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NURS 222 Week 6 | Latest 2026/2027
Exam Questions & Answers | WCU
Nursing Review with Rationales
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
58 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 58 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering central
nervous system disorders and substance use disorders. Each question is designed to enhance
comprehension of cognitive decline, withdrawal symptoms, and the impact of substances like alcohol, making
it suitable for nursing course review, NCLEX preparation, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic covers definitions, symptoms, and classifications
Neurocognitive Disorders related to neurocognitive disorders such as dementia. 9 Qs 15.5%
Focuses on the characteristics, risk factors, and treatment of
Delirium delirium. 5 Qs 8.6%
Examines the stages of dementia and their associated
Dementia Symptoms and Stages symptoms. 6 Qs 10.3%
Substance Use Disorder Overview of substance use disorders, focusing on definitions
Overview and criteria. 4 Qs 6.9%
Substance Effects and Discusses the effects of various substances on the body and
Intoxication signs of intoxication. 7 Qs 12.1%
Details symptoms and signs of withdrawal from various
Withdrawal Symptoms substances. 4 Qs 6.9%
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Medications for Substance Use Covers medications used for treating withdrawal symptoms
Disorders and abstinence from substances. 4 Qs 6.9%
Antidotes and Emergency Identifies antidotes for substance overdoses and emergency
Treatments treatments. 4 Qs 6.9%
Specific Substances: Alcohol Examines specific substances, their effects, and related
and Opioids disorders. 4 Qs 6.9%
Focuses on the CAGE questionnaire as a tool for identifying
CAGE Questionnaire alcohol use disorders. 3 Qs 5.2%
Amphetamines vs. Explains the differences and uses of amphetamines and
Methamphetamines methamphetamines. 3 Qs 5.2%
General knowledge regarding substances and their
General Substance Knowledge classifications. 5 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 58 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS
9 Questions • 15.5% of Exam • This topic covers definitions, symptoms, and classifications related to neurocognitive disorders such as
dementia.
QUESTION 1
What was the previous name of Neurocognitive Disorder?
Answer: Dementia.
Rationale: The term "dementia" was previously used to describe a syndrome characterized by significant cognitive decline,
which is now clinically referred to as neurocognitive disorder. This shift reflects a move towards more specific and
descriptive diagnostic terminology in mental health.
QUESTION 2
What are similarities between delirum and neurocogntive disorders?
Answer: Confusion/disorientatoin
- Impaired memory and attention span
- Anxiety and agitation
- Sundowning.
Rationale: Both delirium and neurocognitive disorders can manifest with confusion, impaired memory, attention deficits,
agitation, and sundowning due to overlapping disruptions in cerebral function.
The key underlying concept is the shared symptomatology arising from altered cognitive processing.
QUESTION 3
What are the effects of neurocognitive disorder?
Answer: Disruption of thinking , memory, processing, and problem solving.
Rationale: Neurocognitive disorders fundamentally impair cognitive domains including intellect, recall, information
processing, and executive functions like problem-solving. This disruption manifests as a decline in abilities necessary for
daily functioning and independence.
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NURS 222 Week 6 | Latest 2026/2027
Exam Questions & Answers | WCU
Nursing Review with Rationales
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
58 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 58 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering central
nervous system disorders and substance use disorders. Each question is designed to enhance
comprehension of cognitive decline, withdrawal symptoms, and the impact of substances like alcohol, making
it suitable for nursing course review, NCLEX preparation, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic covers definitions, symptoms, and classifications
Neurocognitive Disorders related to neurocognitive disorders such as dementia. 9 Qs 15.5%
Focuses on the characteristics, risk factors, and treatment of
Delirium delirium. 5 Qs 8.6%
Examines the stages of dementia and their associated
Dementia Symptoms and Stages symptoms. 6 Qs 10.3%
Substance Use Disorder Overview of substance use disorders, focusing on definitions
Overview and criteria. 4 Qs 6.9%
Substance Effects and Discusses the effects of various substances on the body and
Intoxication signs of intoxication. 7 Qs 12.1%
Details symptoms and signs of withdrawal from various
Withdrawal Symptoms substances. 4 Qs 6.9%
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Medications for Substance Use Covers medications used for treating withdrawal symptoms
Disorders and abstinence from substances. 4 Qs 6.9%
Antidotes and Emergency Identifies antidotes for substance overdoses and emergency
Treatments treatments. 4 Qs 6.9%
Specific Substances: Alcohol Examines specific substances, their effects, and related
and Opioids disorders. 4 Qs 6.9%
Focuses on the CAGE questionnaire as a tool for identifying
CAGE Questionnaire alcohol use disorders. 3 Qs 5.2%
Amphetamines vs. Explains the differences and uses of amphetamines and
Methamphetamines methamphetamines. 3 Qs 5.2%
General knowledge regarding substances and their
General Substance Knowledge classifications. 5 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 58 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS
9 Questions • 15.5% of Exam • This topic covers definitions, symptoms, and classifications related to neurocognitive disorders such as
dementia.
QUESTION 1
What was the previous name of Neurocognitive Disorder?
Answer: Dementia.
Rationale: The term "dementia" was previously used to describe a syndrome characterized by significant cognitive decline,
which is now clinically referred to as neurocognitive disorder. This shift reflects a move towards more specific and
descriptive diagnostic terminology in mental health.
QUESTION 2
What are similarities between delirum and neurocogntive disorders?
Answer: Confusion/disorientatoin
- Impaired memory and attention span
- Anxiety and agitation
- Sundowning.
Rationale: Both delirium and neurocognitive disorders can manifest with confusion, impaired memory, attention deficits,
agitation, and sundowning due to overlapping disruptions in cerebral function.
The key underlying concept is the shared symptomatology arising from altered cognitive processing.
QUESTION 3
What are the effects of neurocognitive disorder?
Answer: Disruption of thinking , memory, processing, and problem solving.
Rationale: Neurocognitive disorders fundamentally impair cognitive domains including intellect, recall, information
processing, and executive functions like problem-solving. This disruption manifests as a decline in abilities necessary for
daily functioning and independence.
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