FREE NBRC Specialty Credentials Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following conditions characterizes rapid eye movement (REM) sleep?

Accepted Answer

Highly active brain and physiological activity levels.

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Disorientation and disorganized thinking.

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Jerky limb movements and position changes.

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Pulse rate slowed by 5 to 10 beats/minute.

Question 2

Which of the following sleep disorders is the most prevalent?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia.

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Hypersomnia.

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Parasomnia.

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Sleep-awake schedule disturbance.

Question 3

Which of the following substances is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland that induces sleep?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

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Amphetamine

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Methylphenidate

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Pemoline

Question 4

An older female patient visits the doctor due to sleep issues. What could be the reason behind her sleep?

Accepted Answer

Older age decreases the amount of REM sleep naturally

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Regularly drinking alcohol increases the chances of good sleep.

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Exercising increases the amount REM sleep

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None of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best nursing advice to promote better sleep in kids?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that the meal is healthy & the room is quite for good sleep

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Increase screen time before going to sleep

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Encourage that kids participate in some leisure activities

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All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following are the symptoms of Narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Cataplexy (Sudden loss of muscle tone)

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Increased daytime energy

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Unwanted weight gain

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All of the above

Question 7

What is the best way to keep the newborn baby to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

By placing the baby on his/her back

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By placing the baby on his/her stomach

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Keeping the room of the baby super cool

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All of the above

Question 8

Which amongst the following are the most prevalent sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia

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Anemia

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Sleep Apnea

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Narcolepsy

Question 9

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has received a sedative-hypnotic agent?

Accepted Answer

Risk for injury

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Alteration in tissue perfusion

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Fluid volume excess

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Risk for infection

Question 10

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a barbiturate. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following from the emergency drug cart?

Accepted Answer

Activated charcoal

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Naloxone HCl (Narcan

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Flumazenil (Romazicon)

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Ipecac syrup