanced- quickly falls asleep
What is a night terror?
sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that are accompanied by
extreme fear, panic, and strong physiological arousal
In what ways can a night terror be dangerous?
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What is sleep debt?
amount of sleep a person has lost over a period of time compared with
what they should receive
How can increased sleep debt impact our daily lives?
Daytime sleepiness, poor performance, lack of concentration and
multiple health problems
How does human sleep differ from the sleep of animals?
For growth and repair, learning, memory consolidation, safety and
optimal health.
What are the stages of sleep?
Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM
How are the sleep stages distributed during the night ?
N1- 5-10%
N2- 40-50%
N3- 20-25%
REM- 20-25%
How does the normal aging process affect our sleep?
Decreased need for sleep.
Sleep efficiency is impacted.
Sleep architecture changes.
Increased chance of sleep disorders.
,SPRIGGS POLYSOMNOGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2026/2027 ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
What is the significance of a decreased sleep latency?
It may indicate excessive daytime sleepiness. (EDS)
A decreased sleep efficiency?
An increase of total wake time. A disruption during sleep.
How can pregnancy affect sleep?
Weight gain.
Can start respiratory problems
PLMS
RLS
Going to the bathroom.
What are the classes of sleep disorders?
1. Insomnia
2. Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
3. Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
4. Circadian Rhythms sleep-wake Disorders
5. Parasomnias
6. Sleep-related Movement Disorders
What are sleep disorders grouped the way they are?
They all have different classifications
What are some important features of sleep hygiene?
, SPRIGGS POLYSOMNOGRAPHY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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SUCCESS
Be consistent
Quite, dark, comfortable
No caffeine
No cell phone
Why is OSA important to diagnose and treat quickly and effectively?
To improve symptoms and minimize risk of further complications
What is narcolepsy?
A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The
sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.
What social impact might narcolepsy have on an individual?
Suffer from depression
Cannot carry out normal activities
How do delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and advanced sleep-wake
phase disorder differ from each other?
Delayed- takes a while to go to sleep
Advanced- quickly falls asleep
What is a night terror?
sudden awakenings from non-REM sleep that are accompanied by
extreme fear, panic, and strong physiological arousal
In what ways can a night terror be dangerous?
