Deck 45: Activity and Exercise

Question 1

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with narcolepsy.Which intervention should the nurse include in this plan of care?

A)Encourage the client to take an over-the-counter medication to improve nighttime sleep.
B)Be certain the client has the prescription for modafinil (Provigil)filled.
C)Have the client purchase sodium oxybate (Xyrem)over the counter to prevent daytime drowsiness.
D)Be certain the client obtains antihistamines to control nasal stuffiness.

Answer 1

Be certain the client has the prescription for modafinil (Provigil)filled.

Question 2

The client who has obstructive sleep apnea is being treated with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)device,but has just been prescribed modafinil (Provigil).What client statement indicates that teaching about these therapies has been effective?

A)"I am so glad that I won't have to sleep in this machine anymore."
B)"Once I get regulated on the Provigil,I will wean myself off the CPAP."
C)"I will continue using my CPAP machine at night."
D)"I can turn down the pressure on my CPAP machine in about 1 week."

Answer 2

"I will continue using my CPAP machine at night."

Question 3

The nurse is working with a client to develop an expected outcome for the nursing diagnosis Disturbed Sleep Pattern,difficulty staying asleep related to anxiety secondary to multiple life stressors.Which expected outcome would be most applicable to this client's situation?

A)The client will sleep at least 8 hours each night.
B)The client will list three positive coping mechanisms for anxiety relief.
C)The client will report getting sufficient sleep to provide energy for daily activities.
D)The client will manifest less anxiety after taking prescribed medications.

Answer 3

The client will report getting sufficient sleep to provide energy for daily activities.

Question 4

The nurse is completing the admission assessment on a client who has obstructive sleep apnea.Which findings should the nurse expect when assessing this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Reddened uvula
B)Large soft palate
C)Obesity
D)Short neck
E)Deviated septum

Question 5

The parents of a 6-month-old tell the nurse that they are exhausted because their baby wakes up several times every night.What advice should the nurse give these parents?

A)Be certain that the baby is truly awake before picking him up for feeding.
B)Let the baby "cry it out" for a few nights until he can sleep through the night.
C)Continue to respond to the baby whenever he is restless during the night.
D)Bring the baby in for a possible sleep study to check for sleeping disorders.

Question 6

The nurse is admitting a critically ill client to the intensive care unit.What should the nurse ask regarding this client's sleep history?

A)No questions should be asked.
B)"When do you usually go to sleep?"
C)"Do you have any problems with sleeping?"
D)"What are your bedtime rituals?"

Question 7

A 5-year-old client has recurrent night terrors.What nursing intervention should the nurse use to help alleviate this problem?

A)Have the child walk around in the room when night terrors occur.
B)The next morning,ask the child to describe the event.
C)Have the child empty the bladder prior to going to bed.
D)Use an additional pillow behind the child's head at night.

Question 8

The client reports difficulty sleeping and awakening several times during the night.What intervention should the nurse recommend for the client when unable to sleep?

A)Get out of bed,go into another room,and pursue some relaxing activity until drowsy.
B)Get out of bed,go into another room,and exercise until tired before trying to go back to sleep.
C)Sit in bed and watch the bedroom television until drowsy.
D)Stay in bed with eyes closed and do some mental arithmetic until sleepy.

Question 9

The hospitalized client requests a bedtime snack.Which food should the nurse offer this client?

A)Hot chocolate
B)Tea and crackers
C)Cereal with milk
D)Chips and salsa

Question 10

A client complains of not being able to stay awake during the day even after sleeping throughout the night.What should the nurse suggestion to this client?

A)Go to your physician for a physical examination.
B)Go to a mental health professional for evaluation of possible depression.
C)Purchase an over-the-counter sleep aid to deepen nighttime sleep.
D)Drink more caffeinated beverages in the daytime to stay awake.

Question 11

The 70-year-old client tells the nurse,"I can go to sleep without a problem,but then I wake up in a couple of hours and can't go back to sleep." What nursing action would help promote rest and sleep in this client?

A)Have the client develop a bedtime ritual of quiet music and a glass of wine.
B)Encourage the client to avoid taking pain medication prior to sleep.
C)Evaluate if the client perceives sleeplessness to be a serious problem.
D)Have the client perform moderate exercises before bedtime.

Question 12

The client reports difficulty sleeping.Which environmental intervention should the nurse recommend?

A)Play soft music throughout the night.
B)Keep a television on in the bedroom.
C)Provide white noise with a fan.
D)Play a talk radio station.

Question 13

The client has complained of stiffness and muscle tension in his back.The nurse suggests a back rub,but the client declines the offer.What action should the nurse take?

A)Encourage the client to accept the back rub,saying how much it will relax the back muscles.
B)Document that the client is noncompliant with the nursing plan of care.
C)Accept the declination but tell the client to call if he changes his mind.
D)Instruct the UAP to rub the client's back while assisting him to change into a clean gown.

Question 14

A client questions why a medication that is used to treat Parkinson's disease has been prescribed for the diagnosis of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).What should the nurse do?

A)Contact the physician.
B)Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also used to treat PLMD.
C)Tell the client not to take the medication because there is most likely an error.
D)Check with the pharmacy to make sure the correct medication has been provided to the client

Question 15

The client who has sleep apnea reports falling asleep while driving,almost being involved in an accident,and frequent episodes of sleepwalking.What nursing diagnosis should be a priority for this client?

