Chapter 13
A patient who reported "a problem sleeping" shows an understanding of good sleep hygiene when a. doing 10 pushups before bed to encourage a "pleasant tiredness." b. seldom eating a bedtime snack. c. engaging in computer games as a prebed activity. d. limiting the afternoon nap to just 30 minutes.
D
During a routine physical examination, the patient reports, "I have problems falling asleep at night. I regularly engage in vigorous exercise to tire myself every evening." What response by the nurse is indicated? a. "Exercise is recommended and should be done immediately before bedtime to tire you out." b. "Exercise should only be done in the morning; otherwise, it can ruin your sleep." c. "A regular exercise regimen is helpful; it can deepen sleep, but it should not be done immediately before bedtime." d. "Exercise is helpful, but vigorous exercise can lead to restless leg syndrome, which can contribute to insomnia."
D
What is the difference between rest and sleep? a. Sleep occurs with rest. b. Rest is an extension of sleep. c. Rest occurs only in brief periods. d. Sleep is restorative and recuperative.
D
A 75-year-old woman asks a nurse, "I know I should be moving, but how much is the right amount of exercise for me?" The best response of the nurse is: a. "You need to engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on at least 5 days a week." b. "You need to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day of the week." c. "Because you are 75 years old, the recommendation is for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise three times a week." d. "There are no specific recommendations for someone of your age; just keep moving."
A
An older man has Alzheimer's disease, and his wife says he is up and wandering around the house at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the man's duration of sleep? a. Instruct the wife to increase his daily physical activity. b. Collaborate with the health care provider to administer a hypnotic medication. c. Teach the wife how to apply a vest restraint during sleep. d. Help the wife plan daily periods for napping and activity.
A
An older patient asks a nurse, "I really have trouble sleeping, and my doctor does not want to prescribe a sleeping pill for me. He says they are not good for older people. I really don't understand his response. Can you help me?" The best response by the nurse is: a. "Sleeping medications have many adverse effects in older people and only have minimal effects in improving sleep." b. "Prescription sleeping medications have many adverse effects in older people. Why don't you try using an over-the-counter medication?" c. "Sleeping medications do not provide any improvement in sleep for older people." d. "Sleep problems are common in older people. There really is nothing that you can do to help with that."
A
During the night, an older woman complains to the nurse that she has not slept more than 2 hours since admission to the hospital. Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the duration of this woman's sleep? a. Inquire about her sleep habits used at home. b. Suggest that she avoid napping during the day. c. Tell her that sleep is fragmented in older people. d. Offer a book to her or suggest watching a movie.
A
Which of the following is a true statement about sleep in older adults? a. The time spent in bed increases, but the time spent asleep decreases. b. The amount of leg movement during sleep remains steady throughout life. c. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep becomes more unevenly distributed with age. d. The amount of stage III sleep increases steadily throughout life.
A
An older adult who has a balance disorder and has sustained repeated falls is recommended to start an exercise program. Which of the following exercises would be most beneficial in improving balance in this individual? (Select all that apply.) a. Yoga b. Tai Chi c. Swimming d. Pilates e. Weight lifting
A, B
The nurse should encourage which of the following exercises to assist with balance for a patient who is at high risk for falls? (Select all that apply.) a. Tai Chi b. Use of resistance bands c. ROM activities d. Walking heel to toe
A, D
A nurse will be conducting an education session at the local senior citizen's center on the importance of physical activity. Which activities should the nurse include as an example of moderate-intensity aerobic activity? (Select all that apply.) a. Biking b. Range of motion (ROM) c. Weight lifting d. Dancing
A,D
Exercises are prescribed for older adults as therapy to improve which one of the following qualities? a. Relative intensity b. Muscle strength c. Muscle retraining d. Body sculpting
B
The nurse at an assisted-living facility uses the Exercise and Screening for You (EASY) tool to plan an exercise program for a female resident who is in good health except that her height has decreased inch. Which exercise safety tip from EASY calls for the nurse to assess the resident before planning care? a. Do not exercise a red, warm, or swollen joint. b. Avoid stretches that cause you to bend at the waist. c. Evaluate your surroundings for outdoor exercising. d. Begin by warming up with low- to moderate-intensity exercises.
B
The nurse completes an admission assessment on an older adult patient. The nurse identifies which factor that may contribute to sleep problems? a. Exposure to sunlight b. Polypharmacy c. Use of a sleep aid d. Decreased fluid intake
B
Which of the following is a true statement about sleeping in older adults? a. Older adults tend to fall asleep quickly but are awakened throughout the night. b. Sleep disturbances in older adults can be caused by chronic illness. c. Benzodiazepine agents are the medications of choice for sleep disorders. d. The times of day that medications are given has no effect on sleep disturbances.
B
An older woman maintains an active lifestyle playing various games with friends. She reports to the nurse that she experiences wakefulness during the night and an inability to fall asleep after waking up at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement to improve the quality of this woman's sleep? a. Recommend preparation for sleep. b. Suggest trying a cup of warm milk at bedtime. c. Inquire about her nightly sleep rituals. d. Propose volunteer work at a thrift shop.
C
When an older adult patient is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS), the nurse is confident that patient education on the condition's contributing factors has been effective when the patient states: a. "A warm bath at night instead of in the morning is my new routine." b. "Eating a banana at breakfast assures me the potassium I need." c. "I've cut way back on my caffeinated coffee, teas, and sodas." d. "I elevate my legs on a pillow to improve circulation."
C
The nurse observes that a male patient is snoring every night. Which should the nurse assess in this patient to diagnose the potential for sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.) a. Change in appetite b. Rituals for sleeping c. Number of daytime naps d. Headaches in the morning e. Irritability during the day f. Awakening during the night
C, D, E, F
