The patient asks how the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of sleep apnea. What is the correct response by the nurse?
a. By stimulating inspiration to be deeper
b. By taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe
c. By sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased
d. By preventing relaxation of the tissues
Question 2What does decreasing fluid intake in the late evening prevent?
a. Increased digestive processes in the bowel
b. Episodes of nocturia
c. Gastroesophageal reflux
d. Changes in body temperature
Question 3To avoid interfering with sleep, when should activity be avoided during the day?
a. 30 minutes before bedtime
b. 1 hour before bedtime
c. 2 hours before bedtime
d. 3 hours before bedtime
Question 4The patient tells the home health nurse that he has flung himself out of bed three times in the course of a violent nightmare. What sleep disorder does the nurse suspect?
a. Myoclonus
b. Restless legs syndrome
c. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder
d. Epilepsy
Question 5The 80-year-old man complains that when he goes to bed and cannot fall asleep, he becomes very upset. What would be an appropriate suggestion for when he has not fallen asleep within 30 minutes?
a. Take two tablets of a sedative medication.
b. Get up and do a mild stretching exercise for 15 minutes.
c. Remain in bed with his eyes closed.
d. Get up and read until he feels sleepy and then return to bed.
Question 6A 75-year-old resident in a long-term care facility has problems with sleep onset. What would be an appropriate nursing intervention to aid with sleep?
a. Provide a back rub at bedtime.
b. Provide a heavy snack at bedtime.
c. Coach the resident in 10 minutes of exercise before bedtime.
d. Provide a cola drink at bedtime.
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