Vsim Andrew Davis Mental Health Exam
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Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal D
begin within what time period after
the cessation or marked reduction
of
alcohol intake by the chronic
alcohol
drinker?
A. 120 minutes
B. 1 week
C. 3 days
D. 12 hours
What term refers to the collection C
of
symptoms that are associated with
untreated alcohol withdrawal?
A. korsakoff syndrome
B. cardiac myopathy
C. delirium tremens
D. wernicke's encephalopathy
,Which clinical manifestations BDE
confirm
that a patient is experiencing
Stage I
(mild) of alcohol withdrawal
syndrome? (select all that apply)
A. hypotension
B. course hand tremors
C. disorientation
D. diaphoresis
E. anxiety
What symptom of alcohol B
withdrawal
syndrome would be the most
urgent
for the nurse to address?
A. hallucinations
B. grand mal seizures
C. anxiety
D. insomnia
Which assessment finding A
confirms
that a patient is experiencing
moderate alcohol withdrawal?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. profuse sweating
C. restless sleep
D. total wakefulness
,What request of the patient being B
assessed for possible alcohol
withdrawal should the nurse make
to
determine the presence of
tremors?
A. "please touch your thumb to
your
little finger"
B. "pease extend your arms and
spread your fingers apart"
C. "please interlock the fingers of
both hands"
D. "please make a tight fit and hold
it
for 5 seconds"
, What nursing intervention would B
most likely improve the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse
and a
patient experiencing alcohol
withdrawal by increasing the
nurse's
self-awareness?
A. providing prompt, effective
nursing care for the patient with a
history of alcohol abuse
B. monitoring one's own biases
and
reactions regarding alcoholism
C. providing empathetic care for
the
patient in alcohol withdrawal
D. regularly reviewing research
results regarding the triggers for
chronic alcoholism
Which class of medication is A
regularly prescribed to provide a
gradual withdrawal from alcohol?
A. tranquilizer
B. stimulant
C. anticonvulsant
D. antidepressant
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal D
begin within what time period after
the cessation or marked reduction
of
alcohol intake by the chronic
alcohol
drinker?
A. 120 minutes
B. 1 week
C. 3 days
D. 12 hours
What term refers to the collection C
of
symptoms that are associated with
untreated alcohol withdrawal?
A. korsakoff syndrome
B. cardiac myopathy
C. delirium tremens
D. wernicke's encephalopathy
,Which clinical manifestations BDE
confirm
that a patient is experiencing
Stage I
(mild) of alcohol withdrawal
syndrome? (select all that apply)
A. hypotension
B. course hand tremors
C. disorientation
D. diaphoresis
E. anxiety
What symptom of alcohol B
withdrawal
syndrome would be the most
urgent
for the nurse to address?
A. hallucinations
B. grand mal seizures
C. anxiety
D. insomnia
Which assessment finding A
confirms
that a patient is experiencing
moderate alcohol withdrawal?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. profuse sweating
C. restless sleep
D. total wakefulness
,What request of the patient being B
assessed for possible alcohol
withdrawal should the nurse make
to
determine the presence of
tremors?
A. "please touch your thumb to
your
little finger"
B. "pease extend your arms and
spread your fingers apart"
C. "please interlock the fingers of
both hands"
D. "please make a tight fit and hold
it
for 5 seconds"
, What nursing intervention would B
most likely improve the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse
and a
patient experiencing alcohol
withdrawal by increasing the
nurse's
self-awareness?
A. providing prompt, effective
nursing care for the patient with a
history of alcohol abuse
B. monitoring one's own biases
and
reactions regarding alcoholism
C. providing empathetic care for
the
patient in alcohol withdrawal
D. regularly reviewing research
results regarding the triggers for
chronic alcoholism
Which class of medication is A
regularly prescribed to provide a
gradual withdrawal from alcohol?
A. tranquilizer
B. stimulant
C. anticonvulsant
D. antidepressant
