Exam 4: NU 136 / NU136 Update 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide Questions & Answers 100 % Correct - Galen

Exam 4: NU 136 / NU136 (
Update ) Fundamentals
of Nursing Study Guide Questions
& Answers 100 % Correct Grade
A - Galen


Question:
REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
Answer:
Rapid eye movement sleep, a recurring sleep stage during which vivid dreams
commonly occur. Also known as paradoxical sleep, because the muscles are
relaxed (except for minor twitches) but other body systems are active.




Question:
nonREM sleep
Answer:
sleep in which heart rate, breathing, and brain activity are steady

,Question:
Factors affecting Sleep
Answer:
Caffeine, travel, exercise at night, noise, snoring, alcohol, pain




Question:
insomnia
Answer:
recurring problems in falling or staying asleep




Question:
Time life signs ceased, time death was pronounced, and the person who called
it?
Answer:
Death of Patient.




Question:
Begins at admission
Answer:
discharge planning

, Question:
AMA form
Answer:
An alert patient wants to leave before being discharged by his/her doctor the
nurse must have them sign




Question:
Who is at high risk for dehydration?
Answer:
infants and elderly




Question:
avenues of water loss
Answer:
urination, defecation, sweating, insensible perspiration




Question:
Normal ranges of electrolytes for sodium
Answer:
135 to 145 regulation of water balance