NUR 250(NUR 250) - Excelsior: Module 7 complete Questions and Answers Latest Fall 2025/26.

NUR 250(NUR 250) - Excelsior: Module 7 complete Questions and Answers Latest Fall 2025/26. Mod 7 questions 1. Categories of substance use disorder manifestations: Match the examples to the correct categories. (Drag the options into the desired category.) Impaired control Use of the substance increases, enough that the individual may want to stop or cut back but is unable to Social problems Neglecting responsibilities and relationships; unable to complete tasks Risky use Using the substance even though there are potential dangers/risks involved, such as drunken driving Physical dependence Developing tolerance to the substance, requiring more of the substance to get the desired effect, and experiencing withdrawal manifestations when stopping use of the substance 2. Which of the following statements/questions is appropriate in establishing a trusting relationship? A Introducing self, verbalizing wanting to spend time with client, and explaining what would happen during interview and after B Making small talk about topics such as the weather and asking how the client is doing to make him feel at ease C Reassuring the client this is a licensed facility with excellent clinicians so he will want to stay D Providing information such as the time the assessment will take and where the bathroom is 3. What are some risk factors in the home environment that could add to a child's risk for the development of an addiction? Divorce, substance accessibility, low socioeconomic status, childhood trauma, and lack of family involvement or parental/caregiver supervision add to the risk of the development of an addiction. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:46 GMT -05:00 4. Match the non-substance addiction with consequences to the client. (Drag the option from the left column to match it with the option in the right column.) Pathological gambling Financial losses, loss of relationships, bankruptcy, committing illegal acts, depression Social media Lack of personal connections/relationships; interferes with work and time with friends/family, other positive activities are excluded Internet gaming Interferes with job, school, family, may have financial consequences, depression Food Low self-esteem, relationship issues, obesity, eating disorders Compulsive sexual behavior Rape, bodily harm/death, sexually transmitted diseases, depression Pornography Damaged/lost relationships, divorce, depression 5. Match the substance with its withdrawal symptoms. (Drag the option from the left column to match it with the option in the right column.) Alcohol Anxiety, agitation, sweating; may advance to life-threatening symptoms Opioids Restlessness, bone pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea Stimulants Depression, tiredness, vivid dreams, increased appetite Hallucinogens Headache, sleepiness, increased appetite Sedatives May cause a serious abstinence syndrome, including seizures This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:46 GMT -05:00 6. Match the treatment to its characteristics. (Drag the option from the left column to match it with the option in the right column.) Outpatient treatment The client lives at home and does group and individual therapy during the day or evening Partial hospitalization The client lives at home but returns to the hospital for daily therapy for a prescribed amount of time Residential treatment The client lives in a treatment facility with 24 hr/day supervision for a specified period of time Inpatient hospitalization Medically supervised treatment 24 hr a day; client stays round the clock usually for detoxification, high level of care Community/12-step abstinence resources Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings 7. Match the term to the definition or characteristic of each. (Drag the option from the left column to match it with the description in the right column.) Enabling Behaviors by family or friends that allow the person to continue to use substances without suffering consequences (example: a family member calls in sick to work for the individual who is addicted and is too intoxicated to go to work) Codependency A family member or support person putting the needs of the individual who is addicted well above their own; assumes the role of caretaker to their own detriment Family support Alanon, Alateen, support groups for spouses, partners, and families of those who are experiencing addiction Community-based peer support Gambler’s Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:46 GMT -05:00 8. What factors make it difficult for a nurse to report a colleague for alcohol/drug abuse at work? Do not want to "snitch" on peers. Do not want their peers to get in trouble or lose their job. Do not want to get involved. Do not want peer angry at them. Worry peers may lash out or hurt them in some way emotionally or physically. Do not want other peers to view them negatively. Second-guess themselves about what they saw or heard. Use drugs and/or alcohol themselves.This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:46 GMT -05:00 Powered by TCPDF ()