BSN 205 Sleep Week 5 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Question 1 of 4
What should the nurse suggest as a significant part of a normal bedtime routine?
Select all that apply.
Take hot bath
Drink warm milk
Physical inactivity
Aromatherapy
Music therapy
Take hot bath
A hot bath can help the patient relax prior to bedtime.
Drink warm milk
Warm milk is a relaxation food just prior to bedtime, which can help the patient sleep.
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in milk, stimulates the production of serotonin, which
promotes sleep.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be effective for patients experiencing anxiety and stress which disturbs
sleep; some oils are considered a natural sedative.
Music therapy
Music therapy with slow, stable rhythms is known to increase sleep ability in patients. They
also are effective for patient's experiencing stress or anxiety that contributes to sleep
disorders.
,Question 2 of 4
Which nonpharmacologic interventions done before sleep promote uninterrupted
nighttime sleep?
Select all that apply.
Offering large meal
Changing bed linens
Providing skin care
Providing oral care
Doing partial bath
Changing bed linens
Changing the linens would help the patient relax and promote uninterrupted sleep. Soiled
bedding may disturb sleep.
Providing skin care
Providing skin care by applying lotion to dry skin would promote uninterrupted sleep. Dry
skin may itch and interrupt a patient's sleep.
Providing oral care
Providing oral by brushing the patient's teeth would make them feel clean and promote
uninterrupted sleep.
Doing partial bath
Cleansing the face and hands helps most patients relax and provides mental preparation for
sleep.
Question 3 of 4
Which interventions should the nurse take to promote sleep for a hospitalized patient?
Select all that apply.
Lower volume of telephone ringtones
, Limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night
Monitor equipment frequently
Conduct shift reports outside of the patient's room
Provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients
Lower volume of telephone ringtones
The nurse should lower the volume of telephone ringtones as they can disrupt a patient's
sleep.
Limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night
The nurse should limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night. Overhead pages are loud
and may awaken the patient.
Monitor equipment frequently
The nurse should monitor equipment frequently to prevent noise from alarm tones, which
may disrupt a patient's sleep.
Provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients
The nurse should provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients. Adjoining patients
may stay up late or snore which would disrupt a patient's sleep.
Question 4 of 4
Which bedtime snack should the nurse offer to promote sleep?
Chips with salsa
Cup of black tea
Chocolate pudding
Piece of oat bran toast
Correct Answers
Question 1 of 4
What should the nurse suggest as a significant part of a normal bedtime routine?
Select all that apply.
Take hot bath
Drink warm milk
Physical inactivity
Aromatherapy
Music therapy
Take hot bath
A hot bath can help the patient relax prior to bedtime.
Drink warm milk
Warm milk is a relaxation food just prior to bedtime, which can help the patient sleep.
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in milk, stimulates the production of serotonin, which
promotes sleep.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be effective for patients experiencing anxiety and stress which disturbs
sleep; some oils are considered a natural sedative.
Music therapy
Music therapy with slow, stable rhythms is known to increase sleep ability in patients. They
also are effective for patient's experiencing stress or anxiety that contributes to sleep
disorders.
,Question 2 of 4
Which nonpharmacologic interventions done before sleep promote uninterrupted
nighttime sleep?
Select all that apply.
Offering large meal
Changing bed linens
Providing skin care
Providing oral care
Doing partial bath
Changing bed linens
Changing the linens would help the patient relax and promote uninterrupted sleep. Soiled
bedding may disturb sleep.
Providing skin care
Providing skin care by applying lotion to dry skin would promote uninterrupted sleep. Dry
skin may itch and interrupt a patient's sleep.
Providing oral care
Providing oral by brushing the patient's teeth would make them feel clean and promote
uninterrupted sleep.
Doing partial bath
Cleansing the face and hands helps most patients relax and provides mental preparation for
sleep.
Question 3 of 4
Which interventions should the nurse take to promote sleep for a hospitalized patient?
Select all that apply.
Lower volume of telephone ringtones
, Limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night
Monitor equipment frequently
Conduct shift reports outside of the patient's room
Provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients
Lower volume of telephone ringtones
The nurse should lower the volume of telephone ringtones as they can disrupt a patient's
sleep.
Limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night
The nurse should limit overhead pages to emergencies only at night. Overhead pages are loud
and may awaken the patient.
Monitor equipment frequently
The nurse should monitor equipment frequently to prevent noise from alarm tones, which
may disrupt a patient's sleep.
Provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients
The nurse should provide privacy by drawing curtains between patients. Adjoining patients
may stay up late or snore which would disrupt a patient's sleep.
Question 4 of 4
Which bedtime snack should the nurse offer to promote sleep?
Chips with salsa
Cup of black tea
Chocolate pudding
Piece of oat bran toast
