NUR 125 Module 13: Stress, Sleep, and Therapeutic
Environment UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What physical illnesses can influence rest and sleep? Pain, breathing difficulties, nocturia, chronic disease symptoms
Which medications and substances can affect sleep? Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, decongestants, beta blockers, antidepressants
How can lifestyle choices impact sleep? Shift work, irregular schedules, exercise right before bed
What emotional stressors can disrupt sleep? Anxiety, depression, worry, grief
What environmental factors can influence sleep quality? Noise, light, temperature, bed comfort, number of people in room
How do sleep patterns affect rest and sleep? Habits over time, bedtime rituals, naps
What food and fluid intake considerations can impact Heavy meals before bed, caffeine late, large fluid intake leading to nocturia
sleep?
What nursing strategy promotes comfort for better rest Control pain, pillows, bedding, reduce nighttime interruptions.
and sleep?
How can the environment be controlled to promote rest Dim lights, reduce noise, adjust temperature, limit alarms.
and sleep?
What is a recommended bedtime routine to promote rest Engage in relaxing activities.
and sleep?
What stimulants should be limited to promote better Caffeine, nicotine, heavy meals close to bedtime.
sleep?
, What relaxation techniques can be encouraged to Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery.
promote sleep?
What nursing strategy involves organizing care to Cluster care.
promote rest?
What daytime activity can be promoted to enhance sleep Encourage daytime activity.
quality?
Nurse's role in creating a therapeutic environment Safe - Reduce hazards, clear pathways;
Comfortable - Lighting, temperature, quiet;
Supportive - Emotional support, privacy, personal items;
Culturally sensitive - Honor cultural rituals;
Individualized - Tailor to patient preferences/condition.
What should be assessed when applying clinical Perception of stressor, coping history, physical/emotional symptoms
judgment in stress management?
What factors should be considered when selecting stress Age, culture, health status, problem- vs emotion-focused preference
management strategies?
What are some physical strategies for stress Exercise, yoga
management?
What are some cognitive strategies for stress Mindfulness, positive reframing
management?
What are some social strategies for stress management? Support groups
What are some behavioral strategies for stress Time management, assertiveness
management?
What should be done after selecting stress management Evaluate and adapt
strategies?
What is a common effect of stress in the workplace on Burnout - Emotional exhaustion, poor decisions, loss of identity.
nurses related to emotional state?
What is compassion fatigue and its effects on nurses? Compassion fatigue - Hopelessness, anxiety, decreased empathy.
How does stress in the workplace affect nurses' Decreased performance - Errors, poor outcomes.
performance?
What physical illnesses can result from workplace stress Physical illness - Hypertension, insomnia, fatigue.
in nurses?
What is a consequence of stress in the workplace for Turnover - Absenteeism, leaving.
nurse turnover?
Environment UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What physical illnesses can influence rest and sleep? Pain, breathing difficulties, nocturia, chronic disease symptoms
Which medications and substances can affect sleep? Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, decongestants, beta blockers, antidepressants
How can lifestyle choices impact sleep? Shift work, irregular schedules, exercise right before bed
What emotional stressors can disrupt sleep? Anxiety, depression, worry, grief
What environmental factors can influence sleep quality? Noise, light, temperature, bed comfort, number of people in room
How do sleep patterns affect rest and sleep? Habits over time, bedtime rituals, naps
What food and fluid intake considerations can impact Heavy meals before bed, caffeine late, large fluid intake leading to nocturia
sleep?
What nursing strategy promotes comfort for better rest Control pain, pillows, bedding, reduce nighttime interruptions.
and sleep?
How can the environment be controlled to promote rest Dim lights, reduce noise, adjust temperature, limit alarms.
and sleep?
What is a recommended bedtime routine to promote rest Engage in relaxing activities.
and sleep?
What stimulants should be limited to promote better Caffeine, nicotine, heavy meals close to bedtime.
sleep?
, What relaxation techniques can be encouraged to Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery.
promote sleep?
What nursing strategy involves organizing care to Cluster care.
promote rest?
What daytime activity can be promoted to enhance sleep Encourage daytime activity.
quality?
Nurse's role in creating a therapeutic environment Safe - Reduce hazards, clear pathways;
Comfortable - Lighting, temperature, quiet;
Supportive - Emotional support, privacy, personal items;
Culturally sensitive - Honor cultural rituals;
Individualized - Tailor to patient preferences/condition.
What should be assessed when applying clinical Perception of stressor, coping history, physical/emotional symptoms
judgment in stress management?
What factors should be considered when selecting stress Age, culture, health status, problem- vs emotion-focused preference
management strategies?
What are some physical strategies for stress Exercise, yoga
management?
What are some cognitive strategies for stress Mindfulness, positive reframing
management?
What are some social strategies for stress management? Support groups
What are some behavioral strategies for stress Time management, assertiveness
management?
What should be done after selecting stress management Evaluate and adapt
strategies?
What is a common effect of stress in the workplace on Burnout - Emotional exhaustion, poor decisions, loss of identity.
nurses related to emotional state?
What is compassion fatigue and its effects on nurses? Compassion fatigue - Hopelessness, anxiety, decreased empathy.
How does stress in the workplace affect nurses' Decreased performance - Errors, poor outcomes.
performance?
What physical illnesses can result from workplace stress Physical illness - Hypertension, insomnia, fatigue.
in nurses?
What is a consequence of stress in the workplace for Turnover - Absenteeism, leaving.
nurse turnover?
