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6 Sleep and Rest Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Sleep and Rest, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Rest always means sleeping.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A person wants help winding down at bedtime. Which approach best supports a regular sleep routine?

  1. A

    Vary bedtime each night and use stimulating activities before bed.

  2. B

    Keep a consistent sleep and wake schedule and choose a calming activity.

  3. C

    Take a long late-day nap to make it easier to fall asleep.

03
Written response
1 point

What is the minimum amount of sleep per night that most adults need, expressed as a whole number of hours?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

Adults ages 65 and older generally need about of sleep per night.

05
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver is preparing a room for someone who may get up during the night. Which setup best supports both rest and safety?

  1. A

    Turn off every light and leave belongings wherever they were placed.

  2. B

    Reduce unnecessary noise and light, provide an accessible night-light, and clear pathways.

  3. C

    Keep the room bright and move needed items out of reach.

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: A caregiver may start or change a person’s sleep supplements without consulting a health professional if the person is having trouble sleeping.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Choose all
1 point

A person is having trouble sleeping. Which factors from their routine or surroundings could be contributing barriers? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Pain or physical discomfort

  2. B

    Stress

  3. C

    A consistent sleep and wake schedule

  4. D

    Unfamiliar surroundings

  5. E

    Caffeine late in the day

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Three sleep disorders that may prevent restorative sleep are , , and .

09
Written response
1 point

What prescribed device may a person use for sleep apnea according to their care plan?

10
Choose one
1 point

A resident often wakes at night because of discomfort and needing the bathroom. What is the best supportive step to take before bedtime?

  1. A

    Tell the person to avoid asking for help during the night.

  2. B

    Assume waking is an unavoidable part of aging and do not follow up.

  3. C

    Ask about preferences, assist with toileting, and help the person settle comfortably.

11
Choose all
1 point

A person is woken repeatedly at night. Which actions can help reduce avoidable interruptions while maintaining appropriate care? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Coordinate nighttime care tasks when it is safe and consistent with the care plan.

  2. B

    Skip necessary care tasks so the person will not wake.

  3. C

    Check comfort and safety without disturbing sleep unnecessarily.

  4. D

    Reduce unnecessary noise and light.

12
Choose one
1 point

A person continues to have difficulty sleeping and is markedly sleepy during the day. What should the caregiver do?

  1. A

    Assume the symptoms are a normal part of aging and take no further action.

  2. B

    Report persistent sleep problems or concerning symptoms to the care team for assessment.

  3. C

    Recommend changing sleep medicines without consulting a health professional.

13
Open ended
1 point

A resident wakes repeatedly at night. Describe a care plan that could support more restful sleep while maintaining safety, and explain when the caregiver should involve the care team.

14
Written response
1 point

At what age does the material identify the older-adult sleep range of about seven to nine hours as applying? Enter the age in years.

15
Choose one
1 point

A person has enough opportunity to sleep but wakes often and does not feel refreshed. Which description best explains why their sleep may not be restful?

  1. A

    Sleep that lasts a fixed number of hours, regardless of how the person feels

  2. B

    Sleep that is sufficiently uninterrupted and refreshing

  3. C

    Sleep that occurs only at the same time every night

  4. D

    Sleep without any brief awakenings

16
Choose one
1 point

A person has an irregular bedtime and often takes late naps. Which supportive approach best addresses these habits?

  1. A

    Encourage a long late-afternoon nap to make up for lost sleep

  2. B

    Recommend late-day caffeine to maintain a consistent bedtime

  3. C

    Support a consistent sleep and wake schedule and limit late naps

  4. D

    Suggest changing the sleep schedule each day to increase flexibility

17
Choose one
1 point

A person sometimes gets up after waking at night. Which room setup best supports both rest and safe movement?

  1. A

    Reduce unnecessary noise and light, make the path clear, and provide an accessible night-light

  2. B

    Keep the room completely dark and move needed items out of reach

  3. C

    Leave the room temperature uncomfortable so the person stays alert

  4. D

    Add noise at bedtime to mask all other sounds

18
Written response
1 point

Give one descriptor for the sleep-and-wake schedule recommended as part of a regular wind-down routine.

19
Choose one
1 point

Before helping someone establish a bedtime routine, what should a caregiver do first?

  1. A

    Set the same bedtime for everyone, regardless of their usual routine

  2. B

    Use the caregiver's preferred bedtime routine without asking

  3. C

    Avoid asking about cultural preferences because routines should be standardized

  4. D

    Ask about the person's usual sleep times and what helps them relax

20
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a resident’s pain remains uncontrolled after ordered relief, the caregiver should report the symptoms to the care team.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False