NURSING 120 FINAL EXAM CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Older adults have an easy time falling asleep and staying sleep?
Answer: False they have a harder time Falling asleep because of
melatonin
◉ Which of the following is a Parasomia Answer: Enuresis
◉ When does parasomia occur? Answer: Usually in stage 3
◉ What distinguishes sleep from rest? Answer: Sleep is a cyclical
state of altered consciousness with decreased motor activity and
perception, it involves a shift of consciousness rest does not
◉ What part of the brain regulates alertness and transitions
between sleep/wake? Answer: Reticular activating system(RAS)
◉ During which stage of sleep does vivid dreaming occur? Answer:
REM Sleep is associated with rapid eye movement and vivid dreams
,◉ What lifestyle factor most negatively affect sleep? Answer:
Caffeine use is a stimulant and disrupt sleep onset
◉ A patient working night shifts is fatigued during the day .What is
the cause Answer: Circadian rhythm disruption
◉ What nursing intervention best supports help in hospitalized
clients Answer: Cluster care activities that reduces unnecessary
sleep interruptions.
◉ What disorders involves brief cessation of breathing during sleep?
Answer: Sleep apnea leads to fragmented sleep and hypoxia
◉ What sleep disorder involves daytime sleep attacks ? Answer:
Narcolepsy and is controlled by central nervous system stimulants,
such as methylphenidate
◉ Which disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness
without cause Answer: Hypersomnia may be linked to depression
◉ What is a key nursing safety concern ? Answer: Risk for injury
because it may occur during activities like driving
,◉ What are some examples of parasomnias? Answer: Sleepwalking
,night terrors, enerusis, bruxism
◉ What's Bruxism? Answer: It is the grinding and clenching of teeth
while asleep.It usually occurs during stage II NREM sleep
◉ What food group promotes sleep Answer: Foods high in
tryptophan which is precursor to serotonin and melatonin
◉ What sleep disorder is most often seen in children and includes
nights terrors Answer: Parasomnias
◉ Clients reports difficulty falling asleep for 3+ weeks. Which
disorder is suspected? Answer: Chronic insomnia
◉ Which assessment should the nurse prioritize for sleep evaluation
Answer: Ask about sleep patterns and rituals
◉ A client report snoring and daytime fatigue. What condition is
suspected Answer: OSA obstructive sleep apnea
◉ What is the best time to sleep ? Answer: Based on your circadian
rhythm
, ◉ Which disorder can develop from frequent sleep interruptions in
ICU patients Answer: Delirium or cognitive dysfunction
◉ A patient is newly prescribed a CPAP. What education should the
nurse provide? Answer: Importance of consistent nightly use
◉ What's the priority nursing intervention for a client who
sleepwalks Answer: Ensure the environment is safe to prevent injury
◉ What is the key difference between religion and spirituality?
Answer: Religion is a structured set of beliefs and practices ("map"),
while spirituality is a personal journey to find meaning and purpose
("journey").
◉ A client states they have "no religious preference." What does this
mean Answer: It means the client does not follow the tenets of a
specific faith—not necessarily that they are nonbelievers.
◉ What are the three core components of spirituality? Answer:
Faith, hope, and compassionate love.
◉ True or False: A miracle must involve a physical cure. Answer:
False. A miracle can reflect the presence of the transcendent and
doesn't necessarily involve a cure.
EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Older adults have an easy time falling asleep and staying sleep?
Answer: False they have a harder time Falling asleep because of
melatonin
◉ Which of the following is a Parasomia Answer: Enuresis
◉ When does parasomia occur? Answer: Usually in stage 3
◉ What distinguishes sleep from rest? Answer: Sleep is a cyclical
state of altered consciousness with decreased motor activity and
perception, it involves a shift of consciousness rest does not
◉ What part of the brain regulates alertness and transitions
between sleep/wake? Answer: Reticular activating system(RAS)
◉ During which stage of sleep does vivid dreaming occur? Answer:
REM Sleep is associated with rapid eye movement and vivid dreams
,◉ What lifestyle factor most negatively affect sleep? Answer:
Caffeine use is a stimulant and disrupt sleep onset
◉ A patient working night shifts is fatigued during the day .What is
the cause Answer: Circadian rhythm disruption
◉ What nursing intervention best supports help in hospitalized
clients Answer: Cluster care activities that reduces unnecessary
sleep interruptions.
◉ What disorders involves brief cessation of breathing during sleep?
Answer: Sleep apnea leads to fragmented sleep and hypoxia
◉ What sleep disorder involves daytime sleep attacks ? Answer:
Narcolepsy and is controlled by central nervous system stimulants,
such as methylphenidate
◉ Which disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness
without cause Answer: Hypersomnia may be linked to depression
◉ What is a key nursing safety concern ? Answer: Risk for injury
because it may occur during activities like driving
,◉ What are some examples of parasomnias? Answer: Sleepwalking
,night terrors, enerusis, bruxism
◉ What's Bruxism? Answer: It is the grinding and clenching of teeth
while asleep.It usually occurs during stage II NREM sleep
◉ What food group promotes sleep Answer: Foods high in
tryptophan which is precursor to serotonin and melatonin
◉ What sleep disorder is most often seen in children and includes
nights terrors Answer: Parasomnias
◉ Clients reports difficulty falling asleep for 3+ weeks. Which
disorder is suspected? Answer: Chronic insomnia
◉ Which assessment should the nurse prioritize for sleep evaluation
Answer: Ask about sleep patterns and rituals
◉ A client report snoring and daytime fatigue. What condition is
suspected Answer: OSA obstructive sleep apnea
◉ What is the best time to sleep ? Answer: Based on your circadian
rhythm
, ◉ Which disorder can develop from frequent sleep interruptions in
ICU patients Answer: Delirium or cognitive dysfunction
◉ A patient is newly prescribed a CPAP. What education should the
nurse provide? Answer: Importance of consistent nightly use
◉ What's the priority nursing intervention for a client who
sleepwalks Answer: Ensure the environment is safe to prevent injury
◉ What is the key difference between religion and spirituality?
Answer: Religion is a structured set of beliefs and practices ("map"),
while spirituality is a personal journey to find meaning and purpose
("journey").
◉ A client states they have "no religious preference." What does this
mean Answer: It means the client does not follow the tenets of a
specific faith—not necessarily that they are nonbelievers.
◉ What are the three core components of spirituality? Answer:
Faith, hope, and compassionate love.
◉ True or False: A miracle must involve a physical cure. Answer:
False. A miracle can reflect the presence of the transcendent and
doesn't necessarily involve a cure.
