Exam 19: Sleep Disorders: Dyssomnias and Parasomnias

Which outcome is appropriate for an adult patient recently diagnosed with primary insomnia?

A patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)is being discharged.What patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?

Which physical assessment finding is supportive of a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea?

Which intervention will best assess a narcoleptic patient for a commonly recognized comorbid psychiatric disorder?

Which suggestions would be included when educating a patient concerning the management of a circadian rhythm sleep disorder? Select all that apply.

A patient tells the nurse,"I take herbal products like melatonin and valerian to help sleep." Which response will the nurse make to the patient?

Which patient statement would support a diagnosis of a circadian rhythm sleep disturbance?

Which comorbid conditions have been associated with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply.

When the family of a child diagnosed with a nightmare disorder asks the nurse about prognosis,the nurse replies with the knowledge that:

Which assessment observation would not support a diagnosis of narcolepsy?

During the assessment interview,a patient tells the nurse he has "sleep problems." Which question will assess for the use of substances that affect the quality of sleep? Select all that apply.

A 10-year-old is diagnosed with somnambulism as a result of frequent episodes of sleepwalking.Which topic should be included when considering patient and family education?

An adult patient diagnosed with narcolepsy is being educated on the medication therapy that is prescribed.Which explanation is provided for the central nervous system stimulant dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)?

Which notations should be included in a sleep journal? Select all that apply.

An adult patient diagnosed with insomnia is prescribed the antihistamine,diphenhydramine.Which side effects does the nurse educate the patient about? Select all that apply.

Which of the statements made by the patient would be most indicative of dyssomnia?

Which statement indicates to the nurse that a patient requires additional education regarding appropriate sleep hygiene?

A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Which statement would the nurse use as a basis for explaining the etiology of this disorder?