Spriggs polysomnography
Questions with well verified
answers actual exam!!!
2026
What is sleep debt? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Daytime sleepiness,
poor performance, lack of concentration and multiple health problems
How does human sleep differ from the sleep of animals? - ANSWER -For growth and
repair, learning, memory consolidation, safety and optimal health.
What are the stages of sleep? - ANSWER -Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM
How are the sleep stages distributed during the night ? - ANSWER -N1- 5-10%
N2- 40-50%
N3- 20-25%
REM- 20-25%
How does the normal aging process affect our sleep? - ANSWER -Decreased need for
sleep.
Sleep efficiency is impacted.
Sleep architecture changes.
Increased chance of sleep disorders.
, What is the significance of a decreased sleep latency? - ANSWER -It may indicate
excessive daytime sleepiness. (EDS)
A decreased sleep efficiency? - ANSWER -An increase of total wake time. A disruption
during sleep.
How can pregnancy affect sleep? - ANSWER -Weight gain.
Can start respiratory problems
PLMS
RLS
Going to the bathroom.
What are the classes of sleep disorders? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -They all have different
classifications
What are some important features of sleep hygiene? - ANSWER -Be consistent
Quite, dark, comfortable
No caffeine
No cell phone
Why is OSA important to diagnose and treat quickly and effectively? - ANSWER -To
improve symptoms and minimize risk of further complications
What is narcolepsy? - ANSWER -A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep
attacks. The sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.
Questions with well verified
answers actual exam!!!
2026
What is sleep debt? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Daytime sleepiness,
poor performance, lack of concentration and multiple health problems
How does human sleep differ from the sleep of animals? - ANSWER -For growth and
repair, learning, memory consolidation, safety and optimal health.
What are the stages of sleep? - ANSWER -Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM
How are the sleep stages distributed during the night ? - ANSWER -N1- 5-10%
N2- 40-50%
N3- 20-25%
REM- 20-25%
How does the normal aging process affect our sleep? - ANSWER -Decreased need for
sleep.
Sleep efficiency is impacted.
Sleep architecture changes.
Increased chance of sleep disorders.
, What is the significance of a decreased sleep latency? - ANSWER -It may indicate
excessive daytime sleepiness. (EDS)
A decreased sleep efficiency? - ANSWER -An increase of total wake time. A disruption
during sleep.
How can pregnancy affect sleep? - ANSWER -Weight gain.
Can start respiratory problems
PLMS
RLS
Going to the bathroom.
What are the classes of sleep disorders? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -They all have different
classifications
What are some important features of sleep hygiene? - ANSWER -Be consistent
Quite, dark, comfortable
No caffeine
No cell phone
Why is OSA important to diagnose and treat quickly and effectively? - ANSWER -To
improve symptoms and minimize risk of further complications
What is narcolepsy? - ANSWER -A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep
attacks. The sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.
