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feeling mentally, physically, spiritually relaxed; free from anxiety, rejuvenated, ready to resume activities
rest
state of consciousness with no perception of environment, no response to stimuli
sleep
influences pattern of major biological and behavioral functions; cyclical rhythm of 24 hours, day/night cycle
circadian rhythm
some biological/behavioral functions related to circadian rhythm
body temp., HR, BP, hormonal secretions, sensory acuity, mood
stage of sleep: lightest, few minutes in length, easily aroused
stage 1 non-REM
stage of sleep: still light and easily aroused but 10-30 mins.
stage 2 non-REM
stage of sleep: deep sleep, harder to arouse, 15-30 mins.
stage 3 non-REM
stage of sleep: deep sleep, most difficult to arouse, 15-30 mins.
stage 4 non-REM
stage of sleep: intense dreaming occurs as result of heightened brain activity, but paralysis occurs simultaneously in the major voluntary muscle groups; percentage of this sleep is highest during infancy and early childhood
REM
functions of sleep
cognitive and brain cell restoration
REM dreams more vivid and elaborate and some believe functionally important to learning, memory processing and adaptation to stress
dreams
confusion once sun goes down, typically present in alzheimers and dementia patients
sundowner's syndrome
symptom experienced by client when chronic difficulty getting to sleep, freq. awakening from sleep and/or short sleep; occurs more frequently in women
insomnia
lack of airflow through nose and mouth for periods of 10 seconds or longer during sleep, s/s's snoring and awaken with headache, complaints of excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue
sleep apnea
practices client associates with sleep
sleep hygiene
dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep and wake states; excessive daytime sleepiness most common complaint, REM can occur within 15 minutes
narcolepsy
term for not getting enough uninterrupted sleep, experienced as result of dyssomnia, due to illness, pain, etc.
sleep deprivation
category of disruptive sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, etc.
parasomnias
sleep walking
somnambulism
grinding teeth while sleeping
bruxism
bedwetting
nocturnal enuresis
also known as a sleep study, is a multi-parametric test used in the study of sleep and as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine; most accurate test
polysomnography
monitors/records brain waves, delta waves during sleep
EEG (electroencephalogram)
monitors/records muscle time and activity during sleep
EMG (electromyogram)
monitors/records heart, arrhythmias during sleep
ECG (electrocardiogram)
monitors/records eye movement during sleep
EOG (electrooculogram)
this is also checked during PSG to see if O2 concentration drops during sleep
oxygen saturation
class of pharmacological sedatives/hypnotics not really used anymore
barbituates: Nembutal(pentobarbital), Seconal (secobarbital)
class of pharmacological sedatives/hypnotics considered to be relatively safe, cause relaxation, antianxiety and hypnotic effects at safe, nontoxic doses
benzodiazepines: Dalmane (flurazepam), Restoril (temazepam), Halcion (triazolam)
muscle relaxants
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Lioresal (baclofen), Skelaxin (metaxalone)
3 newer drugs popular for sleep aid, not addictive but use caution
Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), Rozerem (ramelteon)
OTC sleep aid used alot for elderly to induce sleep w/ minimal to no side effects
antihistamines
herbal therapies for sleep aid
Kava, Valerian