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Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
Which of the following patients on the acute care psychiatric unit needs
the immediate attention of the nurse?
Patient admitted 2 days ago with suicidal ideation
Patient recently admitted with schizophrenia and is an alcoholic
Patient admitted 2 days ago is in the seclusion room yelling out of control
Patient skipping and dancing down the hall singing - correct answer
patient recently admitted with schizophrenia and is an alcoholic
A nurse is caring for a patient with an addictive disorder who is currently
drug free. The patient is experiencing repeated occurrences of vivid
frightening images and thoughts. Which term would the nurse use to
document this finding?
Tolerance
Flashbacks
Withdrawal
Synergistic effects - correct answer Flashbacks
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Which condition would the nurse be most concerned about when caring
for a patient who abuses alcohol?
Cirrhosis of the liver
Suicidal potential
Wernicke's encephalopathy
Korsakoff syndrome - correct answer Suicidal potential
Which patient response to the question "have you ever drank more alcohol
or used more drugs that you meant to?" should immediately cause the
nurse to assess further?
"No I have never used drugs or alcohol."
"I have drunk alcohol before but have never allowed myself to get drunk."
"I figured you would ask me about that."
"Yes I did that once and will never so it again." - correct answer "I figured
you would ask me about that."
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Which patient behaviors should the nurse suspect as related to alcohol
withdrawal?
Hyperalert state, jerky movements, easily startled
Tachycardia, diaphoresis elevated blood pressure
Peripheral vascular collapse, electrolyte imbalance
Paranoid delusions, fever, fluctuated levels of consciousness - correct
answer hyperalert state, jerky movements, easily startled
A patient in community mental health centre, smokes up to half a pack of
cigarettes daily but has tried with limited success to cut back over the last
two weeks. Today he asked the pharmacist about various products that
could aid his attempts to quit smoking in time for him to manage a long
, NURS 307 Final Exam Study Set (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
overseas flight next month with his friends who are allergic to smoke.
What phase of change is this patient demonstrating?
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action - correct answer preparation
Which of the following describes characteristics of generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD):
Dissociation, avoidance, and repeated hand washing.
Onset is shortly after an event, fear of leaving home, and fear of spiders.
Difficulty concentrating, easily fatigued, and occurs for at least 6 months.
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
Which of the following patients on the acute care psychiatric unit needs
the immediate attention of the nurse?
Patient admitted 2 days ago with suicidal ideation
Patient recently admitted with schizophrenia and is an alcoholic
Patient admitted 2 days ago is in the seclusion room yelling out of control
Patient skipping and dancing down the hall singing - correct answer
patient recently admitted with schizophrenia and is an alcoholic
A nurse is caring for a patient with an addictive disorder who is currently
drug free. The patient is experiencing repeated occurrences of vivid
frightening images and thoughts. Which term would the nurse use to
document this finding?
Tolerance
Flashbacks
Withdrawal
Synergistic effects - correct answer Flashbacks
, NURS 307 Final Exam Study Set (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
Which condition would the nurse be most concerned about when caring
for a patient who abuses alcohol?
Cirrhosis of the liver
Suicidal potential
Wernicke's encephalopathy
Korsakoff syndrome - correct answer Suicidal potential
Which patient response to the question "have you ever drank more alcohol
or used more drugs that you meant to?" should immediately cause the
nurse to assess further?
"No I have never used drugs or alcohol."
"I have drunk alcohol before but have never allowed myself to get drunk."
"I figured you would ask me about that."
"Yes I did that once and will never so it again." - correct answer "I figured
you would ask me about that."
, NURS 307 Final Exam Study Set (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
Which patient behaviors should the nurse suspect as related to alcohol
withdrawal?
Hyperalert state, jerky movements, easily startled
Tachycardia, diaphoresis elevated blood pressure
Peripheral vascular collapse, electrolyte imbalance
Paranoid delusions, fever, fluctuated levels of consciousness - correct
answer hyperalert state, jerky movements, easily startled
A patient in community mental health centre, smokes up to half a pack of
cigarettes daily but has tried with limited success to cut back over the last
two weeks. Today he asked the pharmacist about various products that
could aid his attempts to quit smoking in time for him to manage a long
, NURS 307 Final Exam Study Set (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - WCU
overseas flight next month with his friends who are allergic to smoke.
What phase of change is this patient demonstrating?
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action - correct answer preparation
Which of the following describes characteristics of generalized anxiety
disorder (GAD):
Dissociation, avoidance, and repeated hand washing.
Onset is shortly after an event, fear of leaving home, and fear of spiders.
Difficulty concentrating, easily fatigued, and occurs for at least 6 months.
