ATI: RN Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Assessment 2.0 Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the most important benefit of adequate sleep for hospitalized patients?
A. Reduces medication needs
✔✔B. Promotes healing and improves immune function
C. Increases appetite
D. Eliminates the risk of pressure ulcers
Which intervention best promotes sleep in a hospital setting?
A. Leaving the lights on for safety
✔✔B. Dimming the lights and minimizing noise at night
C. Encouraging frequent visitors
D. Offering caffeine to prevent nightmares
Which of the following factors can negatively impact a patient’s ability to sleep?
✔✔A. Hospital routines and frequent interruptions
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,B. Low room temperature
C. Regular physical activity
D. Quiet surroundings
Which statement by a patient indicates a need for further teaching about sleep hygiene?
✔✔A. "I drink coffee right before bed to help me relax."
B. "I keep my bedroom dark and quiet."
C. "I avoid screen time before sleeping."
D. "I try to go to bed at the same time every night."
Which position is most likely to promote comfort and better sleep in a patient with back pain?
✔✔A. Lying on the side with a pillow between the knees
B. Sleeping flat on the back without support
C. Sitting upright in a recliner
D. Lying on the stomach with arms under the pillow
What is the nurse’s best response when a patient reports difficulty sleeping due to pain?
✔✔A. “I’ll assess your pain level and see if medication is needed.”
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, B. “Try to ignore the pain and close your eyes.”
C. “It’s normal to have pain at night in the hospital.”
D. “Pain usually goes away on its own during sleep.”
What is the most effective time for nurses to cluster care to promote uninterrupted sleep?
A. Early morning and early evening
✔✔B. Before the patient goes to sleep at night
C. Immediately after shift change
D. Every 2 hours throughout the night
What dietary recommendation can help promote restful sleep?
A. Drink sugary drinks before bed
✔✔B. Avoid heavy meals and caffeine in the evening
C. Eat spicy foods for faster digestion
D. Drink cold water to reduce restlessness
Which patient is at highest risk for sleep disturbances?
✔✔A. A patient receiving frequent vital signs checks overnight
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Assessment 2.0 Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the most important benefit of adequate sleep for hospitalized patients?
A. Reduces medication needs
✔✔B. Promotes healing and improves immune function
C. Increases appetite
D. Eliminates the risk of pressure ulcers
Which intervention best promotes sleep in a hospital setting?
A. Leaving the lights on for safety
✔✔B. Dimming the lights and minimizing noise at night
C. Encouraging frequent visitors
D. Offering caffeine to prevent nightmares
Which of the following factors can negatively impact a patient’s ability to sleep?
✔✔A. Hospital routines and frequent interruptions
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,B. Low room temperature
C. Regular physical activity
D. Quiet surroundings
Which statement by a patient indicates a need for further teaching about sleep hygiene?
✔✔A. "I drink coffee right before bed to help me relax."
B. "I keep my bedroom dark and quiet."
C. "I avoid screen time before sleeping."
D. "I try to go to bed at the same time every night."
Which position is most likely to promote comfort and better sleep in a patient with back pain?
✔✔A. Lying on the side with a pillow between the knees
B. Sleeping flat on the back without support
C. Sitting upright in a recliner
D. Lying on the stomach with arms under the pillow
What is the nurse’s best response when a patient reports difficulty sleeping due to pain?
✔✔A. “I’ll assess your pain level and see if medication is needed.”
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, B. “Try to ignore the pain and close your eyes.”
C. “It’s normal to have pain at night in the hospital.”
D. “Pain usually goes away on its own during sleep.”
What is the most effective time for nurses to cluster care to promote uninterrupted sleep?
A. Early morning and early evening
✔✔B. Before the patient goes to sleep at night
C. Immediately after shift change
D. Every 2 hours throughout the night
What dietary recommendation can help promote restful sleep?
A. Drink sugary drinks before bed
✔✔B. Avoid heavy meals and caffeine in the evening
C. Eat spicy foods for faster digestion
D. Drink cold water to reduce restlessness
Which patient is at highest risk for sleep disturbances?
✔✔A. A patient receiving frequent vital signs checks overnight
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