NURS 302 module 1 practice questions with correct
answers
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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-
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 Correct Answer-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
answers
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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-
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 Correct Answer-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
