Exam 4: NUR256/ NUR 256 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen
Exam 4: NUR256/ NUR 256 (New 2023/ 2024
Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Exam Review| Complete Guide with
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct- Galen
QUESTION
What are s/s of wernickes & korsakoffs?
Answer:
altered gait
vestibular dysfunction
confusion
ocular motility abnormalities
sluggish reaction to light
unequal pupil size
QUESTION
What puts someone at higher risk for DTs?
Answer:
medical dx or experienced them before
people who have been using hard & heavy for a long time
QUESTION
What are delirium tremens (DTs)?
Answer:
life-threatening alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Delusions
visual & tactile hallucinations
anxious
restless
tremors
n/v
sweating
QUESTION
When do DTx occur?
Answer:
24-72 hours after last drink
QUESTION
Alcohol Assessment- Questions to ask
Answer:
- open ended
- Type of alcohol
- how much consumed
- for how long
- when last consumed
-have you ever had DTs or seizures
QUESTION
Alcohol nursing process?
Answer:
detox
rehab
housing/hospitalization
QUESTION
What is Al-Anon?
Answer:
a support group for an alcoholic’s family and friend.
QUESTION
What is Alateen?
Answer:
a support group to help teenagers whose parents are alcoholics
QUESTION
What is pharm alcohol tx?
Answer:
antibuse
atrexia
contrave
QUESTION
What are examples of opiates?
Answer:
Heroin
Morphine
Fentanyl
Methadone
Meperidine
QUESTION
What do opiates do?
Answer:
Depress CNS
slow RR
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