Mitch is a firefighter who has been on the job for 16 years.One afternoon,while he is climbing into a burning building,he is overwhelmed by the fear that he will not make it out of this building alive.Immediately,he falls asleep right in front of the other firefighters.Thankfully they manage to get him out of the building uninjured,but given that he shows the signs of __________,Mitch should probably find a safer occupation.
A) narcolepsy
B) hypersomnia
C) nonsomnia
D) somnambulism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mitch falling asleep suddenly and uncontrollably can be a symptom of narcolepsy, a neurological sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks. Since firefighting requires alertness and quick decision-making, it may not be a safe occupation for someone with this condition.

Mitch Is a Firefighter Who Has Been on the Job