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Oh, But to Sleep!

The body needs a full eight (8) hours of rest each day. Depriving the body of sleep can lead to other social and personal disruptions during the waking hours, and can place the person in dangerous situations around the highway and heavy machinery. See what you know about sleep and sleep disorders. For more information on sleep/wake disorders, contact the Lourdes Sleep Disorders Center at (337)289-5605, and click on the Lourdes website option, "Health Information" for "Illnesses & Conditions".

1.When people sleepwalk. . .
a.they are dreaming.
b.they are not dreaming.
c.it is dangerous to awaken them.
d.they always visit the refrigerator.
2.If a person is sleepwalking. . .
a.they cannot be awakened.
b.It is dangerous to awaken them.
c.they may be difficult to arouse and be very confused.
d.you should sing a lullaby to them.
3.How many stages of sleep are there?
a.Three
b.Four
c.Five
d.Six
4.A "night cap" (alcoholic drink) before sleeping. . .
a.will disrupt normal sleep.
b.is a depressant.
c.will make you drowsy but will wear off, making it difficult to fall back to sleep.
d.All of the above
5.Snoring. . .
a.is nothing with which to be concerned.
b.always annoys house pets.
c.may be a sign of Sleep Apnea.
d.is a sign of healthy lungs.
6.Sleep Apnea is. . .
a.is a recurring nightmare.
b.is caused by a narrowing at one or more points in the airway.
c.is a device that helps you sleep better.
d.is a chain of budget motels across America.
7.A "sleep start" is. . .
a.a normal phenomenon when you feel like you are falling and your body suddenly jumps.
b.an educational video on how to have a restful sleep.
c.a new Olympic sports event.
d.a call for "lights out" in a college dormitory.
8.Sleep Apnea can be treated. . .
a.by surgery, or by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
b.by sleeping with your legs elevated.
c.with herbal medication.
d.by staying up late until you feel sleepy.
9.Sleep/wake disorders include. . .
a.Insomnia and Parasomnias.
b.Nocturnal Seizures and Restless Leg Syndrome.
c.Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy.
d.All of the above
10.How many times in one typical night do we dream?
a.Once
b.Twice
c.Five times
d.Twelve times







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