Caring: Older Adults: Sleep Questions

Question 1

Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching on sleep hygiene?
A) “I’m going to do my exercises before I eat dinner.”

B) “I’m going to go to bed every night at about the same time.”

C) “I set my alarm to get up at the same time every morning.”

D) “I moved my computer to the bedroom so I could work before I go to sleep.”

Answer 1

D.

Question 2

The patient reports episodes of sleepwalking to the nurse. Through understanding of the sleep cycle, the nurse recognizes that sleepwalking occurs during which sleep phase?
A) Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

B) Stage 1 non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep

C) Stage 4 NREM sleep

D) Transition period from NREM to REM sleep

Answer 2

C.

Question 3

Which statement made by an older adult best demonstrates understanding of taking a sleep medication?
A) “I’ll take the sleep medicine for 4 or 5 weeks until my sleep problems disappear.”

B) “Sleep medicines won’t cause any sleep problems once I stop taking them.”

C) “I’ll talk to my health care provider before I use an over-the-counter sleep medication.”

D) “I’ll contact my health care provider if I feel extremely sleepy in the mornings.”

Answer 3

C.