NR 226 NCLEX QUIZ ANSWERS Ch. 42 Sleep | VERIFIED ANSWERS

d) REM e) 6. Which nursing observation of the patient in intensive care indicates that the patient is sleeping comfortably? a) Eyes closed, lying quietly, respirations 12, heart rate 60 b) t c) Eyes closed, tossing in bed, respirations 18, heart rate 80 d) Eyes closed, mumbling to self, respirations 16, heart rate 68 e) Eyes closed, lying straight in bed, respirations 22, heart rate 66 7. The nurse is discussing with a new mother the sleep requirements of a neonate. Which of these comments would indicate that the patient has an understanding of the neonate’s sleeping pattern? a) “I can’t wait to get the baby home to play with the brothers and sisters.” b) “I will ask my mom to come after the first week, when the baby is more alert.” c) d) “I will get the baby on a sleeping schedule the first week while my mom is here.” e) “I won’t be able to nap during the day because the baby will be awake.” 8. The nurse is discussing lack of sleep with a middle-aged adult. The nurse recognizes that insomnia in this age group is commonly due to: