NURS 5338 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND ARLINGTON EXAM
YEAR 2024/2025 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GURANTEED PASS/ LATEST UPDATE.
Animal Bite Puncture Wound Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER - Typically not sutured closed
- Treat with Augmentin
Bacterial Vaginosis Assessment Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Most women with BV are
asymptomatic.
- Fishy or musty vaginal odor, more prominent after sexual intercourse and menses
- Thin, homogenous discharge
- No redness or edema
- Normal bimanual exam
Bacterial Vaginosis Diagnostic - CORRECT ANSWER Amsel's criteria specify that diagnosis of
BV requires three or more of the following clinical signs and symptoms:
- Homogenous, thin, gray-white discharge coating the vaginal wall
- Vaginal pH >4.5
- Positive whiff test: amine (fishy) odor after application of 10% KOH on vaginal discharge
sample
- Presence of more than 20% epithelial cells (clue cells) on saline microscopy
Bacterial Vaginosis Reliable Predictor - CORRECT ANSWER Presence of clue cells identified
by an experienced microscopist is the single most reliable predictor of BV
STI Follow-Up for Hematuria - CORRECT ANSWER Follow-up should be scheduled in one
week
,Bronchitis Acute Assessment Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Cough: dry and nonproductive,
then productive; may be purulent
URI symptoms
Fatigue
Fever due to bacterial infection; more common in smokers and patients with COPD
Fever due to viral cause (unusual after first few days)
Burning sensation in chest
Crackles, wheezes
Chest wall pain
Perform detailed review of preexisting health conditions & exposure history
Skin Disease Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Include measurements in assessment
Periorbital Cellulitis Next Step - CORRECT ANSWER Refer to the ED for further evaluation
Heroin Suspected - CORRECT ANSWER Refer to ED prior to unconsciousness if heroin use is
suspected
Chemical Dependence Definition - CORRECT ANSWER A condition caused by the chronic use
of a drug producing tolerance. Negative symptoms result when the drug is stopped or reduced in
dose
Physical Dependence Development - CORRECT ANSWER It can begin from low dose
therapeutic use of a drug with medications such as benzodiazepines, opioids, antiepileptics, and
antidepressants; also recreational use
Drug High Dose for Recreation - CORRECT ANSWER Greater duration in use and early age of
onset lead to worsened physical dependence and severe withdrawal
Types of Withdrawals - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
- Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
, Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Starts when drug is stopped
- Continues for days, weeks, or months
Protracted Withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER - Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- Low grade continuation of some acute withdrawal symptoms
- Remitting-relapsing pattern
- Can lead to addiction relapse and prolonged disability
- Rarely indefinite
Causes of Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzodiazepines
- May coexist with alcohol and opioid addiction
Plan to Commit Suicide - CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911
- File application for detention
- Advocate persistently
Top 3 Most Harmful Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Alcohol
2. Heroin
3. Crack Cocaine
Homicidal Patient - CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911
- File application for detention
- Advocate persistently
Suicidal Patient Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER - Sign a contract to call 911 instead of
attempting suicide
- Signed by patient and provider
YEAR 2024/2025 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GURANTEED PASS/ LATEST UPDATE.
Animal Bite Puncture Wound Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER - Typically not sutured closed
- Treat with Augmentin
Bacterial Vaginosis Assessment Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Most women with BV are
asymptomatic.
- Fishy or musty vaginal odor, more prominent after sexual intercourse and menses
- Thin, homogenous discharge
- No redness or edema
- Normal bimanual exam
Bacterial Vaginosis Diagnostic - CORRECT ANSWER Amsel's criteria specify that diagnosis of
BV requires three or more of the following clinical signs and symptoms:
- Homogenous, thin, gray-white discharge coating the vaginal wall
- Vaginal pH >4.5
- Positive whiff test: amine (fishy) odor after application of 10% KOH on vaginal discharge
sample
- Presence of more than 20% epithelial cells (clue cells) on saline microscopy
Bacterial Vaginosis Reliable Predictor - CORRECT ANSWER Presence of clue cells identified
by an experienced microscopist is the single most reliable predictor of BV
STI Follow-Up for Hematuria - CORRECT ANSWER Follow-up should be scheduled in one
week
,Bronchitis Acute Assessment Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Cough: dry and nonproductive,
then productive; may be purulent
URI symptoms
Fatigue
Fever due to bacterial infection; more common in smokers and patients with COPD
Fever due to viral cause (unusual after first few days)
Burning sensation in chest
Crackles, wheezes
Chest wall pain
Perform detailed review of preexisting health conditions & exposure history
Skin Disease Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Include measurements in assessment
Periorbital Cellulitis Next Step - CORRECT ANSWER Refer to the ED for further evaluation
Heroin Suspected - CORRECT ANSWER Refer to ED prior to unconsciousness if heroin use is
suspected
Chemical Dependence Definition - CORRECT ANSWER A condition caused by the chronic use
of a drug producing tolerance. Negative symptoms result when the drug is stopped or reduced in
dose
Physical Dependence Development - CORRECT ANSWER It can begin from low dose
therapeutic use of a drug with medications such as benzodiazepines, opioids, antiepileptics, and
antidepressants; also recreational use
Drug High Dose for Recreation - CORRECT ANSWER Greater duration in use and early age of
onset lead to worsened physical dependence and severe withdrawal
Types of Withdrawals - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
- Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
, Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Starts when drug is stopped
- Continues for days, weeks, or months
Protracted Withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER - Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- Low grade continuation of some acute withdrawal symptoms
- Remitting-relapsing pattern
- Can lead to addiction relapse and prolonged disability
- Rarely indefinite
Causes of Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzodiazepines
- May coexist with alcohol and opioid addiction
Plan to Commit Suicide - CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911
- File application for detention
- Advocate persistently
Top 3 Most Harmful Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Alcohol
2. Heroin
3. Crack Cocaine
Homicidal Patient - CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911
- File application for detention
- Advocate persistently
Suicidal Patient Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER - Sign a contract to call 911 instead of
attempting suicide
- Signed by patient and provider
