NUR 2206 Rest and Sleep

NUR 2206 Rest and Sleep
1. Rest
Answer
Decreased state of activity, being refreshed
2. Sleep
Answer
A condition of body and mind such asthat which typically recursforseveral hours every night, in
which the nervoussystem isrelatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and
consciousness practically suspended.
3. Sleep is characterized by...
Answer
- Minimum physical activity
- Decreased responsiveness
- Behavioral state of rest for the mind and body
- Cyclic
4. Purpose of Sleep
Answer
- Restores physical well being
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Restores ability to cope and concentrate on ADL's
5. Circadian Rhythms
Answer
- Biological clocks regulate function
- Circadian rhythms complete a full cycle every 24 hours
- Circa = "approximately"
- Diem = "day"
- Affect fluctuations in VS, metabolism, mood, performance etc.
- Sleep is a complex circadian rhythm