NUR180 - Sleep Apnea Disorder (1.0 HR)

Purpose: The health care professional will enhance his or her understanding of the sleep apnea disorder. Objectives: 1. Describe sleep apnea; 2. Explain the anatomy of the upper airway and how its structures may contribute to sleep apnea; 3. List and discuss the two major types of sleep apnea, including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.