Question 1

Which of the following individuals is likely to require more hours of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   a 75 year old
B)   a 43 year old
C)   a 25 year old
D)   a 15 year oldE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A nurse teaches the parents of a toddler about normal sleep patterns for this age group. How many hours of sleep per night is normal near the end of this stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   7 - 8 hours
B)   8 - 10 hours
C)   10 - 12 hours
D)   12 - 15 hoursE) A) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 3

A nurse is explaining the use of sleep hygiene to a patient experiencing insomnia. Which of the following statements accurately describe recommended guidelines for the use of this technique? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   drink an alcoholic drink before bedtime
B)   take frequent naps during the day
C)   eat a light meal before bedtime
D)   sleep in a warm, dark room
E)   take a warm bath before bedtimeF)  eliminate the use of a clock in the bedroomG) A) and F)
H) B) and C) C, E, F

Question 4

A patient has been instructed to increase fluid intake but as a result has lost sleep to get up to void several times a night. What can the nurse recommend to decrease the interruption of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Drink most of the liquids during the night."
B)   "Drink most of the liquids before 5 p.m."
C)   "Try drinking coffee instead of water."
D)   "Drink the total amount of liquids before noon."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 5

A nurse is discussing sleep problems with a patient. What type of foods would she recommend to promote sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   one cup of hot chocolate
B)   three glasses of red wine
C)   a high-protein snack
D)   a carbohydrate snackE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A patient who previously was a smoker has recently stopped smoking but reports having a lot of trouble sleeping at night. How would the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   "You have to decide what is more important: smoking or sleep."
B)   "If you are sleep deprived, it might be better to smoke."
C)   "Sleep problems from stopping smoking are temporary."
D)   "Since you were a smoker, this will always be a problem."E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 25: Sensory Stimulation

Which of the following individuals is likely to require more hours of sleep?

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A nurse teaches the parents of a toddler about normal sleep patterns for this age group. How many hours of sleep per night is normal near the end of this stage?

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B

A nurse is explaining the use of sleep hygiene to a patient experiencing insomnia. Which of the following statements accurately describe recommended guidelines for the use of this technique? Select all that apply.

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C, E, F

A patient has been instructed to increase fluid intake but as a result has lost sleep to get up to void several times a night. What can the nurse recommend to decrease the interruption of sleep?

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B

A nurse is discussing sleep problems with a patient. What type of foods would she recommend to promote sleep?

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A patient who previously was a smoker has recently stopped smoking but reports having a lot of trouble sleeping at night. How would the nurse respond?

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Exam 25: Sensory Stimulation

Which of the following individuals is likely to require more hours of sleep?

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A nurse teaches the parents of a toddler about normal sleep patterns for this age group. How many hours of sleep per night is normal near the end of this stage?

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A nurse is explaining the use of sleep hygiene to a patient experiencing insomnia. Which of the following statements accurately describe recommended guidelines for the use of this technique? Select all that apply.

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A patient has been instructed to increase fluid intake but as a result has lost sleep to get up to void several times a night. What can the nurse recommend to decrease the interruption of sleep?

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A nurse is discussing sleep problems with a patient. What type of foods would she recommend to promote sleep?

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A patient who previously was a smoker has recently stopped smoking but reports having a lot of trouble sleeping at night. How would the nurse respond?

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B

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C, E, F

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B

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