Understanding Sleep Deprivation

What is the equivalent blood alcohol content (BAC) after staying awake for 18 hours?

• 0.1%

• 0.08%

• 0.05%

• 0.02%

What is a common visual hallucination experienced after 48 hours of no sleep?

• Feeling cold

• Hearing loud noises

• Objects changing size

• Seeing a bright light

What phenomenon is often reported in historical sleep studies after 72 hours of no sleep?

• The scarf phenomenon

• The shoe phenomenon

• The hat phenomenon

• The glove phenomenon

What mental state can occur after 96 hours of sleep deprivation?

• Euphoria

• Sleep-deprivation psychosis

• Increased focus

• Heightened senses

What is a recommended strategy to avoid the recovery period from sleep deprivation?

• Drinking caffeine

• Sleeping in late

• Getting 7-8 hours of sleep nightly

• Taking short naps