NUR2790 PROFESSIONAL NURSING III
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ parasomnias. Answer: abnormal events that occur during sleep-
behaviors that interfere with sleep
-sleepwalking, enuresis, sleep eating, bruxism, night terrors, arousal
disorders
◉ insomnia. Answer: inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
-do not feel rested upon waking
-causes: stress, meds, overstimulation, alcohol, caffeine, anxiety
-temp or chronic
-risk factors: old age, female
◉ treatment for insomnia. Answer: developing new behavior
patterns that induce and maintain sleep
◉ narcolepsy. Answer: excessive daytime sleepiness or sleep attacks
-caused by lack of sleep regulating chemicals in CNS
,◉ hypersomnia. Answer: sufficient sleep at night but cannot stay
awake during the day
-can be caused by CNS damage, certain kidney, liver, or metabolic
disorders, depression
◉ restless leg syndrome. Answer: uncontrollable movements of legs
during sleep/rest
◉ signs of insufficient sleep. Answer: inability to concentrate, poor
judgement, moodiness, irritability, increase risk for accidents
-impaired reaction time
-chronic sleep loss can increase risk for certain diseases/conditions
◉ sleep apnea. Answer: periodic cessation of breathing during sleep
-more than 5 episodes or lasting longer than 10 seconds/hr
-3 types: obstructive, central, mixed
◉ sleep apnea symptoms. Answer: loud snoring, frequent waking,
difficulty falling asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning
headaches, memory/cognitive problems, irritability
◉ sleep assessments. Answer: sleep patterns, routines/rituals,
environment, sleep aids, sleep changes/problems
, ◉ diagnostic studies for sleep. Answer: EEG, EMG
sleep study (polysomnography)
◉ obstructive sleep apnea. Answer: structures of pharynx or oral
cavity block flow of air
-most common
-obstruction, breathing stops, snoring begins, diaphragm increases
force of breaths until blockage moves
-increases risk for HTN, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, stroke
◉ risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Answer: Obesity
Large neck circumference
Nasal polyps
Deviated septum
Enlarged tonsils
◉ sleep apnea treatments. Answer: depends on cause
-CPAP mask
-surgery
-sleep off back
-avoid alcohol, sedatives
-lose weight
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ parasomnias. Answer: abnormal events that occur during sleep-
behaviors that interfere with sleep
-sleepwalking, enuresis, sleep eating, bruxism, night terrors, arousal
disorders
◉ insomnia. Answer: inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
-do not feel rested upon waking
-causes: stress, meds, overstimulation, alcohol, caffeine, anxiety
-temp or chronic
-risk factors: old age, female
◉ treatment for insomnia. Answer: developing new behavior
patterns that induce and maintain sleep
◉ narcolepsy. Answer: excessive daytime sleepiness or sleep attacks
-caused by lack of sleep regulating chemicals in CNS
,◉ hypersomnia. Answer: sufficient sleep at night but cannot stay
awake during the day
-can be caused by CNS damage, certain kidney, liver, or metabolic
disorders, depression
◉ restless leg syndrome. Answer: uncontrollable movements of legs
during sleep/rest
◉ signs of insufficient sleep. Answer: inability to concentrate, poor
judgement, moodiness, irritability, increase risk for accidents
-impaired reaction time
-chronic sleep loss can increase risk for certain diseases/conditions
◉ sleep apnea. Answer: periodic cessation of breathing during sleep
-more than 5 episodes or lasting longer than 10 seconds/hr
-3 types: obstructive, central, mixed
◉ sleep apnea symptoms. Answer: loud snoring, frequent waking,
difficulty falling asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning
headaches, memory/cognitive problems, irritability
◉ sleep assessments. Answer: sleep patterns, routines/rituals,
environment, sleep aids, sleep changes/problems
, ◉ diagnostic studies for sleep. Answer: EEG, EMG
sleep study (polysomnography)
◉ obstructive sleep apnea. Answer: structures of pharynx or oral
cavity block flow of air
-most common
-obstruction, breathing stops, snoring begins, diaphragm increases
force of breaths until blockage moves
-increases risk for HTN, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, stroke
◉ risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Answer: Obesity
Large neck circumference
Nasal polyps
Deviated septum
Enlarged tonsils
◉ sleep apnea treatments. Answer: depends on cause
-CPAP mask
-surgery
-sleep off back
-avoid alcohol, sedatives
-lose weight
