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</style></noscript><div class="main"><section><div id="quizmain"><div id="quizcontainer"><div class="quiz_slideshow" id="quiz_slideshow"><div id="quiz_slides_1" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_159"><h4 class="question">What percent of adults are getting 6 hours or less of sleep each night?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_505" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. About 10%" value="505" name="question_option_159" class="question_option" id="question_option_505" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. About 10%</label></li><li id="answer_choice_506" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. About 20%" value="506" name="question_option_159" class="question_option" id="question_option_506" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. About 20%</label></li><li id="answer_choice_507" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. About 30%" value="507" name="question_option_159" class="question_option" id="question_option_507" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. About 30%</label></li><li id="answer_choice_508" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. About 50%" value="508" name="question_option_159" class="question_option" id="question_option_508" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. About 50%</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_159">The correct answer is 30%. Nearly 30% of adults sleep an average of 6 hours or less each night. If you’re getting less than 7 - 9 hours of sleep each night, talk to your doctor about how you can get more sleep. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_160"><h4 class="question">Lack of sleep is linked to which of the following?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_509" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Car accidents" value="509" name="question_option_160" class="question_option" id="question_option_509" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Car accidents</label></li><li id="answer_choice_510" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Industrial disasters" value="510" name="question_option_160" class="question_option" id="question_option_510" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Industrial disasters</label></li><li id="answer_choice_511" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Medical errors" value="511" name="question_option_160" class="question_option" id="question_option_511" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Medical errors</label></li><li id="answer_choice_512" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Errors at work" value="512" name="question_option_160" class="question_option" id="question_option_512" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Errors at work</label></li><li id="answer_choice_513" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="513" name="question_option_160" class="question_option" id="question_option_513" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_160">The correct answer is all of the above. Lack of sleep can cause you to nod off while driving or lose focus at work. This can lead to serious accidents and work errors. Do not drive a car, operate heavy machinery, or try to do difficult or risky tasks when you are tired. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_161"><h4 class="question">Getting too little sleep puts you at risk for:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_514" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. High blood pressure" value="514" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_514" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. High blood pressure</label></li><li id="answer_choice_515" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Diabetes" value="515" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_515" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Diabetes</label></li><li id="answer_choice_516" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Depression" value="516" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_516" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Depression</label></li><li id="answer_choice_517" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Weight gain" value="517" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_517" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Weight gain</label></li><li id="answer_choice_518" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. Cancer" value="518" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_518" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. Cancer</label></li><li id="answer_choice_519" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. Early death" value="519" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_519" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. Early death</label></li><li id="answer_choice_520" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="G. All of the above" value="520" name="question_option_161" class="question_option" id="question_option_520" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>G. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_161">The correct answer is all of the above. Over time, not getting enough sleep can harm your health. People who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have the health problems listed above, and may die earlier than people who get enough sleep.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_162"><h4 class="question">Which of the following is NOT a good sleep habit?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_521" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Getting up at the same time every day" value="521" name="question_option_162" class="question_option" id="question_option_521" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Getting up at the same time every day</label></li><li id="answer_choice_522" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Avoiding big meals before bedtime" value="522" name="question_option_162" class="question_option" id="question_option_522" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Avoiding big meals before bedtime</label></li><li id="answer_choice_523" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Sleeping in on the weekends" value="523" name="question_option_162" class="question_option" id="question_option_523" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Sleeping in on the weekends</label></li><li id="answer_choice_524" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Avoiding caffeine after 2 p.m." value="524" name="question_option_162" class="question_option" id="question_option_524" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Avoiding caffeine after 2 p.m.</label></li><li id="answer_choice_525" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. Avoiding alcohol before bed" value="525" name="question_option_162" class="question_option" id="question_option_525" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. Avoiding alcohol before bed</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_162">The correct answer is sleeping in on the weekends. You'll sleep better if you go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, even on weekends. Also be sure to get 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Talk with your doctor if you are having trouble sleeping.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_163"><h4 class="question">You need the same amount of sleep throughout your lifespan.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_526" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="526" name="question_option_163" class="question_option" id="question_option_526" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_527" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="527" name="question_option_163" class="question_option" id="question_option_527" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_163">The correct answer is false. Sleep patterns change with age. Plus, not everyone needs the same amount of sleep. Children 5-10 years old should get 10-11 hours of sleep daily, teens 10-17 years old need 8.5-9 hours, and adults need about 7-9 hours.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_164"><h4 class="question">Which of the following can make it hard to get to sleep and stay asleep?