ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 19 : Pain Management, Rest, and Restorative Sleep Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your patient reports having severe pain at an 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. You notice that her vital signs are all within normal range. Which of the following statements accurately explains the normal vital signs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic pain, unlike acute pain, often does not elevate vital signs as the body adapts over time, explaining the normal vital signs in this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
Fill in the blank. The patient usually snores, accompanied by periods of apnea lasting from 10 seconds to 2 minutes; this can be life-threatening. This inability to maintain breathing while sleeping is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleep apnea is characterized by snoring and periods of apnea (paused breathing) during sleep, which can be life-threatening if untreated.
Question 3 of 5
Fill in the blank. The intolerable crawling sensation in the legs that results in an irresistible urge to move legs is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restless legs syndrome causes an uncomfortable crawling sensation in the legs, leading to an urge to move them, often disrupting sleep.
Question 4 of 5
Fill in the blank. Grinding of teeth during sleep is termed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bruxism is the medical term for grinding teeth during sleep, which can cause dental and jaw issues.
Question 5 of 5
Fill in the blank. A condition that causes uncontrollable, recurrent daytime episodes of sleepiness that can hinder driving and operating dangerous equipment is called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder causing sudden, uncontrollable sleep episodes during the day, posing risks during activities like driving.