Question 1

Which of the following occur during REM sleep stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vital signs remain at basal levels. 
B)  Dreams occur. 
C)  Myocardial infarction often occurs. 
D)  Sweating or shivering is common. 
E)  Growth hormone is released.

Question 2

A patient was given the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)2 years ago.The patient complains of increased daytime sleepiness and states his support system has been complaining more and more about snoring.Central sleep apnea is suspected.Treatment depends on whether the patient has hypercapnic or nonhypercapnic central sleep apnea.Which of the following indicates a diagnosis of nonhypercapnic central sleep apnea (CSA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polysomnography with absence of airflow for at least 5 seconds 
B)  Apnea-hypopnea index of 10 
C)  Peripheral edema, polycythemia, and obesity 
D)  Insomnia, awakenings accompanied by choking, and normal body mass index

Question 3

Hypnotic benzodiazepines

Accepted Answer

A)  promote deeper sleep stages. 
B)  can produce prolonged effects in older adults. 
C)  are metabolized more rapidly in the presence of steroids. 
D)  enhance short-term recall.

Exam 5: Sleep Alterations

Which of the following occur during REM sleep stages?

Hypnotic benzodiazepines