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_528" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Going to bed at different times each night" value="528" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_528" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Going to bed at different times each night</label></li><li id="answer_choice_529" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Napping during the day" value="529" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_529" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Napping during the day</label></li><li id="answer_choice_530" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Sleeping with a bright night light" value="530" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_530" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Sleeping with a bright night light</label></li><li id="answer_choice_531" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Not getting enough exercise" value="531" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_531" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Not getting enough exercise</label></li><li id="answer_choice_532" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. Watching TV before bed" value="532" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_532" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. Watching TV before bed</label></li><li id="answer_choice_533" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. Using a computer in bed" value="533" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_533" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. Using a computer in bed</label></li><li id="answer_choice_534" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="G. All of the above" value="534" name="question_option_164" class="question_option" id="question_option_534" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>G. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_164">The correct answer is all of the above. Insomnia occurs when you have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. The factors listed above all make it harder to sleep. Try making some changes in your TV watching, exercise, and sleep habits, and see what works for you.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_165"><h4 class="question">Sleeping pills are the best treatment for insomnia.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_535" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="535" name="question_option_165" class="question_option" id="question_option_535" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_536" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="536" name="question_option_165" class="question_option" id="question_option_536" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_165">The correct answer is false. Sleeping pills don't treat the underlying cause of your sleeping problems, but they may help you get some rest. Changing the habits that make it hard to sleep works for most people. Talk to your doctor to find out which approach is best for you. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_166"><h4 class="question">Getting less than 8 hours of sleep at night is bad for your health.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_537" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="537" name="question_option_166" class="question_option" id="question_option_537" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_538" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="538" name="question_option_166" class="question_option" id="question_option_538" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_166">The correct answer is false. Different people have different sleep needs. Some people only need 6 hours of sleep each night. Others need 9 hours of sleep to work at their best. Find out if you need more sleep by paying attention to how sleepy or tired you are during the day.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_167"><h4 class="question">Some people stop breathing while they’re asleep.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_539" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="539" name="question_option_167" class="question_option" id="question_option_539" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_540" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="540" name="question_option_167" class="question_option" id="question_option_540" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_167">The correct answer is true. If you stop breathing while you’re sleeping, you may have a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes your breathing to stop and start. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. If you’re getting enough sleep but still feel sleepy during the day, ask your doctor if you might have sleep apnea.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_168"><h4 class="question">Which of the following is a symptom of sleep apnea?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_541" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Loud snoring" value="541" name="question_option_168" class="question_option" id="question_option_541" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Loud snoring</label></li><li id="answer_choice_542" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Daytime sleepiness" value="542" name="question_option_168" class="question_option" id="question_option_542" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Daytime sleepiness</label></li><li id="answer_choice_543" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Morning headaches" value="543" name="question_option_168" class="question_option" id="question_option_543" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Morning headaches</label></li><li id="answer_choice_544" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Sore throat, dry mouth, cough" value="544" name="question_option_168" class="question_option" id="question_option_544" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Sore throat, dry mouth, cough</label></li><li id="answer_choice_545" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="545" name="question_option_168" class="question_option" id="question_option_545" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_168">The correct answer is all of the above. If you notice symptoms of sleep apnea, talk with your doctor. Losing weight can decrease the number of apnea spells you have during the night. Your doctor will talk with you about other treatments, including using a machine to help you breathe while you sleep.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_11" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_169"><h4 class="question">Which group of people is at risk for sleep apnea?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_546" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. People who are overweight or obese" value="546" name="question_option_169" class="question_option" id="question_option_546" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. People who are overweight or obese</label></li><li id="answer_choice_547" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Men" value="547" name="question_option_169" class="question_option" id="question_option_547" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Men</label></li><li id="answer_choice_548" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Children with enlarged tonsils" value="548" name="question_option_169" class="question_option" id="question_option_548" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Children with enlarged tonsils</label></li><li id="answer_choice_549" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="549" name="question_option_169" class="question_option" id="question_option_549" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_169">The correct answer is all of the above. Being overweight can make your airways narrower, so it's harder to breathe when you are asleep and your mouth and throat relax. So can enlarged tonsils. Men are also more likely to get sleep apnea.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_12" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_170"><h4 class="question">Drinking alcohol before bed will help you sleep better.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_550" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="550" name="question_option_170" class="question_option" id="question_option_550" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_551" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. 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