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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When a nurse notes that the patient appears to be sleeping, is demonstrating irregular respirations, and is showing eye movement, the nurse identifies the stage of sleep the patient is experiencing as
 
  A) Transitional
  B) Rapid eye movement (REM)
  C) Light sleep
  D) Slow wave

Question 2

Which problem is associated with obesity, heavy snoring, and shallow breathing?
 
  A) Sleep apnea
  B) Narcolepsy
  C) Hypersomnia
  D) Hyperpnea


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
In REM sleep, respirations are irregular and oxygen consumption increases.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Sleep apnea refers to recurrent periods of absence of breathing for 10 seconds or longer, occurring at least 5 times per hour.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

bulacsom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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