NSG 240 EXAM 3 COMPLETE EXAM PREP 2026 | ULTIMATE NURSING
STUDY GUIDE | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS
| COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
1. The nurse is interviewing a client with a history of alcoholism the patient states
I work hard to provide for my family. I don't see why i cant drink to relax. The
nurse recognizes the client is using which defense mechanism.
Regression
Sublimation
Rationalization
Projection
2. Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include diaphoresis and tremors
as well as
Bradycardia and hypertension
Tachycardia and hypertension
Bradycardia and hypotension
Tachycardia and hypotension
3. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has an alcohol problem and his wife
has decided to file for divorce. Which patient statement typifies the most
common defense mechanism used by substance abusers?
" my wife is the one who has a drinking problem. I'm glad she's gone."
" have you ever been married? I wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
" I just don't have a drinking problem. My wife just use that as an
excuse."
" my wife got on my nerves, so sometimes I would have a few drinks"
, 4. If a client on Antabuse (disulfiram) consumes alcohol, what immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Provide reassurance and support to the client.
Monitor the client for signs of a severe reaction to alcohol.
Administer an antiemetic to prevent nausea.
Encourage the client to drink water to dilute the alcohol.
5. A patient with anorexia nervosa continues to refuse to eat. What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?
"If you are not compliant with your treatment, you will be discharged."
"It is your choice if you want to eat."
"If you don't eat, you will die."
"If you continue to refuse to take food orally, you will need a
feeding tube."
6. Marissa is hospitalized on the psych unit. She has a hx and current dx of
bulimia nervosa. which of the following sx would be congruent with Marissa's
dx?
binging, purging, severe weight loss, hyperkalemia
binging, laxative abuse, amenorrhea, severe weight loss
binging, purging, obesity, hyperkalemia
binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia
7. Describe how Antabuse (disulfiram) functions as a deterrent for alcohol
consumption in clients.
STUDY GUIDE | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS
| COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
1. The nurse is interviewing a client with a history of alcoholism the patient states
I work hard to provide for my family. I don't see why i cant drink to relax. The
nurse recognizes the client is using which defense mechanism.
Regression
Sublimation
Rationalization
Projection
2. Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include diaphoresis and tremors
as well as
Bradycardia and hypertension
Tachycardia and hypertension
Bradycardia and hypotension
Tachycardia and hypotension
3. The nurse is interviewing a patient who has an alcohol problem and his wife
has decided to file for divorce. Which patient statement typifies the most
common defense mechanism used by substance abusers?
" my wife is the one who has a drinking problem. I'm glad she's gone."
" have you ever been married? I wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
" I just don't have a drinking problem. My wife just use that as an
excuse."
" my wife got on my nerves, so sometimes I would have a few drinks"
, 4. If a client on Antabuse (disulfiram) consumes alcohol, what immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Provide reassurance and support to the client.
Monitor the client for signs of a severe reaction to alcohol.
Administer an antiemetic to prevent nausea.
Encourage the client to drink water to dilute the alcohol.
5. A patient with anorexia nervosa continues to refuse to eat. What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?
"If you are not compliant with your treatment, you will be discharged."
"It is your choice if you want to eat."
"If you don't eat, you will die."
"If you continue to refuse to take food orally, you will need a
feeding tube."
6. Marissa is hospitalized on the psych unit. She has a hx and current dx of
bulimia nervosa. which of the following sx would be congruent with Marissa's
dx?
binging, purging, severe weight loss, hyperkalemia
binging, laxative abuse, amenorrhea, severe weight loss
binging, purging, obesity, hyperkalemia
binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia
7. Describe how Antabuse (disulfiram) functions as a deterrent for alcohol
consumption in clients.
