While Suddenly and Unexpectedly Falling Asleep During Normal Waking Hours

question 80

Multiple Choice

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash. The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination were real. Sarah's most likely diagnosis is .

• A) sleep apnea
• B) hypersomnia
• C) schizophrenia
• D) narcolepsy

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Definitions:

Asthma Attacks

Episodes of intensified asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background, ancestry, language, or social history.

Socioeconomic Status

An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure, determined by factors like income, education, and occupation.