Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which sleep disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete
or partial awakening during the sleep period, accompanied by
sleepwalking or sleep terrors?
a) Insomnia
b) Narcolepsy
c) Sleep apnea
d) Parasomnia
2. A patient presents with excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep
paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations. Which sleep disorder is most
likely?
a) Insomnia
b) Restless legs syndrome
c) Narcolepsy
d) Delayed sleep phase syndrome
3. The nurse is assessing a patient who complains of difficulty initiating
and maintaining sleep, as well as non-restorative sleep. Which sleep
disorder is consistent with these symptoms?
a) Narcolepsy
b) Sleep apnea
c) Hypersomnia
d) Insomnia
4. Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of restless legs
syndrome?
a) Frequent awakening during the night
b) Abrupt awakening with a gasping or choking sensation
c) Unpleasant sensations in the legs, relieved by movement
, d) Difficulty staying awake during the daytime
5. A patient has difficulty falling asleep due to intrusive thoughts and
worries. This symptom is most consistent with which disorder?
a) Narcolepsy
b) Sleep apnea
c) Insomnia disorder
d) Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder
6. Which sleep disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete
or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to disrupted
sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness?
a) Sleep apnea
b) Insomnia
c) Parasomnia
d) Narcolepsy
7. The nurse is assessing a patient who reports a sudden loss of muscle
tone or control triggered by emotions such as laughter or anger. Which
sleep disorder is most likely?
a) Insomnia
b) Narcolepsy
c) Sleep apnea
d) Restless legs syndrome
8. Which of the following is a common treatment for sleep apnea?
a) Stimulant medication
b) Antidepressant medication
c) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
d) Benzodiazepine medication
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which sleep disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete
or partial awakening during the sleep period, accompanied by
sleepwalking or sleep terrors?
a) Insomnia
b) Narcolepsy
c) Sleep apnea
d) Parasomnia
2. A patient presents with excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep
paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations. Which sleep disorder is most
likely?
a) Insomnia
b) Restless legs syndrome
c) Narcolepsy
d) Delayed sleep phase syndrome
3. The nurse is assessing a patient who complains of difficulty initiating
and maintaining sleep, as well as non-restorative sleep. Which sleep
disorder is consistent with these symptoms?
a) Narcolepsy
b) Sleep apnea
c) Hypersomnia
d) Insomnia
4. Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of restless legs
syndrome?
a) Frequent awakening during the night
b) Abrupt awakening with a gasping or choking sensation
c) Unpleasant sensations in the legs, relieved by movement
, d) Difficulty staying awake during the daytime
5. A patient has difficulty falling asleep due to intrusive thoughts and
worries. This symptom is most consistent with which disorder?
a) Narcolepsy
b) Sleep apnea
c) Insomnia disorder
d) Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder
6. Which sleep disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete
or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to disrupted
sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness?
a) Sleep apnea
b) Insomnia
c) Parasomnia
d) Narcolepsy
7. The nurse is assessing a patient who reports a sudden loss of muscle
tone or control triggered by emotions such as laughter or anger. Which
sleep disorder is most likely?
a) Insomnia
b) Narcolepsy
c) Sleep apnea
d) Restless legs syndrome
8. Which of the following is a common treatment for sleep apnea?
a) Stimulant medication
b) Antidepressant medication
c) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
d) Benzodiazepine medication
