CHC CHC Sleep Health & Recovery

Question 1

How many hours of sleep per night does the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend for adults?

Accepted Answer

7–9 hours

Answer

Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and cognitive function.

Question 2

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Melatonin, produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness, signals the body that it is time to sleep.

Question 3

A client reports difficulty falling asleep due to racing thoughts. Which evidence-based technique should a health coach first recommend?

Accepted Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation before bed

Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation reduces physiological arousal and anxious thinking, making it an effective first-line behavioral approach for sleep onset difficulties.

Question 4

What does 'sleep hygiene' refer to in health coaching?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral and environmental practices that promote consistent, quality sleep

Answer

Sleep hygiene encompasses habits such as consistent sleep times, a dark cool room, and limiting screen use before bed.

Question 5

Which sleep stage is most associated with physical restoration, immune function, and hormone release?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3 NREM (slow-wave sleep)

Answer

Slow-wave sleep (stage 3 NREM) is when the body repairs tissue, consolidates the immune system, and releases growth hormone.

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