NU254 NUR2571 Mod 4 Quiz PNII

• Question 1 0.5 out of 0.5 points A nurse assesses a patient who reports waking up feeling very tired, even after 8 hours of good sleep. What action would the nurse take first? Selected Answer: b. Ask the patient if he or she has ever been evaluated for sleep apnea. Answers: a. Tell the patient not to drink beverages with caffeine before bed. b. Ask the patient if he or she has ever been evaluated for sleep apnea. c. Contact the provider for a prescription for sleep medication. d. Educate the patient to sleep upright in a reclining chair. Response Feedback: Patients are usually unaware that they have sleep apnea, but it would be suspected in people who have persistent daytime sleepiness and report waking up tired. Causes of the problem would be assessed before the patient is offered suggestions for treatment. • Question 2 0.5 out of 0.5 points A nurse assesses patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient is at greatest risk for development of obstructive sleep apnea? Selected Answer: c. A 55-year-old woman who is 50 lbs (23 kg) overweight Answers: a. A 73-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus b. A 26-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant c. A 55-year-old woman who is 50 lbs (23 kg) overweight d. A 42-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux disease Response Feedback: The patient at highest risk would be the one who is extremely overweight. None of the other patients have risk factors for sleep apnea.