Trivia Quiz: Improving Sleep

Here are some questions on simple ways to improve sleep patterns. Do you know your stuff, or will you need some extra help?


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Question 1: What effect will naps have on your sleep cycle?

 A: They have no effect.
 B: They can help get it back on track if you've missed sleep.
 C: They will disrupt your schedule and make it more difficult to sleep.
 D: They are highly beneficial and should be taken daily.

Question 2: What should you do if you can't sleep?

 A: Get up and do something
 B: Lie in bed and try to sleep anyway
 C: Eat something
 D: Take something to relax yourself

Question 3: What foods are best to promote a healthy sleep cycle?

 A: Foods high in protein, like meat and nuts
 B: Fish
 C: Bread and other grains
 D: Fruits and vegetables

Question 4: Should you eat right before bedtime?

 A: Never
 B: Yes, a light snack can sometimes help you sleep
 C: Yes, any size meal is okay
 D: Only if you haven't eaten all day

Question 5: What is the healthiest level of light to sleep in?

 A: Total darkness
 B: A little ambient light
 C: Medium light
 D: Whatever you are most comfortable and familiar with

Question 6: Is warm milk good for you before bed?

 A: Yes
 B: No
 C: It has no effect
 D: It differs from person to person

Question 7: When is ingesting caffeine most likely to affect your ability to sleep?

 A: It can affect it at any time of day
 B: Right before bed
 C: From mid- to late day
 D: It has little to no effect

Question 8: What effect does alcohol have on sleep?

 A: It will probably cause you to oversleep.
 B: It may make you sleepy, but won't affect the quality of sleep.
 C: It may make it more difficult to sleep through the night.
 D: If alcohol doesn't affect you much, it won't make any difference.

Question 9: Which of these is okay to do before bed?

 A: Smoke a cigarette
 B: Do some relaxing reading
 C: Catch up on the day's news
 D: Drink regular tea

Question 10: If you're having regular trouble sleeping and nothing helps, what should you do?

 A: Change your schedule until you find something that works.
 B: Start taking over-the-counter medication.
 C: Nothing -- it will pass.
 D: Seek medical help.