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  • October 12, 2024
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Nursing 1 PNC 100

Know the sleep cycles - NREM stages 1-4 and REM - answer Stage one NREM-
Lightest level of sleep, lasts a few minutes, decreased physiological activity, person is
easily aroused, if person wakes up they feel as though they were day dreaming

what stage is responsible for restoring the physical body and what stage is used to
restore the mental body? - answer physical- stage #4 mental- REM

what should the nurse do to be aware of the pts sleep habit's? - answer ask them ?'s
such as.... what is your usual amount of sleep, any sleep habits, how long does it take
you to fall asleep, what meds are you taking, and what is your preferred sleeping
environment.

what are the factors that effect sleep? - answer physical illness, anxiety/ depression,
drugs, lifestyle, sleep patterns, stress, environment and exercise

Insufficient sleep vs. sleep deprivation and signs and symptoms of each. - answer
insufficient sleep- pt. will verbalize feelings of fatigue, irritability/ restlessness, apathy,
dark circles/ red burning eyes, inattention, headache, nausea, and yawning
sleep deprivation- behavior or personality changes, hallucinations, confusion, tremors,
and decreased memory.

how would a nurse promote sleep and rest for their pts? - answerlimit interruptions,
provide a quiet and comfortable environment and limit visitors

Know the difference in the types of pain.
a. Referred pain, radiating pain, acute pain, chronic pain, intractable pain, and
psychogenic pain - answerreferred pain- pain felt from a different site other than the
organ that's causing the pain. radiating- felt at the injured organ and spreads to other
locations. acute- intense and short duration less than 6 minutes. chronic- pain that's
more than 6 months and can be continuous or come and go. intractable- severe and
constant, does not respond to normal treatment. ex: post-op pain psychogenic- pain that
is made up in the mind usually stemming from loss or emotional pain.

Know the difference in the factors that affect pain perception. - answersee study guide

What is the difference between the Gate Control Theory and neurochemicals? -
answergate control theory- pain impulses are regulated and blocked by gaiting
mechanisms, gate will close to pain and open to new stimuli. neurochemicals are
endorphins and stress and pain activate the endorphins

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