Asked by Cierra Guillory on Sep 30, 2024
Kelli wakes up abruptly early in the night with intense autonomic arousal and feelings of panic.Once she calms down,she falls back to sleep easily.What has Kelli experienced
A) a nightmare
B) a night terror
C) a psychotic dream
D) somnambulism
Night Terror
A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, typically occurring in the first few hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep.
Autonomic Arousal
The automatic activation of the autonomic nervous system, influencing physiological responses such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, often in reaction to stress or excitement.
Panic
An intense, sudden onset of fear or distress, often marked by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- Detect and appreciate the diversity of sleep disturbances and their signs.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and appreciate the diversity of sleep disturbances and their signs.