Dormia Sleep Quiz

Part I. Dormia Sleep Quiz
Answer True or False to each question to see how much you know about sleep!

The average person requires at least 8 hours of sleep per night.
True False
Sleep requirements decrease as you get older.
True False
Tired motorists can drive worse than drivers who are legally drunk.
True False
People become accustomed to sleeping fewer hours than they need, and can function normally.
True False
The human body can adjust to night or swing shift work.
True False
Snoring is not a problem, as long as it does not keep others awake.
True False
Teenagers and young adults need more sleep than other people.
True False
Sleep deprivation can cause health problems like heart disease, breast cancer, and diabetes.
True False
Sleep problems can cause depression and anxiety problems.
True False
Even if you are not tired, a boring situation like a meeting or long movie can make you fall asleep.
True False

Part II. How well do YOU sleep?

You often wake up feeling tired or sore.
True False
You need an alarm clock and coffee to wake up in the morning.
True False
You often oversleep or repeatedly hit the "snooze" button on your alarm.
True False
You toss and turn during the night, kick, flail around, or disrupt others' sleep.
True False
You snore or grind your teeth while sleeping.
True False
You sometimes wake up coughing or gasping for breath.
True False
You have insomnia or put off going to sleep at night.
True False
You wake up in the middle of the night or early in the morning, and can not fall back to sleep.
True False
You wake up feeling angry, cranky, or irritable.
True False
You have nightmares.
True False

Quiz inspired by the sleep quiz and facts written by the Publications Committee for inclusion in the Sleep & Health wellness brochure on the National Sleep Foundation Website: http://www.sleepfoundation.org