ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
1. A nurse on a postpartum unit is
B. "Eye movements or groans
teaching new parents about newborn
during my baby's sleep is an
safety and sleep pat- terns. Which
emergency."
comment from a parent indicates further
teaching is required?
A. "I can expect my newborn to sleep an
aver- age of 16 to 24 hours a day."
B. "Eye movements or groans during my
baby's sleep is an emergency."
C. "It is essential that I place my infant on
their back to sleep."
D."I will not place pillows or blankets in
the crib to prevent suffocation."
2. A nurse observes involuntary muscle jerking in A. No action is necessary;
this is nor-
a sleeping patient. What action will the mal in stage 1 sleep.
nurse take next?
A.No action is necessary; this is normal
in stage 1 sleep.
B. Report the neurologic deficit to the
health care provider.
C. Lower the temperature in the
patient's room.
D.Awaken the patient, as this is an
indication of night terrors.
3. A nurse working the night shift is watching the C. It would be most diflcult
to awaken
monitors on a telemetry unit and them at this time.
observes a slight increase in a patient's E. This stage constitutes around
vital signs during 20%
,ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
sleep. Which of these points will the nurse cor- to 25% of total sleep.
relate to changes in vital signs? Select all
that apply.
A. They are aware of his surroundings at this
,ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
point. induces sleep.
B. They are in delta sleep at this time. B. Using alcohol
C. It would be most difficult to awaken moderately
them at this time. promotes a deep
D. This is most likely an NREM stage. sleep.
E. This stage constitutes around 20% to
25% of total sleep.
F.The muscles are relaxed in this stage.
4. A nurse working in a sleep lab
observes the developmental factors
that may affect sleep. Which
statements accurately describe these
variations? Select all that apply.
A. REM sleep constitutes much of the sleep
cy- cle of a preschool child.
B. By age 8 years, most children no longer
take naps.
C. Sleep needs usually decrease when
physical growth peaks.
D. Many adolescents do not get enough
sleep.
E. Total sleep decreases in adults with a
de- crease in stage IV sleep.
F.Sleep is less sound in older adults, and
stage IV sleep may be absent.
5. A nurse is providing education in a senior
cen- ter on sleep and sleep hygiene in
older adults. What teaching point will
the nurse include?
A.Drinking a cup of regular tea at night
, ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
D. Many adolescents do not get enough sleep.
E. Total sleep decreases in adults with a decrease in stage IV
sleep.
F. Sleep is less sound in older adults, and stage IV sleep may be
absent.
C. Eating a bedtime snack high in tryptophan and carbohydrates
im- proves sleep.
solutions already passed
1. A nurse on a postpartum unit is
B. "Eye movements or groans
teaching new parents about newborn
during my baby's sleep is an
safety and sleep pat- terns. Which
emergency."
comment from a parent indicates further
teaching is required?
A. "I can expect my newborn to sleep an
aver- age of 16 to 24 hours a day."
B. "Eye movements or groans during my
baby's sleep is an emergency."
C. "It is essential that I place my infant on
their back to sleep."
D."I will not place pillows or blankets in
the crib to prevent suffocation."
2. A nurse observes involuntary muscle jerking in A. No action is necessary;
this is nor-
a sleeping patient. What action will the mal in stage 1 sleep.
nurse take next?
A.No action is necessary; this is normal
in stage 1 sleep.
B. Report the neurologic deficit to the
health care provider.
C. Lower the temperature in the
patient's room.
D.Awaken the patient, as this is an
indication of night terrors.
3. A nurse working the night shift is watching the C. It would be most diflcult
to awaken
monitors on a telemetry unit and them at this time.
observes a slight increase in a patient's E. This stage constitutes around
vital signs during 20%
,ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
sleep. Which of these points will the nurse cor- to 25% of total sleep.
relate to changes in vital signs? Select all
that apply.
A. They are aware of his surroundings at this
,ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
point. induces sleep.
B. They are in delta sleep at this time. B. Using alcohol
C. It would be most difficult to awaken moderately
them at this time. promotes a deep
D. This is most likely an NREM stage. sleep.
E. This stage constitutes around 20% to
25% of total sleep.
F.The muscles are relaxed in this stage.
4. A nurse working in a sleep lab
observes the developmental factors
that may affect sleep. Which
statements accurately describe these
variations? Select all that apply.
A. REM sleep constitutes much of the sleep
cy- cle of a preschool child.
B. By age 8 years, most children no longer
take naps.
C. Sleep needs usually decrease when
physical growth peaks.
D. Many adolescents do not get enough
sleep.
E. Total sleep decreases in adults with a
de- crease in stage IV sleep.
F.Sleep is less sound in older adults, and
stage IV sleep may be absent.
5. A nurse is providing education in a senior
cen- ter on sleep and sleep hygiene in
older adults. What teaching point will
the nurse include?
A.Drinking a cup of regular tea at night
, ECPI 164 exam 4 questions with complete
solutions already passed
D. Many adolescents do not get enough sleep.
E. Total sleep decreases in adults with a decrease in stage IV
sleep.
F. Sleep is less sound in older adults, and stage IV sleep may be
absent.
C. Eating a bedtime snack high in tryptophan and carbohydrates
im- proves sleep.
