Sleep is an important part of our daily routines. If you have concerns about whether your sleep patterns might be affecting your health, mood, or daily functioning, a simple quiz could help recognize and understand symptoms and habits.
When to Take a Sleep Quiz
Consider taking the sleep quiz below if you are experiencing any of the following or have concerns about your sleep quality.
- Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep.
- Struggling to stay awake during normal daily activities.
- Unsure if your sleep habits and routines are considered “normal.”
- Someone has noticed you snore loudly or stop breathing briefly during sleep.
- Persistent fatigue, mood changes, or difficulty functioning during the day.
Sleep Quiz Results
While scoring the sleep quiz below, results may help show patterns and habits worth discussing with a professional.
- Recognizing symptoms: fatigue, trouble concentrating, or dozing off during the day are signs that may indicate distrupted or insufficient sleep.
- Understanding sleep habits: being honest about bedtime routines, daytime alertness, and lifestyle factors can help you see how your behaviors influence your rest.
- Potential sleep disorders: taking a quiz can help identify patterns commonly associated with sleep conditions and disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, or circadian rhythm issues.
- Healthy habits: laying out sleep patterns can help motivate broader changes, such as consistent bedtimes and reducing late-night screen time.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
On a sheet of paper, assign a numerical value for each of the following situations. Upon completion, total the numbers and use the scale key below to see where you stand.
0 = would never doze or sleep
1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping
2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping
3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping
Situation
- Sitting and reading
- Watching TV
- Sitting inactive in a public place
- Being a passenger in a motor vehicle for an hour or more
- Lying down in the afternoon
- Sitting and talking to someone
- Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol)
- Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving
Epworth Sleepiness Scale Key
1-6 - Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep!
7-8 - Your score is average
9 and up - Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay
Sleep Score of 9 or Higher
If your Epworth score on the quiz above is 9 or higher, talk to your physician about getting a referral for a consultation with one of our sleep medicine specialists. An order from a physician is needed for all tests.
