Exam 20: Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function

Which of the following observations of a female client in a sleep lab would indicate the clinicians that she is in REM sleep?

A 77-year-old woman is concerned because she has occasionally found her husband sleepwalking in the last several weeks. What is her care provider's most appropriate response to her concerns?

The parents of a 15-year-old boy are frustrated at his persistent inability to fall asleep at a reasonable hour at night, as well as extreme difficulty that they have rousing him in the morning. While sleepy after waking, the son claims not to feel drowsy after lunch or in the evening. What is the most likely classification of the boy's sleep disorder?

The nurse is educating the new mother about the sleep patterns of a newborn. Which of the following statements should she include in her education?

A client with a diagnosis of insomnia is surprised when his physician explains to him that his brain is still highly active during normal sleep. Which of the following statements best captures the character of brain activity during sleep?

A business traveler has just arrived in Japan from the United States. During a meeting with his customer, he begins to experience yawning and stretching with an inability to stay focused on the meeting. He also has some eye irritation and has developed a headache. Based on these clinical manifestations, what diagnosis would most likely be causing these symptoms?

When explaining an upcoming test, a polysomnography, the nurse should include which of the following education related to equipment placements the patient will have placed on his or her person during the sleep study? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter (OTC) melatonin is accurate?

Which of the following motor disorders of sleep can be life threatening?

The nurse knows that which of the following observations of a client during a sleep study would be most likely considered a pathological finding?

While working for a neurologist who is assessing a patient experiencing restless legs syndrome (RLS), the nurse should be prepared to answer the question about why the patient needs to have his iron level drawn? The nurse response should include,

A 17-year-old female is suspected of having narcolepsy. Which of the following aspects of her medical history and sleep analysis would contribute to a confirmation of the diagnosis? Select all that apply

A geriatrician is assessing an 84-year-old male recently admitted to a subacute medical unit of a hospital for rehabilitation following a recent fall resulting in a hip contusion. Which of the following aspects of the client's sleep history would the physician want to follow up with education? Select all that apply.

Which of the following characteristics describe stage 2 non-REM sleep? Select all that apply.

An adult client is experiencing chronic insomnia related to a recent divorce and child custody proceedings. The client is requesting a renewable prescription for "sleeping pills." The nurse knows that which of the following interventions listed below will provide the most beneficial treatment for this client?

Which of the following individuals would be expected to have the highest risk of developing sleep apnea?

A 57-year-old female has presented to a clinic exasperated by the effect that restless legs syndrome is having on her sleep. The clinician has performed client teaching prior to choosing a treatment plan. Which of the following responses by the client demonstrates a sound understanding of her condition?

A 5-year-old boy has starting sitting up in bed displaying signs of extreme anxiety. In the morning, when the parents ask the boy about this, he has no recollection. What should the nurse convey to the parents if this happens again?

Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes an aspect of the neurobiology of sleep?

Nurses regularly rotate between day shift hours and overnight work hours. Following an overnight shift, nurses frequently exhibit which of the following manifestations? Select all that apply.