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NURS 302 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
Which of the following nursing assessment findings are consistent with alcohol withdrawal?
A. Patient is diaphoretic, constipated, cannot eat his lunch, p = 70, BP = 140/85, T = 101°F
B. Patient is agitated and tremulous, p = 100, BP = 110/70, T = 101°F
C. Patient is disoriented when awake, sleeping on and off throughout the shift, skin cool and dry, T =
98.4°F
D. Patient is vomiting, tremulous, having difficulty sleeping, p = 100, BP = 160/95, T = 99°F - ✔✔D.
Patient is vomiting, tremulous, having difficulty sleeping, p = 100, BP = 160/95, T = 99°F
The nurse would expect to find which of the following diagnostic criteria in a patient with a substance
use disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Cravings
B. Tolerance
C. Conditioning
D. Withdrawal
E. Genetics - ✔✔A. Cravings
B. Tolerance
D. Withdrawal
Which of the following complications would the nurse expect to find with cirrhosis of the liver? Select all
that apply.
A. Gastritis
B. Ascites
C. Hepatic encephalopathy
D. Esophageal varices
E. Portal hypotension - ✔✔A. Gastritis
B. Ascites
C. Hepatic encephalopathy
D. Esophageal varices
E. Portal hypotension
You suspect a newborn has fetal alcohol syndrome, but the mother has denied alcohol use during
pregnancy. What should the nurse assess for in the newborn? Select all that apply.
A. Larger head circumference
B. Thick upper lip
C. Short nose
D. Small midface
E. Low nasal bridge - ✔✔C. Short nose
,D. Small midface
E. Low nasal bridge
Which of the following is true in regard to anxiolytics? Select all that apply.
A. Multiple anxiolytics used together can cause excessive sedation and even death.
B. Anxiolytics have the potential for abuse.
C. Anxiolytics can cause other similar medications to work more effectively.
D. Anxiolytics can cause a psychological need for the substance.
E. Anxiolytics should be avoided in alcohol withdrawal - ✔✔A. Multiple anxiolytics used together can
cause excessive sedation and even death.
B. Anxiolytics have the potential for abuse.
C. Anxiolytics can cause other similar medications to work more effectively.
D. Anxiolytics can cause a psychological need for the substance.
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Characteristics of codependency:
A. Relinquishes personal identity
B. Sets clear boundaries
C. Forgoes own needs to take care of others
D. Never feels good enough
E. Does not need approval from others
F. Usually happy with oneself
G. Has a stable functional family
H. Feels responsible for fixing problems of others - ✔✔A. Relinquishes personal identity
C. Forgoes own needs to take care of others
D. Never feels good enough
H. Feels responsible for fixing problems of others
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Effects of opioid use disorder:
A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
D. Diarrhea
E. Increased sexual function
F. Mood changes
G. Pupillary dilation
H. Hypotension - ✔✔A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
F. Mood changes
, H. Hypotension
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Effects of large doses of sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs:
A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
D. Diarrhea
E. Increased sexual function
F. Mood changes
G. Decreased body temperature
H. Hypotension - ✔✔B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
G. Decreased body temperature
H. Hypotension
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics and behaviors:
A. Problems with memory
B. Poor coordination
C. Learning disabilities
D. Hypoactive behavior
E. Increased concentration
F. Poor reasoning
G. Language delays
H. Good judgment - ✔✔A. Problems with memory
B. Poor coordination
C. Learning disabilities
F. Poor reasoning
G. Language delays
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Symptoms in phases of alcohol use disorder:
A. Phase 1 - alcohol is used to relive everyday stress
B. Phase 1 - tolerance begins to develop
C. Phase 2 - blackouts occur
D. Phase 2 - not worried about drinking
E. Phase 3 - still has control
F. Phase 3 - periods of binge drinking
NURS 302 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
Which of the following nursing assessment findings are consistent with alcohol withdrawal?
