ATI RN COMFORT REST SLEEP
ASSESSMENT ACTUAL PAPER 2026
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ a nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports that they
wake up frequently during the night. The nurse should identify that
which of the following is a characteristic of older adult sleep
patterns that might explain the client's frequent awakenings?
A. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 4 sleep
B. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 3 sleep
C. older adults tend to spend less time in stage 1 sleep
D. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 2 sleep.
Answer: D. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 2 sleep
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of migraines. The
client tells the nurse, "I have not been sleeping well. My migraine
headaches have returned after not having one for over a year." The
nurse should identify that which of the following are potential
contributing factors to the client's migraines? (select all that apply)
-sleep-wake homeostasis
,-sensory overload
-sleep deprivation
-increased melatonin
-decreased hypocretin levels.
Answer: -sensory overload
-sleep deprivation
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic to promote sleep. For which of the
following adverse effect should the nurse monitor the client?
A. retrograde amnesia
B. urinary discomfort
C. dry mouth
D. hallucinations.
Answer: D. hallucinations
◉ a nurse is reviewing the concepts of central sleep apnea with a
colleague. Which of the following statements by the colleague
indicates an understanding of central sleep apnea?
A. "Common causes of central sleep apnea are opioid overdose and
congestive heart failure."
, B. "Central sleep apnea is caused by obesity and an inactive tongue."
C. "Central sleep apnea is easily diagnosed using polysomnography."
D. "Central sleep apnea is related to the recurrent episodes of upper
airway collapse and obstruction.".
Answer: A. "Common causes of central sleep apnea are opioid
overdose and congestive heart failure."
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who reports that they use their
smartphone at night while they are in bed. The nurse should identify
that excessive smartphone use can increase the client's risk for
which of the following?
A. depression
B. binge eating disorder
C. restless leg syndrome (RLS)
D. diminished circadian rhythm.
Answer: A. depression
◉ an employee health nurse is providing teaching about sleep
promotion to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Taking a cool shower before bedtime can help with sleep."
ASSESSMENT ACTUAL PAPER 2026
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ a nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports that they
wake up frequently during the night. The nurse should identify that
which of the following is a characteristic of older adult sleep
patterns that might explain the client's frequent awakenings?
A. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 4 sleep
B. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 3 sleep
C. older adults tend to spend less time in stage 1 sleep
D. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 2 sleep.
Answer: D. older adults tend to spend more time in stage 2 sleep
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of migraines. The
client tells the nurse, "I have not been sleeping well. My migraine
headaches have returned after not having one for over a year." The
nurse should identify that which of the following are potential
contributing factors to the client's migraines? (select all that apply)
-sleep-wake homeostasis
,-sensory overload
-sleep deprivation
-increased melatonin
-decreased hypocretin levels.
Answer: -sensory overload
-sleep deprivation
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic to promote sleep. For which of the
following adverse effect should the nurse monitor the client?
A. retrograde amnesia
B. urinary discomfort
C. dry mouth
D. hallucinations.
Answer: D. hallucinations
◉ a nurse is reviewing the concepts of central sleep apnea with a
colleague. Which of the following statements by the colleague
indicates an understanding of central sleep apnea?
A. "Common causes of central sleep apnea are opioid overdose and
congestive heart failure."
, B. "Central sleep apnea is caused by obesity and an inactive tongue."
C. "Central sleep apnea is easily diagnosed using polysomnography."
D. "Central sleep apnea is related to the recurrent episodes of upper
airway collapse and obstruction.".
Answer: A. "Common causes of central sleep apnea are opioid
overdose and congestive heart failure."
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who reports that they use their
smartphone at night while they are in bed. The nurse should identify
that excessive smartphone use can increase the client's risk for
which of the following?
A. depression
B. binge eating disorder
C. restless leg syndrome (RLS)
D. diminished circadian rhythm.
Answer: A. depression
◉ an employee health nurse is providing teaching about sleep
promotion to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Taking a cool shower before bedtime can help with sleep."
