Nur 114/115 Exam 2 Module 3 Questions With
Complete Solutions
Alcoholism Correct Answers -Withdrawal: tremors,
easily startled, insomnia, anxiety, anorexia,
alcoholic hallucinations
*Nursing considerations: Admin benzo, monitor
vital signs, seizure precautions, quiet well lit
environment, don't leave confused pt alone
Anorexia Nervosa Correct Answers -Females 12-
18
-Characterized by fear of obesity, dramatic weight
loss, disoriented body image, very strutted food
intake
-excessive exercise
-pt will be very thin
-monitor weight, vital signs, behavior modification,
family therapy, contract with client
*Eats very little amounts of food bc fear of gaining
weight.
Anxiety Disorders Correct Answers -Generalized
Anxiety Disorder
-Phobias
-Panic disorders
-PTSD
-OCD
-Somatic System Disorder: AKA: Functional
Neurological System Disorder
, Are certain items considered dangerous to the
suicidal patient that would be of no concern to a
"general" med-surg population client? Correct
Answers Suicidal pt may not keep a belt, shoe
laces, or scissors b/c he or she may use these
items for self harm.
Are phone calls ever restricted for mental health
pmts more than a "general" med-surg population?
Correct Answers If pt is making threatening phone
calls to others outside the hospital they may be
permitted only supervised phone calls until his/her
condition improves.
Bipolar Disorder (Manic depression) Correct
Answers -Extreme highs to extreme lows.
-Lows: depressed
-Highs: Manic; energetic, overly happy/optimistic,
euphoria, increased self esteem
-No know cause: combo of genetic and
environmental factors
-Dx: DSM
-Tx: Identify and treat; meds (may also lead to
manic episodes) side effects from meds can lead to
non-adherence; talk therapy, cognitive behavior
therapy
Bulimia Correct Answers -Binge eating
-pt can be normal weight or overweight
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Alcoholism Correct Answers -Withdrawal: tremors,
easily startled, insomnia, anxiety, anorexia,
alcoholic hallucinations
*Nursing considerations: Admin benzo, monitor
vital signs, seizure precautions, quiet well lit
environment, don't leave confused pt alone
Anorexia Nervosa Correct Answers -Females 12-
18
-Characterized by fear of obesity, dramatic weight
loss, disoriented body image, very strutted food
intake
-excessive exercise
-pt will be very thin
-monitor weight, vital signs, behavior modification,
family therapy, contract with client
*Eats very little amounts of food bc fear of gaining
weight.
Anxiety Disorders Correct Answers -Generalized
Anxiety Disorder
-Phobias
-Panic disorders
-PTSD
-OCD
-Somatic System Disorder: AKA: Functional
Neurological System Disorder
, Are certain items considered dangerous to the
suicidal patient that would be of no concern to a
"general" med-surg population client? Correct
Answers Suicidal pt may not keep a belt, shoe
laces, or scissors b/c he or she may use these
items for self harm.
Are phone calls ever restricted for mental health
pmts more than a "general" med-surg population?
Correct Answers If pt is making threatening phone
calls to others outside the hospital they may be
permitted only supervised phone calls until his/her
condition improves.
Bipolar Disorder (Manic depression) Correct
Answers -Extreme highs to extreme lows.
-Lows: depressed
-Highs: Manic; energetic, overly happy/optimistic,
euphoria, increased self esteem
-No know cause: combo of genetic and
environmental factors
-Dx: DSM
-Tx: Identify and treat; meds (may also lead to
manic episodes) side effects from meds can lead to
non-adherence; talk therapy, cognitive behavior
therapy
Bulimia Correct Answers -Binge eating
-pt can be normal weight or overweight
