Fatigue correct answers Subjective Measurement
If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? correct answers Encourage pt to
... [Show More] go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels
What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a constant need to go to the bathroom correct answers Wear depends (adult diapers)
A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report first? correct answers Breathing
What is a primary sexual right? correct answers 2 consenting adults
To be effective communicators, nurses must... correct answers Develop awareness of their own values and beliefs and the way they influence their perception of patients' experiences
Cultural Competence correct answers A set of behaviors that includes understanding the impact of cultural values and beliefs on human experiences, while maintaining awareness of own cultural values and their effect on the perception of self and others.
Circadian correct answers From Latin word "about a day"
What is the average amount of sleep needed for people ages 20 to 60 years? correct answers 7.5 hours
What body system controls sleep? correct answers Central Nervous System
What causes older adults to feel sleepy earlier in the evening and to wake earlier in the morning? Know as "phase advance" correct answers Decreases in melatonin (which regulates the sleep-wake cycle) and growth hormone (which promotes sleep) lead to a shift in circadian rhythm
Does sleep efficiency increase with age? correct answers No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep.
Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? correct answers Yes
Nocturnal Movement Disorders correct answers Restless leg syndrome, which is an irresistible urge to move the lower extremities, or nocturnal myoclonus, which causes sudden repetitive jerking or kicking movements of the lower extremities.
What is the most effective nonpharmacological therepy for insomnia? correct answers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [Show Less]