NURS 230 Exam 3 Tophet Questions
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Elderly, tense patient is having trouble relaxing enough to sleep. Which measure should the
nurse implement at bedtime to help promote sleep?
Give the patient a diet cola
Take the patient for a brisk walk
Encourage the patient to eat a large meal
Give the patient a backrub - correct answer ✔✔Give the patient a backrub
A patient complains of not being able to sleep while in the hospital. Which action should the
nurse take first?
Restrict visitors after the evening meal
Administer a sleeping pill at bedtime
Offer a hot drink of regular tea at bedtime
Decrease noise around the patient during the night - correct answer ✔✔Decrease noise around
the patient during the night
Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by which factor?
Medication use
Lack of exercise
Dietary factors
Upper airway collapse - correct answer ✔✔Upper airway collapse
A patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. What patient teaching should the
nurse include?
, The use of caffeine to maintain alertness
The proper use of a device to hold the airway open
The correct administration of sleeping medications
The use of a supine position for sleeping - correct answer ✔✔The proper use of a device to hold
the airway open
A patient falls asleep in the middle of a conversation. The nurse would suspect which disorder?
REM behavior disorder
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia - correct answer ✔✔Narcolepsy
During an out-patient visit, a patient states, "for the past week, I have been tired during the day
and can't sleep at night." Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine
factors which might be impacting the patient's difficulty sleeping?
"Are you experiencing any new personal stressors?"
"Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks throughout the day?"
"Have your working hours changed recently?"
"Are you experiencing any changes in your appetite?" - correct answer ✔✔"Are you
experiencing any new personal stressors?"
"Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks throughout the day?"
"Have your working hours changed recently?"
A nurse is discussing with an older adult patient measures to help fall asleep. Which teaching
point should the nurse include?
Exercising right before bedtime can help sleep.
Using alcohol in moderation promotes deep sleep.
A small bedtime snack high in carbohydrates and protein can improve sleep.
with verified answers graded A+ updated
Elderly, tense patient is having trouble relaxing enough to sleep. Which measure should the
nurse implement at bedtime to help promote sleep?
Give the patient a diet cola
Take the patient for a brisk walk
Encourage the patient to eat a large meal
Give the patient a backrub - correct answer ✔✔Give the patient a backrub
A patient complains of not being able to sleep while in the hospital. Which action should the
nurse take first?
Restrict visitors after the evening meal
Administer a sleeping pill at bedtime
Offer a hot drink of regular tea at bedtime
Decrease noise around the patient during the night - correct answer ✔✔Decrease noise around
the patient during the night
Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by which factor?
Medication use
Lack of exercise
Dietary factors
Upper airway collapse - correct answer ✔✔Upper airway collapse
A patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. What patient teaching should the
nurse include?
, The use of caffeine to maintain alertness
The proper use of a device to hold the airway open
The correct administration of sleeping medications
The use of a supine position for sleeping - correct answer ✔✔The proper use of a device to hold
the airway open
A patient falls asleep in the middle of a conversation. The nurse would suspect which disorder?
REM behavior disorder
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia - correct answer ✔✔Narcolepsy
During an out-patient visit, a patient states, "for the past week, I have been tired during the day
and can't sleep at night." Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine
factors which might be impacting the patient's difficulty sleeping?
"Are you experiencing any new personal stressors?"
"Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks throughout the day?"
"Have your working hours changed recently?"
"Are you experiencing any changes in your appetite?" - correct answer ✔✔"Are you
experiencing any new personal stressors?"
"Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks throughout the day?"
"Have your working hours changed recently?"
A nurse is discussing with an older adult patient measures to help fall asleep. Which teaching
point should the nurse include?
Exercising right before bedtime can help sleep.
Using alcohol in moderation promotes deep sleep.
A small bedtime snack high in carbohydrates and protein can improve sleep.
