Sleep Science
What stage of sleep is critical for physical restoration?
Stage 3
What’s one thing nurses can do to reduce noise on the unit?
Lower voices, close doors, reduce overhead paging
Name one common noise that disrupts sleep in the hospital
Alarms, hallway conversation, or rolling carts
True or False – Sleep is only important for physical recovery.
False – It supports mental and emotional health too
What’s one way nurses can advocate for better sleep for patients?
Request quiet time policies or delay non-urgent care
True or False – The immune system is strengthened during quality sleep.
True
What is clustering care?
Combining patient tasks to reduce sleep interruptions
Why do vital signs at night interfere with healing?
They interrupt deep sleep which is essential for healing
How does promoting patient sleep support autonomy?
It respects their needs and preferences for rest
True or False – Nurses play a small role in patient sleep.
False – They play a huge role
What hormone helps regulate sleep-wake cycles?
Melatonin
Name a sleep aid nurses can offer patients that doesn’t involve medication.
Eye masks, ear plugs, white noise, or relaxing routines
Light exposure at night can interfere with the production of what sleep hormone?
Melatonin
Which of these is NOT a benefit of sleep: a) faster healing b) increased stress c) emotional stability
b) increased stress
What’s one thing nurses can teach families about supporting sleep?
Encouraging quiet visits, supporting nighttime routines