Week 4 Gero: Sleep disorders &
management of geriatric syndromes Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the most common complaint of elderly people regarding sleep - answer✔Difficulty
initiating or maintaining sleep
What leads to a decreased QOL - answer✔difficulty concentrating
T/F: Losing sleep is a normal part of aging - answer✔FALSE this is a sign of illness in older
adults
_________ is a natural periodic state of rest necessary for human health and function -
answer✔SLEEP
T/F Sleep is an inactive process - answer✔False; sleep is an active process- no organs shut
down
Explain the 5 stages of the sleep cycle - answer✔1 & 2: Body relaxes and there is a feeling of
drowsiness- the lightest phases of sleep and easy to awake
3: difficult to awake from sleeo
4: Nearly impossible to wake up someone; physiological changes in temp, HR, and decreased BP
5. REM sleep occurs
What is REM sleep - answer✔rapid eye movement; Increased brain activity, increased RR,
periodical sleep- brain is more active but the body is more relaxed
T/F elderly spend more time in the REM stage of sleep - answer✔FALSE; spend time in the
lighter stages of sleep
What are three affects of sleep deprivation - answer✔daytime fatigue
irritability
impaired learning ability
What 4 medical conditions can affect sleep - answer✔dementia
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
