History of alcoholism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CAPA Test Bank Exam Questions with Correct Answers Form 1, Latest (GRADED) Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - correct answer A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. What action should the perianesthesia nurse take regarding the preoperative NPO instructions? A. Request that the friend interpret the written instructions B. Provide ...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

1. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood. B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply. C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2. D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels. A 2. Common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) warm, dry skin. B) cool, clammy skin. C) rapid, thready pulse. D) acetone breath odor. B 3. When obtaining a SAMPLE history fro...

HESI Computerized Adaptive Testing(CAT) Test Bank 2024 1-A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What doesthe nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? 1 -They are dependent on it. 2 -They lack the motivation to stop. 3 -They use it for coping. They enjoy the associated socialization. Ans- 1 Alcohol causes both physical and psychological dependence; the individual needs the alcohol to fun...

1. A 32-year-old woman is being evaluated for alcoholism. This is her first time in treatment. She has a 15-year history of alcohol dependence. Which of the following is the most appropriate medication? - Naltrexone 2. A 14-year-old boy comes to the office for an annual examination. During the interview, he tells his physician that he has switched from smoking cigarettes to using smokeless tobacco because he does not want to get lung cancer. The physician should tell the patient that he is ...

MENTAL HEALTH HESI 6 history of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of ativan what additional prescription administer immediately - vitamin B1 (thiamine) hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques; client outcome? - changes thought patterns r/t problem solving schizoprenia return to clinic 2 weeks after recieving dose of haldol; important info for the nurse to obtain during this visit - current vital signs clien...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS NEW GENERATION EXAM A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers B. The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond ...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 4| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2021/ 2022 Q: A client, who has a myocardial infarction last year, has a daily prescription for aspirin 325 mg by mouth. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to withhold the medication? a. Low prothrombin time. b. High white blood cell count. c. Oral temperature of 97.9 F. d. Low platelet count. Answer: D. Q: A nurse administered a second dose of an opioid containing codeine and acetaminophen t...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2023) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and frequently forgets to go to the bathroom 273. While monitoring a client during a se...

What are the 5 steps of the nursing process & an example of each? - answers Assessment - Collecting subjective & objective data from the patient Diagnosis -Data is collected & analyzed in order to make a nursing judgment Planning - Nurse decides the best plan while considering data Implementation -Carrying out the plan Evaluation -Determining whether plan was successful & what can be improved Write an example of an initial comprehensive assessment -ongoing/partial assessment - focused a...