Which of the Following Is TRUE with Regard to Sleep

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to sleep patterns and problems in early childhood?

• A)Experts recommend that young children get six to eight hours of a sleep each night.
• B)Daytime naps are an undesirable practice for young children.
• C)Sleep problems are associated with deficits in attention that sometimes persist into early adolescence.
• D)Children's sleep problems are not associated with any long-term negative developmental outcomes.

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Definitions:

Apnea

Apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can be a sign of a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.

Inspiratory Center

A region in the brainstem involved in the regulation of inspiration, or the intake of air into the lungs.

Chloride Shift

The movement of chloride ions into red blood cells as hydrogen ions move out to maintain electrochemical equilibrium, especially important in carbon dioxide transport in the blood.

Bicarbonate Ions

An alkaline ion that acts as a pH buffer in blood and other bodily fluids.