Chapter 4: State of Consciousness
What occurs during stage 1 sleep?
Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.
________ is one of a group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role.
parasomnia
Which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?
kicking and punching while asleep
After Omar falls asleep he feels a sense of panic, screams, and attempts to escape from his room. Which parasomnia does Omar have?
night terrors
Morphine is considered a(n) ________ drug because it decreases pain.
opioid
Which state is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory awareness that is distinct from periods of rest while awake?
sleep
Regular feelings of hunger are an example of a(n) ________ rhythm
biological
In what stage of sleep do sleep spindles appear?
2
How many of the five stages of sleep are considered NREM sleep?
4
Hamid is a 9-1-1 operator. When the blizzard began, he was told he would have to stay and work three extra shifts to cover for coworkers who were not able to drive to work through the storm. After 32 hours of exhausting work, he makes it home and discovers he is unable to fall asleep no matter how hard he tries. Hamid may be experiencing ________.
sleep rebound