Question

After teaching a group of nursing students about sleep-wake disorders, the instructor determines that the education was successful when the students identify which of the following as the most prevalent disorder?

a) Insomnia
b) Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
c) Parasomnia
d) Narcolepsy

Answer 1

Answer: A- insomnia

Explanation: Insomnia is a sleep disorder whereby one has the habit of not being able to fall and stay asleep or to go back to sleep after waking up earlier than should. It can persist for a long time or only for a short duration.

Insomnia can be genetically from one's parents and it is most common in women. Most people who suffer from the disorder have a mental illness causing dominant distress and despair.

Answer 2

a) Insomnia

Step-by-step explanation:

Among all the numerous sleep-wake disorder insomnia is the most prevalent.

Insomnia can be refferered to as the persistent problem associated with an individual's ability or inability to fall asleep and stay sleeping. And not feeling as though you have rested well.

It is always self diagnosed as in most cases doesn't require any clinical examination to determine ones state.

It can be treated by basic self care most especially by improving sleep habit.