Which is NOT a sleeping disorder?

Appeared in: NIMHANS Nursing Officer - 2021

Explanation

Feminism is a sociopolitical movement and theory concerning the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.
It is not a medical, psychiatric, or physiological condition and is therefore not classified as a sleep disorder.
The other options are all recognized sleep-related pathologies or hallmark symptoms of sleep disorders.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: Difficulty staying asleep is a core symptom of insomnia, one of the most common sleep disorders. It is specifically referred to as sleep-maintenance insomnia.
Option B: RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) is a formally classified sleep-related movement disorder. It is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, especially at rest.
Option D: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a cardinal symptom of several sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and other hypersomnias.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification and classification of sleep disorders as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses perform sleep assessments as part of routine patient care. Recognizing symptoms like difficulty staying asleep, EDS, or complaints of restless legs is crucial for identifying potential sleep disorders that can impact a patient's overall health and recovery.
Untreated sleep disorders are linked to increased risks of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression.
A nurse's role includes educating patients on sleep hygiene, which involves practices that promote healthy sleep, and knowing when to refer a patient for a formal sleep study (polysomnogram).

How to Approach the Question

Identify the core task: The question uses the word 'NOT', which means you must find the option that is an exception or does not belong to the specified category.
Define the category in the stem: The category is 'sleeping disorder'.
Evaluate each option against the category:
'Difficulty staying asleep' is a symptom of insomnia, a sleep disorder.
'RLS' stands for Restless Legs Syndrome, which is a known sleep disorder.
'Feminism' is a social and political movement.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identification and classification of sleep disorders
Stem keywords: sleeping disorder
Lead-in keywords: NOT
Negative lead-in flag: NEGATIVE_LEAD_IN

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 5 p. 111-113

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 219-221

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 14358-14360

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