13 Questions
Which of the following does a polysomnogram measure during sleep?
Brain wave activity, muscle movement, and eye movements
Which type of sleep disorder includes abnormalities in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep?
Dyssomnias
What is the most common symptom associated with insomnia?
Increased physical and mental alertness at nighttime
Which age group is insomnia relatively rare in?
Children and adolescents
What is the primary cause of primary sleep disorders?
Genetic factors
Which test is used for diagnosing sleep disorders based on electrophysical responses during sleep?
Polysomnogram
Which sleep disorder is characterized by prolonged sleep episodes or daytime sleeping that occurs daily for at least 1 month?
Primary Hypersomnia
Which sleep disorder is most often seen in persons who do shift work or must travel frequently?
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Which sleep disorder is characterized by abnormal behavioral or physical events during sleep, such as nightmares and sleepwalking?
Parasomnia
What sleep disorder is characterized by individuals falling asleep for about 10 to 20 minutes in any situation, whether it is appropriate to sleep or not?
Narcolepsy
Which sleep disorder is characterized by sleep disruptions caused by abnormal ventilation during sleep, with periods of loud snoring followed by periods of apnea?
Secondary Sleeping Disorders
What is the most common form of breathing-related sleep disorder that causes periods of apnea and loud snoring during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
What is a persistent pattern of sleep disruption that results from a mismatch between personal body rhythms and the demands of the environment called?
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Learn about various sleep disorders and their impact on different age groups. Understand the diagnostic process and tests used to identify sleep disorders, including the monitoring of electrophysical responses during sleep.
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