Question

A client's bed partner reports the client often has irregular snoring and silence followed by a snort. Does this warrant further assessment? a. No, snoring has varied patterns. b. No, this is a description of normal snoring. c. Yes, this is an indicator of obstructive apnea. d. Yes, the bed partner is unable to sleep at night.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Snoring is caused by a barrier to the flow of air through the nose and/or mouth.

It produces a rough or growly sound from nose or mouth due to the fact breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. When snoring changes from this particular sound to a more irregular silence followed by a snort, this indicates obstruction of the upper airway, a phenomenon known as obstructive apnea.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Yes, this is an indicator of obstructive apnea.

Explanation:

First of all, what causes snoring is an obstruction to airflow through the mouth and nose. You should know that when snoring changes from the characteristic sawing wood sound to a more irregular silence, accompanied by a snort, this shows obstructive apnea.