Question 1

Which of the following statements about human sleep cycles is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  After each successive cycle, time spent in REM sleep decreases by half.
B)  Typically, an individual experiences four to five sleep cycles each night.
C)  The sleep cycle pattern is consistent for an individual across the lifespan.
D)  The time spent in stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep increases in the later sleep cycles.

Question 2

Condition in which the upper airway is partially or completely blocked during sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  Insomnia
B)  Sleep deprivation
C)  Central sleep apnea
D)  Obstructive sleep apnea
E)  Nocturnal eating disorderF) Night eating syndromeG) Sleepwalking disorder

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding sleep apnea is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In central sleep apnea, the brain does not correctly regulate the diaphragm and other breathing mechanisms.
B)  Death may occur during sleep as a result of sleep apnea.
C)  Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and accidents.
D)  Sleep apnea is characterized by continuous snoring.
E)  Obesity increases the risk for sleep apnea.

Question 4

A well-rested person will fall asleep as soon as his or her head hits the pillow at night, and a sleep deprived person will need 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Abruptly stopping the use of over-the-counter sleep products that contain antihistamines may cause ________ insomnia, which is worse than the insomnia experienced before the medication was taken.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abruptly stopping the use of over-the-counter sleep...

Question 6

In ________ eating disorder, a person rises from bed during the night and eats and drinks while asleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________ eating disorder, a person rises...

Question 7

A condition characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep or by seriously disturbed sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  Insomnia
B)  Sleep deprivation
C)  Central sleep apnea
D)  Obstructive sleep apnea
E)  Nocturnal eating disorderF) Night eating syndromeG) Sleepwalking disorder

Question 8

Sleep ________ is a condition characterized by nonbreathing periods during sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sleep ________ is a condition characterized by...

Question 9

Which of the following statements about prescription sleep medication is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Sleep Foundation considers imidazopyridines the best prescriptive sleeping aid.
B)  Sleep experts agree that today's sleep medications at higher doses are not addictive.
C)  Most sleep medications prescribed today are barbiturates.
D)  Imidazopyridines are safe to use over a long period without physician consultation.

Question 10

Stage _____ of NREM sleep represents the beginning of actual sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4

Question 11

Sleep of shorter duration than the average basal need of 7 to 8 hours is called sleep ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sleep of shorter duration than the average...

Question 12

Most of an individual's deep sleep takes place in the first third of the night.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Over the course of a night, an individual spends more time in REM sleep than in NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is most likely to suffer from sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lanny-alcoholic, five pounds overweight, snores, age 35
B)  Julie-avoids alcohol and smoke, 50 pounds overweight, age 42
C)  Don-smoker, 40 pounds overweight, sleeps on back, age 50
D)  Jean-alcoholic, 40 pounds overweight, sleeps on back, age 35
E)  Thad-thyroid disease, physically fit, age 28

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine on sleep is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single cup of coffee may double the amount of time it takes an average adult to fall asleep.
B)  Alcohol has been shown to reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep.
C)  People who smoke one pack of cigarettes a day have been shown to sleep more deeply than nonsmokers.
D)  Poorer sleep and restlessness occur later in the night as a result of alcohol.

Question 16

People with ________ disorder will rise out of an apparent deep sleep and act as if they were awake.

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The answer of People with ________ disorder will rise out...

Question 17

Rare condition in which the brain fails to regulate the diaphragm and other breathing mechanisms correctly

Accepted Answer

A)  Insomnia
B)  Sleep deprivation
C)  Central sleep apnea
D)  Obstructive sleep apnea
E)  Nocturnal eating disorderF) Night eating syndromeG) Sleepwalking disorder

Question 18

Obstructive sleep apnea is more rare than central sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vigorous exercise just before sleep raises an individual's core body temperature and induces drowsiness and deeper sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Common sleep ________ include insomnia, sleep apnea, and sleep walking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Common sleep ________ include insomnia, sleep apnea,...

Exam 4: Sleep

Stage _____ of NREM sleep represents the beginning of actual sleep.

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Over the course of a night, an individual spends more time in REM sleep than in NREM sleep.

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Abruptly stopping the use of over-the-counter sleep products that contain antihistamines may cause ________ insomnia, which is worse than the insomnia experienced before the medication was taken.

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Vigorous exercise just before sleep raises an individual's core body temperature and induces drowsiness and deeper sleep.

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Sleep ________ is a condition characterized by nonbreathing periods during sleep.

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to suffer from sleep apnea?

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Sleep of shorter duration than the average basal need of 7 to 8 hours is called sleep ________.

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Obstructive sleep apnea is more rare than central sleep apnea.

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Which of the following statements about the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine on sleep is FALSE?

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Condition in which the upper airway is partially or completely blocked during sleep

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Which of the following statements about human sleep cycles is true?

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A well-rested person will fall asleep as soon as his or her head hits the pillow at night, and a sleep deprived person will need 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep.

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A condition characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep or by seriously disturbed sleep

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Which of the following statements regarding sleep apnea is FALSE?

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People with ________ disorder will rise out of an apparent deep sleep and act as if they were awake.

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Most of an individual's deep sleep takes place in the first third of the night.

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Rare condition in which the brain fails to regulate the diaphragm and other breathing mechanisms correctly

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In ________ eating disorder, a person rises from bed during the night and eats and drinks while asleep.

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Common sleep ________ include insomnia, sleep apnea, and sleep walking.

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Which of the following statements about prescription sleep medication is true?

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