RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2322 of 2368

Which client statement shows understanding of how physical activity affects sleep?

  1. "I will jog right before bed so that I am tired enough to fall asleep."
  2. "I should avoid all exercise during the day to save energy for sleep."
  3. "I will exercise in the afternoon, at least 5 to 6 hours before bed."
  4. "I will exercise for an hour in the evening, one hour before bed."
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Correct answer: "I will exercise in the afternoon, at least 5 to 6 hours before bed."

Daytime activity helps sleep, but exercise close to bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: TREATMENT. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026