ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 35 : Rest and Sleep Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric unit notes a school-aged child snores and appears to have labored breathing during sleep. Which assessment question could the nurse ask the patient or parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSA (pediatric) is defined by the presence of snoring, labored/obstructed breathing, enuresis, or daytime consequences (hyperactivity or other neurobehavioral problems, sleepiness, fatigue). Adults, children, and adolescents with symptoms of OSA, including snoring, should have polysomnography to confirm the diagnosis. Although OSA may cause insomnia, this is not the primary diagnosis in this case. Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and frequent overwhelming urges to sleep or inadvertent daytime lapses into sleep. Hypertension is a consequence of OSA in adults.
Question 2 of 5
At an annual health and wellness visit, the parent of an adolescent reports a teacher's concerns that their child is sleepy at school during class time. Which information will the nurse share with the parent and child?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Adolescents require 8 to 10 hours of sleep nightly; however, demands on their time cut into the needed sleep. Insufficient sleep can lead to daytime sleepiness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse recommends that a patient with a sleep disorder keep a sleep diary. Which data will the nurse ask the patient to document?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A sleep diary includes mental and physical activities performed during the day and the presence of any anxiety or worries the patient may be experiencing that affect sleep. A record of fluid intake and output, body temperature, and blood pressure is typically kept in the graphic record.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation facility develops a plan to help promote patients' sleep. What interventions will the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a consistent bedtime and awakening schedule, even when up late, helps promote sleep. Drinking two or three glasses of water at bedtime will probably cause the patient to awaken during the night to void. A large snack may be uncomfortable right before bedtime; instead, a small protein and carbohydrate snack is recommended. Taking a sedative-hypnotic every night disturbs REM and NREM sleep, and sedatives also lose their effectiveness quickly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is having trouble falling asleep at night. What nursing interventions are appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: For patients who are having trouble initiating sleep, the nurse should arrange for assessment for depression and treatment, discourage napping, promote activity, and assess medications for sleep disturbance side effects. Limiting fluids and administering diuretics in the morning are appropriate interventions.