A)Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to difficulty staying asleep
B)Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange related to sleep apnea
C)Disturbed Thought Processes related to chronic insomnia
D)Risk for Injury related to somnambulism

Question 16

The client is being treated with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP)for sleep apnea.What finding indicates that this treatment has been helpful to the client?

A)The client has lost 7 pounds since treatment began.
B)The client sleeps so soundly that he snores.
C)The client's diabetes is now under control.
D)The client reports a decrease in morning headache.

Question 17

The client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien)for the short-term management of insomnia.What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

A)For best results,take the medication just prior to bedtime.
B)Take the medication at dinnertime to avoid gastric upset.
C)Do not take the medication with any liquid that contains calcium.
D)Drink an entire glass of water with the dose to avoid kidney stones.

Question 18

The mother of a newborn tells the nurse,"I am concerned about my baby.When she first goes to sleep,her eyes dart around under her eyelids,she doesn't breathe regularly,and she sometimes twitches." What advice should the nurse give this mother?

A)Please bring your baby in immediately for a checkup.
B)These are common behaviors in newborns and are normal.
C)You should ask the physician about these symptoms at your next checkup.
D)If your baby does this again,take her to the emergency department.

Question 19

A client tells the nurse that because of work and life responsibilities,sleep has "become optional." What is the best response the nurse should make to this client?

A)"Be sure to get extra sleep when you can."
B)"A lack of sleep can affect hormone levels and bodily functions."
C)"Everyone has different needs for sleep to in order to function."
D)"You must be very productive."

Question 20

The nurse is planning interventions for a client who has difficulty falling asleep.Which intervention regarding sleep times would be most helpful?

A)Maintain a regular bedtime and wake-up time for all days of the week.
B)If bedtime is delayed on one night,go to bed that much earlier the next night.
C)If daytime drowsiness occurs,go to bed earlier that night.
D)Sleep at least 1 hour later on mornings you don't have to go to work.

Question 21

A client tells the nurse about having problems falling and staying asleep.What should the nurse ask the client to gain more information about this client problem?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)"How often does this happen?"
B)"How much coffee do you drink each day?"
C)"How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?"
D)"When do you eat your evening meal?"
E)"What have you done to deal with this sleeping problem?"

Question 22

The nurse is assessing a client in the intensive care unit who is asleep.What physiological changes will the nurse observe in this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Lower respiratory rate
B)Increased muscle tension
C)Increased lower extremity edema
D)Lower blood pressure
E)Lower heart rate

Question 23

A client has not had uninterrupted sleep for several nights,and is irritable.What other assessment findings should the nurse associate with the client's lack of REM sleep?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Depression
B)Confusion
C)Disorientation
D)Impaired memory
E)Muscle weakness

Question 24

A client reports the need to urinate during the night and then not being able to fall back asleep.The nurse should document this assessment finding as which factor that influences sleep?

A)Illness
B)Stimulant
C)Diet
D)Lifestyle

Question 25

A client with diabetes asks the nurse why his blood glucose level is higher on days when he sleeps less.What should the nurse explain to the client?

A)During sleep,the hormone cortisol is inhibited.If sleep is interrupted,cortisol levels will remain elevated,impacting blood glucose.
B)Because the client is awake more,it is likely the client is eating more,which is impacting the blood glucose level.
C)There is no relationship between sleep and blood glucose levels.
D)The body needs cortisol for the extra energy created by the lack of sleep.

Question 26

The nurse,seeing a client asleep,turns off the television in the room.The client opens her eyes and says "I was watching that.I wasn't sleeping." The nurse realizes that the client was demonstrating which stage of NREM sleep?

A)IV
B)III
C)II
D)I

Question 27

The parent of a preschool-age child asks the nurse what can be done to reduce the number of nightmares the child experiences.What should the nurse suggest to this parent?

A)Provide hot chocolate prior to bedtime.
B)Limit or eliminate television.
C)Engage in a physical activity before bedtime.
D)Play a computer game before bedtime.

Question 28

A hospitalized client is being woken up every hour during the night for care and procedures.The nurse realizes that the lack of NREM sleep can have which physiological effect?

A)Decrease urine output
B)Increase thirst
C)Increase susceptibility to infection
D)Decrease heart rate

Question 29

A client who smokes cigarettes tells the nurse that sleep is light,and that he awakens easily.What should the nurse suggest to help this client with sleep?

A)Smoke no cigarettes 1 hour before sleep.
B)Smoke no cigarettes after the evening meal.
C)Limit the number of cigarettes smoked during the day.
D)Adjust to the lack of sleep,because those who smoke do not get sufficient sleep.

Question 30

A client is working two jobs,caring for aged parents,and maintaining a household for the family.The nurse realizes that this emotional stress will have what impact on the client's sleep?

A)More REM sleep
B)Less Stage 1 and Stage II NREM sleep
C)More NREM sleep
D)Less deep sleep and more awakenings during the night

Question 31

The nurse suspects that an adult is not getting an adequate amount of nightly sleep.What information caused the nurse to have this suspicion?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Enrolled in online classes
B)Raising two children ages 4 and 8
C)Experiences chronic pain from sciatica
D)Attends religious services every Sunday and Wednesday
E)Works one job steady night turn and another part-time late afternoon

Question 32

After an assessment,the nurse is concerned that an older client is experiencing changes in sleep.What findings did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Is wide awake around 3 am
B)Takes a nap after lunch every day
C)Returns to sleep after using the bathroom
D)Goes to sleep before 9 pm most evenings
E)Wakes up and looks at the clock every hour