NURS117 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Echolalia: - Correct answer-unsolicited repetition of vocalizations made by another
person
Word Salad - Correct answer-confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly
random words and phrases
Circumstantial Speech: - Correct answer-conversation drifts, but often comes back
to the point.
Neologism: - Correct answer-use of new word
Perseveration: - Correct answer-repetition of a particular response (such as a word,
phrase, or gesture)
Thought Insertion: - Correct answer-individual believes that thoughts have been
irresistibly forced into his or her mind
When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin? - Correct answer-as soon as 2hrs-
4days
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, Describe the signs/symptoms of ETOH withdrawal? - Correct answer-Shaky
hands, tremors, headache, sweating, mild anxiety, N/V, insomnia, ^BP, ^fever,
hallucinations
What signs/symptoms of ETOH withdrawal become a nursing priority? - Correct
answer-after 12+hrs: seizures, hypertension
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? - Correct answer-thiamine deficiency
What are the signs/symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? - Correct answer-
Alcoholic withdrawal, confusion, loss of mental function, ataxia (loss of muscle
function) that can cause tremor, visual changes (nystagmus), double vision, eye
dropping, comm. issue.
What are the three most common eating disorders? - Correct answer-Bulimia
nervosa, anorexia nervosa, obesity
Why do these eating disorders occur? - Correct answer-Often for indv. To have
some control over their lives, often over controlling parents to fit the "perfect"
image.
What is the treatment of choice for eating disorders? - Correct answer-Restoring
nutritional balance, positive self-image + self-esteem, behavior modification,
family therapy
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Answers Graded A+
Echolalia: - Correct answer-unsolicited repetition of vocalizations made by another
person
Word Salad - Correct answer-confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly
random words and phrases
Circumstantial Speech: - Correct answer-conversation drifts, but often comes back
to the point.
Neologism: - Correct answer-use of new word
Perseveration: - Correct answer-repetition of a particular response (such as a word,
phrase, or gesture)
Thought Insertion: - Correct answer-individual believes that thoughts have been
irresistibly forced into his or her mind
When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin? - Correct answer-as soon as 2hrs-
4days
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, Describe the signs/symptoms of ETOH withdrawal? - Correct answer-Shaky
hands, tremors, headache, sweating, mild anxiety, N/V, insomnia, ^BP, ^fever,
hallucinations
What signs/symptoms of ETOH withdrawal become a nursing priority? - Correct
answer-after 12+hrs: seizures, hypertension
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? - Correct answer-thiamine deficiency
What are the signs/symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? - Correct answer-
Alcoholic withdrawal, confusion, loss of mental function, ataxia (loss of muscle
function) that can cause tremor, visual changes (nystagmus), double vision, eye
dropping, comm. issue.
What are the three most common eating disorders? - Correct answer-Bulimia
nervosa, anorexia nervosa, obesity
Why do these eating disorders occur? - Correct answer-Often for indv. To have
some control over their lives, often over controlling parents to fit the "perfect"
image.
What is the treatment of choice for eating disorders? - Correct answer-Restoring
nutritional balance, positive self-image + self-esteem, behavior modification,
family therapy
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