Question 1

Which health problem causes more deaths,illnesses,and disabilities than any other in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tobacco addiction 
B)  Alcohol abuse 
C)  Substance abuse 
D)  Caffeine addiction 
A)  Tobacco addiction 
B)  Alcohol abuse 
C)  Substance abuse 
D)  Caffeine addiction

Question 2

A nurse has collected a urine specimen from a client for drug testing.Which of the following best describes the purpose of a urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To assess whether a certain drug has been used in the recent past 
B)  To determine the degree of intoxication 
C)  To assess the extent of performance impairment 
D)  To determine how much alcohol was consumed 
A)  To assess whether a certain drug has been used in the recent past 
B)  To determine the degree of intoxication 
C)  To assess the extent of performance impairment 
D)  To determine how much alcohol was consumed

Question 3

A nurse is providing care for a family in which a nonaddict is experiencing a stress-induced preoccupation with an addict's life,leading to extreme dependence on the addict.Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsession 
B)  Codependency 
C)  Enabling 
D)  Addiction 
A)  Obsession 
B)  Codependency 
C)  Enabling 
D)  Addiction

Question 4

A client has not yet made a commitment to take action to change his health behaviors.Which stage of change is the client experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action 
A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action

Question 5

The most widely used illicit drug in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  heroin. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  heroin. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 6

Which statement about nicotine and smoking is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cigars contain higher doses of nicotine than cigarettes. 
B)  Tolerance to nicotine takes days to develop. 
C)  Sidestream smoke contains more toxic compounds than mainstream smoke. 
D)  The harsher smoke of pipes and cigars is more hazardous than cigarette smoke. 
A)  Cigars contain higher doses of nicotine than cigarettes. 
B)  Tolerance to nicotine takes days to develop. 
C)  Sidestream smoke contains more toxic compounds than mainstream smoke. 
D)  The harsher smoke of pipes and cigars is more hazardous than cigarette smoke.

Question 7

A nurse is giving advice using the acronym FRAMES.Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer a suggestion as to how the behavior should change 
B)  Provide clear guidance to change risky behavior 
C)  Refer the client to a local support group 
D)  Emphasize the need for others to support the client's change 
A)  Offer a suggestion as to how the behavior should change 
B)  Provide clear guidance to change risky behavior 
C)  Refer the client to a local support group 
D)  Emphasize the need for others to support the client's change

Question 8

What happened in the United States as a result of prohibition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance abuse declined 
B)  Violent crime and corruption increased 
C)  The need for community health nurses declined 
D)  Facilities to treat substance abuse improved 
A)  Substance abuse declined 
B)  Violent crime and corruption increased 
C)  The need for community health nurses declined 
D)  Facilities to treat substance abuse improved

Question 9

A nurse is caring for a client who has had long-term marijuana use.Which of the following physical effects should be of priority concern to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Cardiac dysrhythmia 
C)  Abdominal pain 
D)  Respiratory tract damage 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Cardiac dysrhythmia 
C)  Abdominal pain 
D)  Respiratory tract damage

Question 10

A nurse is assessing the drug use patterns of a client.Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where was the drug acquired? 
B)  Who gave the drug to you? 
C)  Why do you use the drug? 
D)  How often do you use the drug? 
A)  Where was the drug acquired? 
B)  Who gave the drug to you? 
C)  Why do you use the drug? 
D)  How often do you use the drug?

Question 11

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chronic alcohol abuse.Which of the following medical problems should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrointestinal disturbances 
B)  Cardiac dysrhythmias 
C)  Depression 
D)  Organic brain syndrome 
E)  Hepatitis B 
A)  Gastrointestinal disturbances 
B)  Cardiac dysrhythmias 
C)  Depression 
D)  Organic brain syndrome 
E)  Hepatitis B

Question 12

A nurse partners with multiple agencies in the community to create a support group for those diagnosed with addiction in the community.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Health promotion 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Health promotion

Question 13

How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 oz of whiskey 
B)  3 oz of wine 
C)  5 oz of wine 
D)  12 oz of beer 
A)  1 oz of whiskey 
B)  3 oz of wine 
C)  5 oz of wine 
D)  12 oz of beer

Exam 37: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems

Which health problem causes more deaths,illnesses,and disabilities than any other in the United States?

A nurse has collected a urine specimen from a client for drug testing.Which of the following best describes the purpose of a urinalysis?

A nurse is providing care for a family in which a nonaddict is experiencing a stress-induced preoccupation with an addict's life,leading to extreme dependence on the addict.Which of the following best describes what is happening?

A client has not yet made a commitment to take action to change his health behaviors.Which stage of change is the client experiencing?

The most widely used illicit drug in the United States is:

Which statement about nicotine and smoking is accurate?

A nurse is giving advice using the acronym FRAMES.Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?

What happened in the United States as a result of prohibition?

A nurse is caring for a client who has had long-term marijuana use.Which of the following physical effects should be of priority concern to the nurse?

A nurse is assessing the drug use patterns of a client.Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chronic alcohol abuse.Which of the following medical problems should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse partners with multiple agencies in the community to create a support group for those diagnosed with addiction in the community.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?

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