ASSESSMENT EIGHTH EDITION ENHANCED
STUDY MATERIAL
©A Answer:. The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted for
cirrhosis of the liver, secondary to chronic alcohol use. During the
physical assessment, the nurse looks for cardiac problems that are
associated with chronic use of alcohol, such as:
a.
Hypertension.
b.
Ventricular fibrillation.
c.
Bradycardia.
d.
Mitral valve prolapse.
©B Answer:The nurse is conducting a class on alcohol and the effects of
alcohol on the body. How many standard drinks (each containing 14
grams of alcohol) per day in men are associated with increased deaths
from cirrhosis, cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and injuries?
, a.
2
b.
4
c.
6
d.
8
©C Answer:During a session on substance abuse, the nurse is reviewing
statistics with the class. For persons aged 12 years and older, which
illicit substance was most commonly used?
a.
Crack cocaine
b.
Heroin
c.
Marijuana
d.
Hallucinogens