NSG 3130 (funds) Exam 2 Study Guide Of Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Narcolepsy - Answer-chronic neurologic disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate
the sleep-wake cycle normally, resulting in uncontrollable onset of sleep or loss of awareness
signs and symptoms of narcolepsy - Answer--daytime sleepiness
-cataplexy (sudden loss of voluntary muscle tone)
-hallucinations during sleep or on awakening
-brief episodes of total paralysis at the beginning or end of sleep
Diagnosis for those with sensory impairments - Answer-chronic confusion
impaired verbal communication
risk for social isolation
chronic confusion - Answer-alert and oriented to person only; unable to express his/her
needs by repeats questions asked or responds with unrelated comments; spouse states
patient wanders frequents
impaired verbal communication - Answer-alterations of the CNS, cerebrovascular accident
(CVA), inability to recognize words or understand questions
risk for isolation - Answer-alterations in mental status, dementia, sad affect, states "I feel so
alone"
assessment for sleep patterns (what do we ask?) - Answer--how have you been sleeping?
-do you have any bedtime routines?
-what time do you usually go to bed?
-What time do you usually wake up?
-How long does it take for you to fall asleep?
, -Do you often wake up during the night? How often? What do you do?
-Do you have enough energy to complete your tasks during the day?
-Do you take naps during the day? For how long?
-What is your normal eating pattern?
-Do you drink beverages with caffeine, such as colas, coffee, or tea?
-Does your sleep partner comment about your sleep? Snoring? Pauses in breathing?
-What do you do to help yourself fall asleep? Use of OTC meds? Prescriptions?
Activities for bedrest/sensory deprivation patients - Answer--provide social interaction
-encouraging enjoyable activities (TV, puzzle, reading)
-tactile stimulation
-giving a back rub during a bath
Interventions for orientation - Answer--use of clock
-calendar
-statements about the location or name of the hospital and why pt is in facility
circadian rhythm - Answer-day-night, 24 hour cycle, influences patterns of biologic and
behavioral functions
Diurnal - Answer-primarily active during the day. Humans normally considered diurnal
nocturnal - Answer-most active at night
the ____ affects body temp, endocrine functions, BP, sleep, and other functions - Answer-
circadian rhythm
factors that affect the circadian rhythm - Answer--daily routines
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Narcolepsy - Answer-chronic neurologic disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate
the sleep-wake cycle normally, resulting in uncontrollable onset of sleep or loss of awareness
signs and symptoms of narcolepsy - Answer--daytime sleepiness
-cataplexy (sudden loss of voluntary muscle tone)
-hallucinations during sleep or on awakening
-brief episodes of total paralysis at the beginning or end of sleep
Diagnosis for those with sensory impairments - Answer-chronic confusion
impaired verbal communication
risk for social isolation
chronic confusion - Answer-alert and oriented to person only; unable to express his/her
needs by repeats questions asked or responds with unrelated comments; spouse states
patient wanders frequents
impaired verbal communication - Answer-alterations of the CNS, cerebrovascular accident
(CVA), inability to recognize words or understand questions
risk for isolation - Answer-alterations in mental status, dementia, sad affect, states "I feel so
alone"
assessment for sleep patterns (what do we ask?) - Answer--how have you been sleeping?
-do you have any bedtime routines?
-what time do you usually go to bed?
-What time do you usually wake up?
-How long does it take for you to fall asleep?
, -Do you often wake up during the night? How often? What do you do?
-Do you have enough energy to complete your tasks during the day?
-Do you take naps during the day? For how long?
-What is your normal eating pattern?
-Do you drink beverages with caffeine, such as colas, coffee, or tea?
-Does your sleep partner comment about your sleep? Snoring? Pauses in breathing?
-What do you do to help yourself fall asleep? Use of OTC meds? Prescriptions?
Activities for bedrest/sensory deprivation patients - Answer--provide social interaction
-encouraging enjoyable activities (TV, puzzle, reading)
-tactile stimulation
-giving a back rub during a bath
Interventions for orientation - Answer--use of clock
-calendar
-statements about the location or name of the hospital and why pt is in facility
circadian rhythm - Answer-day-night, 24 hour cycle, influences patterns of biologic and
behavioral functions
Diurnal - Answer-primarily active during the day. Humans normally considered diurnal
nocturnal - Answer-most active at night
the ____ affects body temp, endocrine functions, BP, sleep, and other functions - Answer-
circadian rhythm
factors that affect the circadian rhythm - Answer--daily routines
-work
