Evaluation of Learning Objectives

Insomnia Sleep Apnea Narcolepsy

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To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

1. Answer questions of your patient and dispel misconceptions about sleep. A B C D
2. Describe various phases of sleep and our body’s reaction during each phase. A B C D
3. Explain the role played by circadian rhythms in our sleep. A B C D
4. Make the connection between sleep and many diseases. A B C D
5. Define insomnia and classify insomnia associated with various causes. A B C D
6. Provide a differential diagnosis of primary insomnia. A B C D
7. Frame and ask questions to assess insomnia. A B C D
8. List 8 general sleep hygiene measures. A B C D
9. Describe the behavioral and pharmaceutical interventions in the treatment of insomnia. A B C D
10. Explain various therapeutic approaches in the treatment of insomnia, specifically relaxation therapy, sleep restriction therapy, stimuli control therapy and cognitive therapy. A B C D
11. Compare the efficacy and side effects of various medications in the treatment of insomnia. A B C D
12. Describe the effects of light, level of melatonin in the body and sleep problems. A B C D
13. Explain the correlation between the nighttime drop in temperature and sleep. A B C D
14. Explain how your bedroom environment can affect your sleep. A B C D
15. Define sleepiness, distinguish it from fatigue and describe the magnitude of problem sleepiness. A B C D
16. Describe the magnitude and causes of problem sleepiness among shift workers, adolescents and young adults. A B C D
17. Identify strategies that may help counter problem sleepiness in adolescents and young adults. A B C D
18. Define narcolepsy and list four classic symptoms of the disorder. A B C D
19. Provide a diagnosis of narcolepsy and suggest effective courses of treatment. A B C D
20. Describe restless legs syndrome and list some common symptoms. A B C D
21. Identify five causes of restless legs syndrome. A B C D
22. List three categories of drugs that are most commonlh used to treat RLS. A B C D
23. Define sleep apnea, list several common symptoms, differentiate among the three types of sleep apnea and explain basic facts about sleep apnea to a patient. A B C D
24. Instruct clients concerning their children’s obstructive sleep apnea, evaluation and possible treatment. A B C D
25. Advise a patient about choosing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device with the desired features and applications. A B C D
26. Help the patient with sleep apnea choose an appropriate mask and headgear. A B C D