Sleep Patterns Vocabulary

A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about the proper techniques of an abdominal assessment. Which order of assessment indicated effective learning? A. I will assess for bowel motility by auscultation B. I will inspect the surface motion of the abdomen C. I will note the position of the umbilicus D. I will palpate to assess for any abdominal tenderness

A. I will inspect the surface motion of the abdomen B. I will note the position of the umbilicus C. I will assess for bowel motility by auscultation D. I will palpate to assess for any abdominal tenderness

A client reports sleeping until noon every day and taking frequent naps during the rest of the day. Initially, which action would the nurse take? A. encourage the client to exercise during the day B. arrange a referral for a thorough medical evaluation C. explain that this behavior is an attempt to avoid facing daily responsibilities D. identify that the client is describing clinical findings associated with narcolepsy

B. arrange a referral for a thorough medical evaluation Hypersomnia: commonly caused by CNS damage or certain kidney, liver, or metabolic disorders

which symptoms are associated with sleep deprivation?

nocturia sleep apnea

What is the best description of the sleep pattern for a normal adult?

an adult has four to six sleep cycles each with NREM

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

lack of airflow through the nose and or mouth

Is a decrease of up to 20 bpm during NREM sleep normal?

yes it is considered a normal finding