BSN 425 Sleep Disturbances in the Older
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Question 1 of 3
Match the sleep characteristic with
the stage of NREM sleep.
Slowed pulse
Stage 3
Rapid eye movement
REM sleep
Slow eye movements
Stage 2
Rare body movements
Stage 4
Question 2 of 3 It lasts for more than a month.
Which statements accurately Chronic insomnia often lasts for more than
reflect a
chronic insomnia? month.
Select all that apply. It is related to environmental factors.
It lasts for a few nights. Chronic insomnia is often related to
It lasts for more than a month. environmental
It is related to situational stresses. factors.
It is related to environmental
factors.
It is related to an acute medical
problem.
,Question 3 of 3 Periodic limb movements in sleep
Which is a cause for the increased Periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS)
nocturnal awakenings associated is just
with the aging process? one of the causes of increases in nocturnal
Daytime napping awakenings that occurs associated with
Natural circadian rhythm the aging
Length of time to fall asleep process.
Periodic limb movements in sleep
Question 1 of 3 Asking the patient about sleep quality
The nurse provides care for an When providing care to an older adult
older patient
adult client experiencing frequent experiencing any type of sleep
nocturnal awakening. Which is the disturbance, the
first action the nurse implements first action from the nurse is to take a sleep
for history.
this patient? One question that is included in the sleep
Asking the patient about sleep history is
quality asking the patient to describe the sleep
Recommending the patient start a quality.
sleep diary
Scheduling a polysomnography for
the patient
Assessing the patient using the
Stanford Sleep Scale
, Question 2 of 3 Encouraging the patient to listen to music
Which action does the nurse Encouraging the patient to listen to music
implement to support the older is an
adult action that supports the patient's bedtime
patient's bedtime routines and routine
rituals and rituals, as soft music may calm prior to
to enhance sleep hygiene? sleep.
Assessing for symptoms indicating
pain
Reducing light in the sleep
environment
Encouraging the patient to listen to
music
Decreasing noise in the patient's
bedroom
Question 3 of 3 Milk
Which beverage does the nurse Milk is an alternative beverage that does
recommend during the day for an not
older adult with an evening fluid contain caffeine. The nurse can
restriction related to nocturia? recommend milk
Milk for the older adult patient who may be at
Beer risk for
Soda dehydration due to evening fluid restriction
Coffee implemented to treat nocturia.
Adult Exam Questions and Answers with
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 3
Match the sleep characteristic with
the stage of NREM sleep.
Slowed pulse
Stage 3
Rapid eye movement
REM sleep
Slow eye movements
Stage 2
Rare body movements
Stage 4
Question 2 of 3 It lasts for more than a month.
Which statements accurately Chronic insomnia often lasts for more than
reflect a
chronic insomnia? month.
Select all that apply. It is related to environmental factors.
It lasts for a few nights. Chronic insomnia is often related to
It lasts for more than a month. environmental
It is related to situational stresses. factors.
It is related to environmental
factors.
It is related to an acute medical
problem.
,Question 3 of 3 Periodic limb movements in sleep
Which is a cause for the increased Periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS)
nocturnal awakenings associated is just
with the aging process? one of the causes of increases in nocturnal
Daytime napping awakenings that occurs associated with
Natural circadian rhythm the aging
Length of time to fall asleep process.
Periodic limb movements in sleep
Question 1 of 3 Asking the patient about sleep quality
The nurse provides care for an When providing care to an older adult
older patient
adult client experiencing frequent experiencing any type of sleep
nocturnal awakening. Which is the disturbance, the
first action the nurse implements first action from the nurse is to take a sleep
for history.
this patient? One question that is included in the sleep
Asking the patient about sleep history is
quality asking the patient to describe the sleep
Recommending the patient start a quality.
sleep diary
Scheduling a polysomnography for
the patient
Assessing the patient using the
Stanford Sleep Scale
, Question 2 of 3 Encouraging the patient to listen to music
Which action does the nurse Encouraging the patient to listen to music
implement to support the older is an
adult action that supports the patient's bedtime
patient's bedtime routines and routine
rituals and rituals, as soft music may calm prior to
to enhance sleep hygiene? sleep.
Assessing for symptoms indicating
pain
Reducing light in the sleep
environment
Encouraging the patient to listen to
music
Decreasing noise in the patient's
bedroom
Question 3 of 3 Milk
Which beverage does the nurse Milk is an alternative beverage that does
recommend during the day for an not
older adult with an evening fluid contain caffeine. The nurse can
restriction related to nocturia? recommend milk
Milk for the older adult patient who may be at
Beer risk for
Soda dehydration due to evening fluid restriction
Coffee implemented to treat nocturia.
