Epworth Sleepiness Scans & Testing in the Chicagoland Area
How sleepy are you?
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
How sleepy are you?
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
Epworth Sleepiness Scale & Sleepiness Test
0 = no chance of dozing;
1 = slight chance of dozing;
2 = moderate chance of dozing;
3 = high chance of dozing
SITUATION
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a theater or a meeting)
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
CHANCE OF DOZING
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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
Epworth Sleepiness Scale & Sleepiness Test
0 = no chance of dozing;
1 = slight chance of dozing;
2 = moderate chance of dozing;
3 = high chance of dozing
SITUATION
Sitting and reading
__________________
Watching TV
__________________
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a theater or a meeting)
__________________
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
__________________
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
__________________
Sitting and talking to someone
__________________
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
__________________
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
__________________
SCORES
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