RPSGT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RPSGT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


b. Histogram
A graphical representation of a person’s sleep architecture is called a ____________.

a. NREM/REM cycle

b. Histogram

c. Display

d. Graph



a. Increases
As we age, the amount of sleep arousals ________.

a. Increases

b. Decreases

c. Has no change either way



d. all of the above
Which of the following can be used to monitor circadian rhythms?

a. Activity monitoring

b. hormone secretion levels

c. core body temperature

d. all of the above



b. I, II & III
Which of the following would be nonphotic stimuli?

I. sugar

,II. melatonin

III. physical activity

IV. bright lights

a. I, II, III, IV

b. I, II & III

c. II & III

d. II & IV



a. About a 24 hour cycle
In the absence of light/dark stimulus, the Circadian Rhythm functions on:

a. About a 24 hour cycle

b. 90 minute cycle



d. REM
Restful restorative sleep for the mind occurs during __________.

a. N1

b. N2

c. N3

d. REM



c. Sleep latency
The amount of time it takes a person to fall asleep is called __________.

a. Sleep Architecture

b. Total sleep time (TST)

c. Sleep latency

, d. WASO



b. 90 minutes
The Circadian Rhythm oscillates every ________

a. 24 Hour

b. 90 minutes



a. Dopamine
This chemical is responsible for brain arousal.

a. Dopamine

b. Adrenaline

c. Alcohol

d. Diazepam



c. Sleep Architecture
This refers to our pattern of sleep.

a. REM

b. WASO

c. Sleep Architecture

d. Circadian rhythm



a. Sleep hygiene
Used to describe a person’s sleep habits.

a. Sleep hygiene

b. Circadian rhythm