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Rest and Sleep

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bruxism teeth grinding during sleep
circardiam rhythm a biologic rhythm completing a cycle every 24 hours
REM rapid eye movement
NREM non rapid eye movement
sleep critical cycle of the brain activity important for learning, memory and behavior adaptation
nocturnal myoclonus in NREM I. repeated, brief jerks of the arms and legs that occur 20 to 60 seconds during the beginning of sleep
dreaming occurs during REM sleep
sleep cycle Awake - NREM I, NREM II, NREM III, NREM IV, NREM III, NREM II, REM back to NREM II….
most vital stage in the sleep cycle NREM II, III and IV.
REM cycle vital signs are same as awake.
primary sleep disorder are thought to be related to abnormal functioning of the sleep-wake or timing mechanisms of the body.
two subdivisions of the primary sleep disorder dyssomias and parasomnias
secondary sleep disorders related to another mental condition or substance induced sleep disorders
parasomnia sleep disorder characterized by abnormal behavior or physical events during sleep. Caused by inappropriate activation of certain brain centers that govern physical and emotional functions.
types of parasomnia nightmare disorder, sleep terror disorder, sleepwalking disorder
nightmare disorder repeated frightening dreams that lead to abrupt awakenings. Fight or flight response evident. Most common. Individual is fully alert on awakening and significantly distressed from the experience. Nightmare is often remembered in detail after awakening.
sleep terror disorder repeated nightmares ad repeated awakenings accompanied by panicky cry or scream and intense fear. Occurs during NREM stages 3 and 4. physical symptom of stress present. Person cannot be comforted or awakened without difficulty. Individual does not awaken
sleepwalking disorder characterized by episodes of complex motor movement during sleep. Also called SOMNAMBOLISM.
dyssomnias are characterized "by abnormalities in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep.
types of dyssomnias insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy
insomnia difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep at night
transient insomnia may be caused by stress, excitement or a change in sleeping arrangements such as occurs during traveling.
chronic insomnia may result of an underlying medical, behavioral, or psychiatric problem. May require treatment from health care provider specializing in sleep disorders
sleep apnea condition in which the person whill stop breathing for brief periods during sleep.
three types of sleep apnea obstructive, central and mixed sleep apnea
obstructive apnea most common and severe; airway is blocked at the back of the throat; snoring common. Treatment is CPAP.
central apnea occurs due to a failure of the brain to communicate with the respiratory muscle. Diaphragm and chest stops working; person awakens to resume breathing.
mixed complex sleep apnea combination of obstructive apnea and central apnea
snoring may be caused by poor muscle tone, excessive tissue or deformities such as deviated septum.
narcolepsy sudden nset of brief episodes of sleep during hours of wakefulness. May occur at any time and last from a few seconds to 30 mins. No known cure.
types of secondary sleep disorders mental and medical condition, substance induced sleep disorder and NSRED
NSRED nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder. Is binge eating during sleep. The individual quickly consumes a bizarre selection of high calorie foods and non food items such as cleaning products, animal foor or cigarettes.
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