A patient is anxious about upcoming medical treatments and is having difficulty falling asleep. Which
nursing interventions would promote the patient's ability to sleep? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give the patient a back rub.
b. Take the patient for a brisk walk right before bedtime.
c. Provide a warm, quiet environment.
d. Encourage the patient to eat a large meal in the evening.
e. Give the patient a diet carbonated cola beverage.
f. Play soft music during the 30 minutes before bedtime. - Correct Answer a, c, f
The nurse providing education to a patient in the sleep lab understands that the most common type of
sleep apnea is caused by which of these factors?
a. Airway collapse
b. Lack of exercise
c. Dietary factors
d. Medication use - Correct Answer airway collapse
A mother brings her toddler for a well-child checkup and mentions that she is having a lot of trouble
getting the child to go to bed. The nurse understands that which interventions would promote good
sleep habits?
a. Establish and maintain a consistent bedtime routine.
b. Put the child to bed immediately after the evening meal.
c. Allow the child to stay up as long as desired to increase sleepiness.
d. Allow the child to sleep with the parents until the child is older. - Correct Answer establish and
maintain a consistent bedtime routine
The nurse is caring for a patient with stated difficulty sleeping after the death of his spouse of 56 years.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action?
a. Assess the patient for possible use of sedatives.
, b. Obtain a health history regarding sleep hygiene.
c. Assess the patient's nutritional habits and intake.
d. Contact the provider to request a sleep study. - Correct Answer obtain a health history regarding
sleep hygiene
The nurse is caring for a patient who states they have not been able to sleep while in the hospital. Which
action would be a priority to implement?
a. Administer a sleeping medication with the evening meal.
b. Restrict visitors for the patient in the evening.
c. Decrease noise around the patient during the night.
d. Offer a hot drink of regular tea at bedtime. - Correct Answer decrease noise around the pt during the
night
A nurse is working a night shift after several months of working day shift. What action does the nurse
take to protect patient safety?
a. Take a meal break at midnight.
b. Plan critical tasks for early in the shift.
c. Ask another nurse to administer all medications.
d. Turn up lights on the unit to maintain alertness. - Correct Answer plan critical tasks for early in the
shift
At a routine clinic visit, an athlete training for a major sports event reports difficulty sleeping that is
affecting the training schedule. What would be the best recommendation by the nurse for this patient
to promote sleep?
a. Increase the use of electrolyte-enriched drinks to increase stamina.
b. Obtain a short-term prescription for sleeping medications.
c. Plan to arise later in the morning to accommodate sleep changes.
d. Avoid vigorous exercise for at least 2 hours before bedtime. - Correct Answer avoid vigorous exercise
for at least 2 hours before bedtime
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Which statement by
the patient best demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
nursing interventions would promote the patient's ability to sleep? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give the patient a back rub.
b. Take the patient for a brisk walk right before bedtime.
c. Provide a warm, quiet environment.
d. Encourage the patient to eat a large meal in the evening.
e. Give the patient a diet carbonated cola beverage.
f. Play soft music during the 30 minutes before bedtime. - Correct Answer a, c, f
The nurse providing education to a patient in the sleep lab understands that the most common type of
sleep apnea is caused by which of these factors?
a. Airway collapse
b. Lack of exercise
c. Dietary factors
d. Medication use - Correct Answer airway collapse
A mother brings her toddler for a well-child checkup and mentions that she is having a lot of trouble
getting the child to go to bed. The nurse understands that which interventions would promote good
sleep habits?
a. Establish and maintain a consistent bedtime routine.
b. Put the child to bed immediately after the evening meal.
c. Allow the child to stay up as long as desired to increase sleepiness.
d. Allow the child to sleep with the parents until the child is older. - Correct Answer establish and
maintain a consistent bedtime routine
The nurse is caring for a patient with stated difficulty sleeping after the death of his spouse of 56 years.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action?
a. Assess the patient for possible use of sedatives.
, b. Obtain a health history regarding sleep hygiene.
c. Assess the patient's nutritional habits and intake.
d. Contact the provider to request a sleep study. - Correct Answer obtain a health history regarding
sleep hygiene
The nurse is caring for a patient who states they have not been able to sleep while in the hospital. Which
action would be a priority to implement?
a. Administer a sleeping medication with the evening meal.
b. Restrict visitors for the patient in the evening.
c. Decrease noise around the patient during the night.
d. Offer a hot drink of regular tea at bedtime. - Correct Answer decrease noise around the pt during the
night
A nurse is working a night shift after several months of working day shift. What action does the nurse
take to protect patient safety?
a. Take a meal break at midnight.
b. Plan critical tasks for early in the shift.
c. Ask another nurse to administer all medications.
d. Turn up lights on the unit to maintain alertness. - Correct Answer plan critical tasks for early in the
shift
At a routine clinic visit, an athlete training for a major sports event reports difficulty sleeping that is
affecting the training schedule. What would be the best recommendation by the nurse for this patient
to promote sleep?
a. Increase the use of electrolyte-enriched drinks to increase stamina.
b. Obtain a short-term prescription for sleeping medications.
c. Plan to arise later in the morning to accommodate sleep changes.
d. Avoid vigorous exercise for at least 2 hours before bedtime. - Correct Answer avoid vigorous exercise
for at least 2 hours before bedtime
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Which statement by
the patient best demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
