NURS 465 VERIFIED FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER FALL 2024
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
What are the requirements of mandatory reporting laws for nurses regarding
incompetent or unethical practices?
Maintain clear documentation, report to nurse manager, ensure it follows chain of
command
What are some risk factors for nurses developing chemical dependency?
Access, attitude, stress, lack of education
What are some interventions involved in the nursing process for addiction
treatment?
Safety measures; treatment; emotional support; nutrition guidance; providing
resources; education
What are some treatment modalities used in the nursing process for addiction
treatment?
,Medication; relapse prevention strategies; harm reduction techniques; residential
programs; 12-step programs; intensive outpatient programs (IOP); outpatient drug-
free programs; halfway houses; employee assistance programs (EAP)
What is evaluated during the nursing process for addiction treatment?
Abstinence; decreased denial; acknowledgment of addiction; employment status;
improved relationships; improved quality of life
What is a common obstacle for nurses with chemical dependency seeking
treatment?
Denial
What are some signs of impairment in nurses due to substance use?
Mood swings, noncompliance with rules, deteriorating appearance/performance,
errors, smell of alcohol, forgetfulness, poor judgment, lying, volunteering for
overtime
What are some actions that indicate impairment in nurses?
,Discrepancies in narcotics count, patients reporting pain after medication
administration when it was not given
personality
how we perceive and interact with the world.
personality traits
stylistic peculiarities all people bring to social relationships
personality disorder traits
poor perception/interpretation of world around them; poor impulse control; poor
emotional responses; avoidance; fear of rejection; insensitive to others; poor trust;
passive aggressive
blaming
unaware that their personality traits are causing the problem; no accountability
fusion
blurring boundaries between self and others
, manipulative
give them NO wiggle room
personality disorders
-incidents higher in low socioeconomic groups but has no single cause
-present from infancy but don't usually emerge until adolescents
What are the 4 core features needed for diagnosing personality disorders?
1. Ridgid, extreme, distorted thinking patterns
2. Problematic emotional response patterns
3. Poor impulse control
4. Significant interpersonal problems
Which core feature is considered the MOST significant in diagnosing personality
disorders?
Significant interpersonal problems
personality disorder cultural considerations
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER FALL 2024
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
What are the requirements of mandatory reporting laws for nurses regarding
incompetent or unethical practices?
Maintain clear documentation, report to nurse manager, ensure it follows chain of
command
What are some risk factors for nurses developing chemical dependency?
Access, attitude, stress, lack of education
What are some interventions involved in the nursing process for addiction
treatment?
Safety measures; treatment; emotional support; nutrition guidance; providing
resources; education
What are some treatment modalities used in the nursing process for addiction
treatment?
,Medication; relapse prevention strategies; harm reduction techniques; residential
programs; 12-step programs; intensive outpatient programs (IOP); outpatient drug-
free programs; halfway houses; employee assistance programs (EAP)
What is evaluated during the nursing process for addiction treatment?
Abstinence; decreased denial; acknowledgment of addiction; employment status;
improved relationships; improved quality of life
What is a common obstacle for nurses with chemical dependency seeking
treatment?
Denial
What are some signs of impairment in nurses due to substance use?
Mood swings, noncompliance with rules, deteriorating appearance/performance,
errors, smell of alcohol, forgetfulness, poor judgment, lying, volunteering for
overtime
What are some actions that indicate impairment in nurses?
,Discrepancies in narcotics count, patients reporting pain after medication
administration when it was not given
personality
how we perceive and interact with the world.
personality traits
stylistic peculiarities all people bring to social relationships
personality disorder traits
poor perception/interpretation of world around them; poor impulse control; poor
emotional responses; avoidance; fear of rejection; insensitive to others; poor trust;
passive aggressive
blaming
unaware that their personality traits are causing the problem; no accountability
fusion
blurring boundaries between self and others
, manipulative
give them NO wiggle room
personality disorders
-incidents higher in low socioeconomic groups but has no single cause
-present from infancy but don't usually emerge until adolescents
What are the 4 core features needed for diagnosing personality disorders?
1. Ridgid, extreme, distorted thinking patterns
2. Problematic emotional response patterns
3. Poor impulse control
4. Significant interpersonal problems
Which core feature is considered the MOST significant in diagnosing personality
disorders?
Significant interpersonal problems
personality disorder cultural considerations
