Question

Not true about somnambulism among the following is?

• A. Sleep walking
• B. Patient consciousness is preserved
• C. Disorder of sleep arousal
• D. Low level motor skill/function is present

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Somnambulism, commonly known as sleepwalking, is a disorder of sleep arousal characterized by a person walking or performing other activities while they are still in a state of sleep. Below are clarifications regarding the options provided:

• Sleep walking: This accurately describes somnambulism, as the primary characteristic is walking or other complex behaviors carried out while asleep.
• Patient consciousness is preserved: This statement is not true. During somnambulism, the patient is not fully conscious, and their awareness of their environment and actions is significantly diminished.
• Disorder of sleep arousal: This is a correct description. Somnambulism occurs during partial arousal from deep sleep, specifically non-REM sleep.
• Low level motor skill/function is present: This option is misleading. While somnambulism involves some complex motor activities, it does not involve deliberate low-level motor skills as performed in an awake state. Thus, for the context of this question, it is the "not true" statement regarding somnambulism.