Sleep. Elusive for many of us, the majority likely agree that we aren’t getting enough.  The stress and unpredictability of the past two years while living through a  pandemic have exacerbated sleep issues for many.  According to some studies, as many as 30-50% of adults suffer from some type of insomnia.  Fortunately, scientists and sleep specialists have identified simple practice steps for better, more fulfilling sleep. Many of the suggested steps are a return to the very basics of sleep hygiene.

First, consider the environment you create for rest.  A bedroom should resemble a cave – dark, silent, and cool. If you live in a noisy urban environment, try a white noise machine. Additionally, creating a bedtime routine is just as crucial for adults as it is for children. Following a prescribed set of steps each evening shows the body it is time for sleep. For most, this should include turning off technology (social media, television, your laptop) at least an hour before bedtime. Although the pandemic and stressors of everyday life have made sleep a fleeting experience for many, better rest IS achievable with a few simple tweaks to your habits. 

TEAS 7 Reading Comprehension Diagnostic Test (45 Questions)

Question 16 of 45

Strategies for Sleeplessness

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What is the structure of the passage? 

• Descriptive
• Cause-effect
• Problem-solution
• Sequence

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Answer Explanation

Correct

Problem-solution. 

This answer is correct. The passage describes the problem of lack of sleep and provides several solutions to sleep better. 

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Descriptive.

This answer is incorrect. Although this passage describes problems and solutions regarding sleep, this is not the best answer. The structure is problem-solution. 

Sequence.

This answer is incorrect. The passage is not a step-by-step process or describing something in order. 

Cause-effect.

This answer is incorrect. While the passage briefly addresses the pandemic as a possible source of sleeplessness, that is the not primary goal of the passage.