NUR215 Comfort, Rest, & Sleep

Discuss circadian rhythm? What alters it?

Internal control of sleep-wake cycle that follows a 24-hour clock; Reliant on external cues like (1) Light/dark and (2) Temperature changes.

What structure of the brain controls sleep and arousal?

Hypothalamus.

What factors influence sleep?

(1) Drugs/substances, (2) Lifestyle, (3) Sleep patterns, (4) Emotional stress, (5) Environment, (6) Exercise/fatigue, and (7) Food and caloric intake.

What are the benefits of sleep and rest?

Restoration of biological processes, aids in memory, prepares for next period of wakefulness, etc.

Discuss the stages of sleep:

Stage I: NREM, Stage II: NREM, Stage III: NREM,

and Stage IV: REM.

Discuss REM sleep:

(1) Low muscle tone, (2) Dreams.

How does illness influence sleep and rest?

(1) Respiratory disease: cough, stuffy nose, etc, (2) Heart disease: HTN, chest pain, etc, (3) Nocturia, (4) RLS, and (5) GI disorders.

How do sleep patterns change across the lifespan? What happens as we age?

Sleep longer as an infant, sleep less as an older adult.

Define sensory overload. How can nurses intervene for those with sensory overload? What are the signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation?

Define sensory overload. How can nurses intervene for those with sensory overload? What are the signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation?

Know common sleep disorders and interventions for each.

Know common sleep disorders and interventions for each.

Discuss how nurses can promote sleep for those with sleep disorders but in general.

Discuss how nurses can promote sleep for those with sleep disorders but in general.