Sleep Flashcards
5 sleep hygiene nurse interventions
Sleep schedule Exercise Diet Sleep environment Bedtime routine
3 tips for sleep schedule
Sleep same time each night
Avoid naps during day
Exposure to natural light
Exercise increase
NREM and REM sleep
High intensity exercise should be performed at least…
2 hours before bed
Relaxing exercise like yoga will help can be performed within the hour
Initiate a healthy night’s sleep
Having these meals can interfere with falling and staying asleep
large, heavy, or spicy meals
Going to bed __ can make hard to sleep
Hungry
__ __ and __ can promote sleep
Complex carbs and tryptophan
Avoid __ and __
caffeine and nicotine
__ can make falling asleep easier but will interfere with sleep cycle
Alcohol
__ consumption should be limited in the evening
Fluid
Most people prefer a __ and __ room
dark and quiet
__ and __ may prefer a small night light
infants and older adults
Bed should provide __ and linens
support
freedom of movement
__ __ while sleeping should prevent muscle strain and discomfort
body alignment
Bed should be used for __ and __ only
sleep and sex
May include bathing, story time, music, snuggles, too or blanket
bedtime routines for children
Helping and relaxing activities before bed (5)
Reading, warm bath, light snack, aromatherapy, music
3 nursing interventions for sleep inpatient
Routine
Noise control
Evening care
2 nonpharmacologic interventions for insomnia
Sleep restriction. Staying in bed only when asleep
Cognitive therapy to relax before bedtime
Nonpharm intervention for hyperinsomnia
Focus on correcting underlying medical condition
Nonpharm interventions for narcolepsy
Regular exercise
Regular sleep routine
Light meals increase protein and vitamins
Nonpharm intervent for narcolepsy - what to avoid
Alcohol
Heavy meals
Long distance driving
Long periods of sitting
Obstructive sleep apnea nonpharm interventions
Improve sleep, decrease weight
May be prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea
CPAP device
Patients may report during CPAP use
Skin irritation, discomfort, claustrophobic sensation
Nonpharm interventions for restless leg syndrome
Decrease caffeine Decrease alcohol Walking Leg massages Deep knee bends
Nonpharm interventions for sleep terrors
Sleep schedule Sleep hygiene Relaxation therapy CBT Hypnosis
4 common categories of sleep medication
Sedative hypnotics
Benzodiazepines
Melatonin receptor agents
Antidepressants
Antihistamines can be used for sleep for..
a couple days
2 examples for antihistamines to be used for sleep
Benadryl and unisom
Side effects of antihistamines
Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth/throat
Precautions RN should take if patient on sleep meds
Bed low, handrails in place, night light on, call light
