NR 326 Final Exam Verified Questions With
Correct Answers,.
Dilsulfiram (Antabuse)- Correct answermedication to help an alcoholic client
maintain sobriety
medications for patients withdrawing from alcohol (classes) - Correct
answerthiamine, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, vitamins
signs and symptoms of patients withdrawing from alcohol - Correct
answertremors, change in mental status, weakness, anxiety, mood changes,
increased temp, heart rate, respirations, insomnia, N/V, diaphoresis, hypertension
When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin?- Correct answerwithin 4 to 12
hours of cessation or reduction of prolonged and heavy use
basic principles of AA- Correct answeradmitting you have a problem
admit powerlessness over the substance
not responsible for the disease, but responsible for the cure
believe in a higher power
accept alcohol as a disease and know the only answer is abstinence
understand that lives are unmanageable with alcohol use / correlate life problems with
alcohol use
substance abuse disorder defense mechanisms- Correct answerdenial,
rationalization, projection, compensation
interventions for alcoholic patient- Correct answer-Check labs - AST/ALT/
CPK/Blood alcohol level/obtain urine specimen, CT scan, check pupils. Know how to
assess alcoholic
-Put on seizure precautions
-Give Antabuse
-Assess for suicidal ideations
interventions/caring for Alzheimer's- Correct answerprovide consistent
routine, safety, locks on doors, redirect, talk to patient step by step
interventions for dementia- Correct answerdon't give too much information at
once, limit choices
, teaching the family of patient with primary dementia/Alzheimer's - Correct
answer-expect progressive forgetfulness
-forgetfulness will gradually get worse until the patient is disoriented
-forgetfulness is progressive and irreversible
-you can tell the family that they can bring personal items from home to help the patient
remember things and be more comfortable
what to do if suspected child abuse and what to do if it is challenged - Correct
answer-report immediately
-if challenged, state it is legally required
reasons to suspect child abuse- Correct answerchild is knowledgeable about
sexual information, broken bones, stories don't match up, child is afraid to answer
questions in front of parents
conduct disorder- Correct answer-defiant against authority
-Repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviors in which the basic rights of others or
major age appropriate societal norms or rules are violated
- Childhood onset develops before the age of 10
- Males are more prevalent
- Adolescent onset occurs after the age of 10
- The ratio of males-to-females is equal in the adolescent stage
- Physical aggression and peer relationships disturbed
- Behaviors affect all areas of child's life
- Stealing, lying, and truancy
- Lacks feelings of guilt or remorse
- Use of substances, sexual activity occur earlier
- Can demonstrate signs of suicidal ideation
- Demonstrates physical cruelty to animals
- Believes that aggression is justified
- Learning disorders or impairments of cognitive functioning
- Has run away from home
- Defense mechanisms such as projection
- Low self-esteem
- Poor frustration
- Irritability
- Frequent temper
- Anxiety and depression are common
- Low IQ
- Manifestations of ADHD are common
Correct Answers,.
Dilsulfiram (Antabuse)- Correct answermedication to help an alcoholic client
maintain sobriety
medications for patients withdrawing from alcohol (classes) - Correct
answerthiamine, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, vitamins
signs and symptoms of patients withdrawing from alcohol - Correct
answertremors, change in mental status, weakness, anxiety, mood changes,
increased temp, heart rate, respirations, insomnia, N/V, diaphoresis, hypertension
When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin?- Correct answerwithin 4 to 12
hours of cessation or reduction of prolonged and heavy use
basic principles of AA- Correct answeradmitting you have a problem
admit powerlessness over the substance
not responsible for the disease, but responsible for the cure
believe in a higher power
accept alcohol as a disease and know the only answer is abstinence
understand that lives are unmanageable with alcohol use / correlate life problems with
alcohol use
substance abuse disorder defense mechanisms- Correct answerdenial,
rationalization, projection, compensation
interventions for alcoholic patient- Correct answer-Check labs - AST/ALT/
CPK/Blood alcohol level/obtain urine specimen, CT scan, check pupils. Know how to
assess alcoholic
-Put on seizure precautions
-Give Antabuse
-Assess for suicidal ideations
interventions/caring for Alzheimer's- Correct answerprovide consistent
routine, safety, locks on doors, redirect, talk to patient step by step
interventions for dementia- Correct answerdon't give too much information at
once, limit choices
, teaching the family of patient with primary dementia/Alzheimer's - Correct
answer-expect progressive forgetfulness
-forgetfulness will gradually get worse until the patient is disoriented
-forgetfulness is progressive and irreversible
-you can tell the family that they can bring personal items from home to help the patient
remember things and be more comfortable
what to do if suspected child abuse and what to do if it is challenged - Correct
answer-report immediately
-if challenged, state it is legally required
reasons to suspect child abuse- Correct answerchild is knowledgeable about
sexual information, broken bones, stories don't match up, child is afraid to answer
questions in front of parents
conduct disorder- Correct answer-defiant against authority
-Repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviors in which the basic rights of others or
major age appropriate societal norms or rules are violated
- Childhood onset develops before the age of 10
- Males are more prevalent
- Adolescent onset occurs after the age of 10
- The ratio of males-to-females is equal in the adolescent stage
- Physical aggression and peer relationships disturbed
- Behaviors affect all areas of child's life
- Stealing, lying, and truancy
- Lacks feelings of guilt or remorse
- Use of substances, sexual activity occur earlier
- Can demonstrate signs of suicidal ideation
- Demonstrates physical cruelty to animals
- Believes that aggression is justified
- Learning disorders or impairments of cognitive functioning
- Has run away from home
- Defense mechanisms such as projection
- Low self-esteem
- Poor frustration
- Irritability
- Frequent temper
- Anxiety and depression are common
- Low IQ
- Manifestations of ADHD are common