A. Patient is diaphoretic, constipated, cannot eat his lunch, p = 70, BP = 140/85, T = 101°F
B. Patient is agitated and tremulous, p = 100, BP = 110/70, T = 101°F
C. Patient is disoriented when awake, sleeping on and off throughout the shift, skin cool and dry, T =
98.4°F
D. Patient is vomiting, tremulous, having difficulty sleeping, p = 100, BP = 160/95, T = 99°F - ✔✔D.
Patient is vomiting, tremulous, having difficulty sleeping, p = 100, BP = 160/95, T = 99°F
The nurse would expect to find which of the following diagnostic criteria in a patient with a substance
use disorder? Select all that apply.
A. Cravings
B. Tolerance
C. Conditioning
D. Withdrawal
E. Genetics - ✔✔A. Cravings
B. Tolerance
D. Withdrawal
Which of the following complications would the nurse expect to find with cirrhosis of the liver? Select all
that apply.
A. Gastritis
B. Ascites
C. Hepatic encephalopathy
D. Esophageal varices
E. Portal hypotension - ✔✔A. Gastritis
B. Ascites
C. Hepatic encephalopathy
D. Esophageal varices
E. Portal hypotension
You suspect a newborn has fetal alcohol syndrome, but the mother has denied alcohol use during
pregnancy. What should the nurse assess for in the newborn? Select all that apply.
A. Larger head circumference
B. Thick upper lip
C. Short nose
D. Small midface
E. Low nasal bridge - ✔✔C. Short nose
,D. Small midface
E. Low nasal bridge
Which of the following is true in regard to anxiolytics? Select all that apply.
A. Multiple anxiolytics used together can cause excessive sedation and even death.
B. Anxiolytics have the potential for abuse.
C. Anxiolytics can cause other similar medications to work more effectively.
D. Anxiolytics can cause a psychological need for the substance.
E. Anxiolytics should be avoided in alcohol withdrawal - ✔✔A. Multiple anxiolytics used together can
cause excessive sedation and even death.
B. Anxiolytics have the potential for abuse.
C. Anxiolytics can cause other similar medications to work more effectively.
D. Anxiolytics can cause a psychological need for the substance.
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Characteristics of codependency:
A. Relinquishes personal identity
B. Sets clear boundaries
C. Forgoes own needs to take care of others
D. Never feels good enough
E. Does not need approval from others
F. Usually happy with oneself
G. Has a stable functional family
H. Feels responsible for fixing problems of others - ✔✔A. Relinquishes personal identity
C. Forgoes own needs to take care of others
D. Never feels good enough
H. Feels responsible for fixing problems of others
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Effects of opioid use disorder:
A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
D. Diarrhea
E. Increased sexual function
F. Mood changes
G. Pupillary dilation
H. Hypotension - ✔✔A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
F. Mood changes
, H. Hypotension
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Effects of large doses of sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs:
A. Euphoria
B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
D. Diarrhea
E. Increased sexual function
F. Mood changes
G. Decreased body temperature
H. Hypotension - ✔✔B. Drowsiness
C. Respiratory depression
G. Decreased body temperature
H. Hypotension
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics and behaviors:
A. Problems with memory
B. Poor coordination
C. Learning disabilities
D. Hypoactive behavior
E. Increased concentration
F. Poor reasoning
G. Language delays
H. Good judgment - ✔✔A. Problems with memory
B. Poor coordination
C. Learning disabilities
F. Poor reasoning
G. Language delays
Can you differentiate the substance-related and addictive disorders? Drag and drop relevant clinical
manifestations, assessment findings, and other pertinent data for each disorder.
Symptoms in phases of alcohol use disorder:
A. Phase 1 - alcohol is used to relive everyday stress
B. Phase 1 - tolerance begins to develop
C. Phase 2 - blackouts occur
D. Phase 2 - not worried about drinking
E. Phase 3 - still has control
F. Phase 3 - periods of binge drinking
