KIN Sleep
It is recommended that you get out of bed after ______ minutes if you do not fall asleep.
30
Once ingested, caffeine peaks in the bloodstream in ______ minutes.
30 to 60
Noise begins to affect sleep at about ______ decibels.
35
How many hours does it take for half of caffeine intake to clear the blood system of a young adult?
4 to 6 hours
Approximately what percentage of Americans suffer from sleep apnea?
40%
The loss of sleep at the start of daylight savings time is associated with a ______ in heart attack risk.
5% increase
An ambient air temperature of ______ degrees Fahrenheit is best for healthful sleep.
62 to 65
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep starts about ______ minutes after you fall asleep.
70 to 90
Most adults need about ______ hours of sleep on weekdays.
8 to 9
The best-selling prescription sleep medication in the United States is
Ambien.
The most important aspect of a sleep schedule in terms of limiting sleep debt is
going to bed at the same time each night.
During the deepest stages of sleep, ______ hormone stimulates the body to repair tissues and helps to ward off cancer.
growth
Which of the following is a symptom of sleep apnea?
having periods of non-breathing during sleep
Inadequate sleep affects the immune system by
increasing the production of cells that cause inflammation. reducing the ability of mucous or skin to block germs.
Over time, chronic ______ caused by lack of sleep can cause damage to organs.
inflammation
Difficulty in falling or staying asleep is known as ______.
insomnia
What are some of the behaviors that are part of night eating syndrome?
late-night binge eating difficulty falling asleep repeated awakening
Adults who sleep _______ are at higher risk for obesity.
less than 7 hours
The most important environmental cue affecting sleep is
light.
A nap that is ______ is likely to leave you feeling groggy.
longer than 45 minutes
Doses of ______ as low as 0.1 milligram can be effective in trying to aid sleep.
melatonin
Which of the following hormones produces feelings of relaxation and sleepiness?
melatonin
What are some of the behaviors that can mitigate moderate sleep apnea?
not smoking losing weight avoiding allergens
Symptoms such as depression, irritability, and sexual dysfunction are common among individuals who suffer from ______ sleep apnea.
obstructive
Humans spend approximately ______ of their lives asleep.
one-third
One of the hallmarks of obstructive sleep apnea is
periods of loud snoring.
In your brain the SCN signals the ______ gland to release ______ to help you get to sleep.
pineal; melatonin
What are some of the effects that alcohol has on sleep?
poor quality of sleep late-night restlessness
To maximize the benefit of sleep apps, users should
share the data with a health provider.
Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure risks are higher in individuals who
sleep less than six hours per night.
A period of unconscious or partially conscious rest and recovery from the demands of wakefulness is commonly referred to as
sleep.
There are no known health problems that result from
sleeping 10 hours a night.
Breast cancer, prostate cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other health problems have been associated with
sleeping fewer than seven hours per night.
Lack of sleep has been linked to obesity because sleep-deprived individuals experience which of the following?
slower metabolism imbalances between the hormones that increase and suppress appetite more food cravings
Which sleep-related problem is more likely to occur for smokers?
snoring
Transitional, light sleep is characteristic of ______ non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.
stage 1
Circadian rhythms are maintained primarily by the
suprachiasmic nuclei.
Which of the following are healthy bedtime rituals that can improve sleep?
taking a bath listening to soothing music
In general, which age group has the most high-quality sleep (NREM stages 3 and 4)?
the young
At 6 or 7 hours sleep per night, the average college student gets about ______ sleep than is recommended for good health.
two hours less
Which of the following has been shown to block the production of melatonin and make it difficult to fall asleep?
viewing blue light from electronic devices
Aromatherapy uses ______ to induce sleepiness.
essential oils
What factors contribute to sleepwalking episodes?
fatigue stress illness
Sleepwalking episodes occur during the ______ third of the night's sleep.
first
Which of the following symptoms are clinical symptoms of insomnia?
five or more awakenings per night experiencing less than 15 minutes of deep, slow-wave sleep sleeping less than 6.5 hours due to awakenings
The average person will experience ______ sleep cycles per night.
four or five
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine offers relief from sleep apnea by
gently blowing air into the patient's nose.
If you are awakened from non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stage ______, you may deny that you were asleep
1
About ______% of the population suffers from night eating syndrome.
1.5
True or false: Artificial light has no effect on sleep/wake cycles.
False
True or false: The brain is largely inactive during sleep.
False
What occurs in the brain of someone who is sleep deprived?
Free radicals build up.
Which of the following are reasons smoking disrupts sleep?
It causes congestion in the nose. It causes swelling of the mucous membranes lining the throat.
After the second sleep cycle, a person will spend most of their time in which stages of sleep?
NREM stage 2 REM
The average person will experience ______ sleep cycles per night.
NREM stage 2 REM
Dreaming usually begins during
REM sleep.
What are some characteristics of safe and effective sleep medications?
They can be taken at various doses. They are not addictive. They have no serious side effects.
Which of the following are characteristic of longer-acting benzodiazepine drugs, such as Restoril and Doral?
They decrease memory. They suppress deep sleep. They are addictive.
Which of the following are techniques for reducing the effects of a noisy environment on sleep?
Wear earplugs. Generate white noise.
Which of the following would be best for producing alertness and increasing productivity?
a 15-minute nap at 3 p.m.
The suprachiasmic nuclei (SCN) are
active in the daytime and mostly inactive at night.
Under the ______ effect, the body attempts to make up for lost REM sleep.
alcohol rebound
A person who has trouble sleeping should set the thermostat
at the low end of their personal comfort level.
Sleep apps can benefit users in which of the following ways?
by waking them at the ideal time by evaluating the quality of their sleep
Which of the following should be avoided close to bedtime because they can affect melatonin production needed to fall asleep easily?
computers smart phones television
Which of the following contribute to declining sleep quality among older adults?
declining hormone production irregular body temperature
Which of the following health conditions have been associated with sleep deprivation?
diabetes high blood pressure obesity
