Thursday, August 26, 2004 |
TAKE THE SLEEP TEST |
(abstract from Epworth Sleepiness scale)
How likely are to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to just feeling tired? Even if you have'nt done some of these things recently, think about how they would have affected you.
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SITUATIONS
A... Sitting and reading.....(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
B... Watching television.....(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
C... Sitting inactive in a
public place.................(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chace of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
D... As a passenger in a
car for an hour..............(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
5... Lying down to rest in
the afternnon................(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
6...Sitting and talking
to someone...................(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
7... Sitting quietly after
lunch........................(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
8... In a car while stopped
in a traffic.................(0)________would never doze
.............................(1)________slight chance of dozing
.............................(2)________moderate chance of dozing
.............................(3)________high chance of dozing
Total Score.....................________
The EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE KEYTotal score of less than 8 suggests that you may not be suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness.
A total score of 8 or more suggests that you may need further evaluation byyour physician to determine the cause of yoru excessive daytime sleepiness and whether you have an underlying sleep disorder. |
posted by infraternam meam @ 12:06 AM |
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