NUR 253 Mental health Exam 3 2026 NEWEST
EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND
NEW!!
#1 priority for abused patient - CORRECT ANSWER: safety!
• Alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER: CNS depressant ( acts on GABA receptors, increases
availability of dopamine and norepinephrine)
• Alcohol intoxication s/s - CORRECT ANSWER: - signs- slurred speech, incoordination,
unsteady gait, decreased B/P, drowsiness, stupor, Nystagmus, impaired memory or attention,
sexual, mood, and judgment prob.
• Attempted rape - CORRECT ANSWER: physical attempts and verbal threats of rape.
Attempted rape can also be something a person is charged with.
• Cocaine and Amphetamines - CORRECT ANSWER: increases level of norepinepherine,
serotonin, and dopamine.
• Opiates/Herion - CORRECT ANSWER: action on opiod receptors, dopamine, catecholamine,
GABA syst., and glutamate.
• Rape - CORRECT ANSWER: type of sexual assault that is non-consensual, it can be vaginal,
anal, or oral penetration obtained by force or threat of bodily harm or when a person is incapable
of giving consent.
,• Re-feeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER: complications that occur from having the
patient eat regular portions. The electrolytes will shift because the body cannot accommodate the
increased calories. This can cause cardiac collapse.
• Resources to send abused victims - CORRECT ANSWER: o Safe houses
o Battered Women shelter
We're going to protect these patients and bring them into a shelter that is private. These shelters
look like regular houses in neighborhoods. They are private non-advertised shelters that are
meant to not look like shelters to maintain safety.
• Risk Factors for Abusive Persons and Family Violence: - CORRECT ANSWER: o A child that
has been abused when they were younger will think the abuse is normal and will continue, as
they get older. These individuals have a higher risk factor for abusing other people.
• Tolerance- - CORRECT ANSWER: person physical response, when body gets used to amount
of the substance that is being ingested. Person requires more substance for same effect.
• When behaviors emerge - CORRECT ANSWER: o Calmly review therapeutic goals
o boundaries of treatment
o avoid rejection and rescuing
• Assess for suicide intentions
• Withdraw - CORRECT ANSWER: Body's response to a sudden discontinuance of a substance-
due to a blood and tissue concentration decreased levels. Psychological, and physical symptoms
depending on substance.
abnormal lab values - CORRECT ANSWER: starvation
Abuse programs- - CORRECT ANSWER: AA, residential programs, tx programs= for those who
have long history.
, Abuse= - CORRECT ANSWER: that's all they focus on, that drug will interfere in ability to
maintain work, unable to fulfill major roles.
alcohol and cocaine together - CORRECT ANSWER: can cause tachycardia. must not mix
alcohol and opiates equal - CORRECT ANSWER: synergistic effect-will have double the effect
(both are cns depressants)
can be lethal
Alcohol withdrawal- - CORRECT ANSWER: • Cessation of alcohol with cause- n/v/anxiety,
hallucinations (visual, auditory, and tactile), increased pulse (greater than 100), hand tremors,
seizures (Grand Mal), sweating, psychomotor agitation, insomnia. With use that has been heavy
or prolonged.
(2 or more of the side effects is considered alcohol withdrawal)
amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER: low weight
anemic pancytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER: starvation
Anorexia Nervosa:Know what this person looks like (clinical manifestations - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1. Underweight
2. growth of fine, downy hair (lanugo) on the face and back
3. mottled, cool skin on the extremities
4. low blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
5. These patients are consistent with a malnourished, dehydrated state.
EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND
NEW!!
#1 priority for abused patient - CORRECT ANSWER: safety!
• Alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER: CNS depressant ( acts on GABA receptors, increases
availability of dopamine and norepinephrine)
• Alcohol intoxication s/s - CORRECT ANSWER: - signs- slurred speech, incoordination,
unsteady gait, decreased B/P, drowsiness, stupor, Nystagmus, impaired memory or attention,
sexual, mood, and judgment prob.
• Attempted rape - CORRECT ANSWER: physical attempts and verbal threats of rape.
Attempted rape can also be something a person is charged with.
• Cocaine and Amphetamines - CORRECT ANSWER: increases level of norepinepherine,
serotonin, and dopamine.
• Opiates/Herion - CORRECT ANSWER: action on opiod receptors, dopamine, catecholamine,
GABA syst., and glutamate.
• Rape - CORRECT ANSWER: type of sexual assault that is non-consensual, it can be vaginal,
anal, or oral penetration obtained by force or threat of bodily harm or when a person is incapable
of giving consent.
,• Re-feeding syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER: complications that occur from having the
patient eat regular portions. The electrolytes will shift because the body cannot accommodate the
increased calories. This can cause cardiac collapse.
• Resources to send abused victims - CORRECT ANSWER: o Safe houses
o Battered Women shelter
We're going to protect these patients and bring them into a shelter that is private. These shelters
look like regular houses in neighborhoods. They are private non-advertised shelters that are
meant to not look like shelters to maintain safety.
• Risk Factors for Abusive Persons and Family Violence: - CORRECT ANSWER: o A child that
has been abused when they were younger will think the abuse is normal and will continue, as
they get older. These individuals have a higher risk factor for abusing other people.
• Tolerance- - CORRECT ANSWER: person physical response, when body gets used to amount
of the substance that is being ingested. Person requires more substance for same effect.
• When behaviors emerge - CORRECT ANSWER: o Calmly review therapeutic goals
o boundaries of treatment
o avoid rejection and rescuing
• Assess for suicide intentions
• Withdraw - CORRECT ANSWER: Body's response to a sudden discontinuance of a substance-
due to a blood and tissue concentration decreased levels. Psychological, and physical symptoms
depending on substance.
abnormal lab values - CORRECT ANSWER: starvation
Abuse programs- - CORRECT ANSWER: AA, residential programs, tx programs= for those who
have long history.
, Abuse= - CORRECT ANSWER: that's all they focus on, that drug will interfere in ability to
maintain work, unable to fulfill major roles.
alcohol and cocaine together - CORRECT ANSWER: can cause tachycardia. must not mix
alcohol and opiates equal - CORRECT ANSWER: synergistic effect-will have double the effect
(both are cns depressants)
can be lethal
Alcohol withdrawal- - CORRECT ANSWER: • Cessation of alcohol with cause- n/v/anxiety,
hallucinations (visual, auditory, and tactile), increased pulse (greater than 100), hand tremors,
seizures (Grand Mal), sweating, psychomotor agitation, insomnia. With use that has been heavy
or prolonged.
(2 or more of the side effects is considered alcohol withdrawal)
amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER: low weight
anemic pancytopenia - CORRECT ANSWER: starvation
Anorexia Nervosa:Know what this person looks like (clinical manifestations - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1. Underweight
2. growth of fine, downy hair (lanugo) on the face and back
3. mottled, cool skin on the extremities
4. low blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
5. These patients are consistent with a malnourished, dehydrated state.
