NURS 663 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS;
ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
3 Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders - correct answer- 1.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2. Central Sleep Apnea
3. Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
- Sleep disruption, leading to excessive sleepiness or, less
commonly, to insomnia, that is judged to be due to
abnormalities of ventilation
- Apnea (> 10 seconds with 4% decrease in POx)
- Sleep is not refreshing!
3 stages of consciousness - correct answer- Awake
Non-REM sleep
REM sleep
AD Clinical Features - correct answer- Memory deficit
Aphasia
,Apraxia
Agnosia
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder - correct answer- (AM)
Early Birds
Go to bed early and wake up early
(sleep onset and awakening times are earlier)
African Americans and Dementia - correct answer- More
prevalent among African Americans
Alcohol - correct answer- - Acts directly on GABA-gated
channels reducing sleep-onset latency
- Increases wakefulness after sleep onset
- Suppresses REM sleep
- Potential for abuse and should not be used as a sleep aid
Alzheimer disease (AD) - correct answer- Short-term
memory loss
Impaired executive function
Difficulty with activities of daily living
,Time and spatial disorientation
Language impairment, personality changes
Amyloid Plaques - correct answer- Fragments of protein
that accumulate on the outside surfaces of neurons, particularly
neurons in the hippocampus.
Treatment is to decrease plaques
Anorexia Nervosa
Conclusion - correct answer- - Least prevalent, the most
obvious due to obvious low weight
- No FDA medication, treat co-occurring mood disorders (MDD,
GAD with SSRI)
Anorexia Nervosa
Subtype Binge/Purge Type - correct answer- Self-induced
vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, enemas
(Significantly low body weight/Low BMI)
, Anorexia Nervosa
Treatment - correct answer- - Behavioral, interpersonal,
cognitive, and family therapies
- Assessments both psychological and physical
- Psychological and behavioral interventions are key
- Nutritional interventions are required
Pharmacological interventions have limited role with the
exception of treating co-morbidities (MDD, GAD)
Anorexia Nervosa
"RID" - correct answer- R: Restriction of intake leading to
significantly low body weight
I: Intense fear of weight gain
D: Disturbance in perception of one's weight or body image
Anorexia Nervosa
Severity Based on BMI - correct answer- Mild: > 17
Moderate: 16-16.99
Severe: 15-15.99
Extreme: < 15
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS;
ALREADY GRADED A; 2026
3 Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders - correct answer- 1.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2. Central Sleep Apnea
3. Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
- Sleep disruption, leading to excessive sleepiness or, less
commonly, to insomnia, that is judged to be due to
abnormalities of ventilation
- Apnea (> 10 seconds with 4% decrease in POx)
- Sleep is not refreshing!
3 stages of consciousness - correct answer- Awake
Non-REM sleep
REM sleep
AD Clinical Features - correct answer- Memory deficit
Aphasia
,Apraxia
Agnosia
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder - correct answer- (AM)
Early Birds
Go to bed early and wake up early
(sleep onset and awakening times are earlier)
African Americans and Dementia - correct answer- More
prevalent among African Americans
Alcohol - correct answer- - Acts directly on GABA-gated
channels reducing sleep-onset latency
- Increases wakefulness after sleep onset
- Suppresses REM sleep
- Potential for abuse and should not be used as a sleep aid
Alzheimer disease (AD) - correct answer- Short-term
memory loss
Impaired executive function
Difficulty with activities of daily living
,Time and spatial disorientation
Language impairment, personality changes
Amyloid Plaques - correct answer- Fragments of protein
that accumulate on the outside surfaces of neurons, particularly
neurons in the hippocampus.
Treatment is to decrease plaques
Anorexia Nervosa
Conclusion - correct answer- - Least prevalent, the most
obvious due to obvious low weight
- No FDA medication, treat co-occurring mood disorders (MDD,
GAD with SSRI)
Anorexia Nervosa
Subtype Binge/Purge Type - correct answer- Self-induced
vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, enemas
(Significantly low body weight/Low BMI)
, Anorexia Nervosa
Treatment - correct answer- - Behavioral, interpersonal,
cognitive, and family therapies
- Assessments both psychological and physical
- Psychological and behavioral interventions are key
- Nutritional interventions are required
Pharmacological interventions have limited role with the
exception of treating co-morbidities (MDD, GAD)
Anorexia Nervosa
"RID" - correct answer- R: Restriction of intake leading to
significantly low body weight
I: Intense fear of weight gain
D: Disturbance in perception of one's weight or body image
Anorexia Nervosa
Severity Based on BMI - correct answer- Mild: > 17
Moderate: 16-16.99
Severe: 15-15.99
Extreme: < 15
