Chpt 31: Comfort, Rest and Sleep Flashcards
sleep deprivation
tha mount and quality of sleep are reduced
pain
another name for discmfort
acute pain
pain that is felt suddenly from injury
distraction
a way to change a person’s center of attention
sleep
a state of unconsciousness,reduced voluntary muscle activity, and lowered metabolism
chronic pain
pain lastin glonger than 6 months. Constant or occurs off and on
relaxation
to to be free from mental of physical stress
comfort
state of well being. The person has no physical or emotional pain and is calm and at peace
rest
to be calm, at ease, relzxed. Free of anxiety and stress
guided imagery
creating and focusing on an image
REM sleep
stage of sleep when there is rapid eye movement
Insomnia
chronic condition in which the person cant sleep or stay asleep
circadian rhtyhm
daily rhythm is based on 24hr cycle
radiating pain
pain felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas
discomfort
to ache,hurt, be sore. aka pain
NREM
phase of sleep whre there is no rpaid eye movement
enuresis
urinary incontinence in bed at night
persistant pain
aka chronic pain
sleep walking
when person leaves bed and walks out
rest and sleep are needed to…
restore well being and energy
OBRA AND CMS REQUIREMENT related to comfort rest and sleep
adequate ventilation and room humidity
if pain is ignored or denied it may be because, the person thinks pain is a sign of weakness. Which factor that affects pain would this be
value or meaning of pain
a child may deal with pain by
restricting play or school activites
when a person tells you he.she has pain when coughing/breathing, this is…
a factor causing pain
if the nurse has given a erson pain med, its best if you give care how much later
30 min after med. given to give care
lotion is used for back message b/c…
reduces friction during the masage
you can help promote rest by doing what
-provide plenty of exercise to prevent weakness
- provide rest periods during or after to prevent weakness
-give complete hygiene and grooming measures quickly
spend time talking to person to distract him or her
some people function better in the morning because of
circadian system
what factor increases a need for sleep
illness
when a person takes sleeping pills, sleep may not do what?
restore the length of REM sleep
REM sleep is reduced
exercise should be avoided how many hours before sleep
2
who is act risk for sleep deprivation
ill, in pain.receiving hospital care
if a person has red,puffy eyes, coordination problems, report to the nurse b/c this means
s/s of sleep disorders
whats the room temp. have to be accoording to OBRA
71-81 F
