Nurses And Substance Abuse
11 Questions
| Total Attempts: 180
Test your knowledge about substance abuse among nursing professionals.
Questions and Answers
- 1.In 2008, what was the number of adult illegal drug users in the U.S.?
- A.
6.1 Million
- B.
17.8 Million
- C.
11.5 Million
- D.
3.0 Million
- 2.The nature of the nursing profession causes increased addiction among nurses leading to a higher prevalence rate than the general population.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.What is the estimated percentage of nurses who have a substance abuse problem in the United States?
- A.
40-50%
- B.
25-32%
- C.
14-20%
- D.
3-5%
- 4.The number one risk factor contributing to nurse addictions is their easy access to prescription drugs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Male nurses tend to have a more virulent course of addiction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.List the four workplace risk factors that may lead to nurse addiction.
- 7.What are potential behavioral signs that a nurse is using a controlled substance (list all that apply)?
- A.
Happier more than usual
- B.
Drowsiness at work
- C.
Poor hygiene
- D.
Isolation
- 8.What are possible physical signs of substance abuse (list all that apply)?
- A.
Excessive sweating
- B.
Slurred speech
- C.
Excessive laughing
- D.
Frequent hangovers
- 9.Younger nurses are most at risk for drug abuse.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.The primary focus to reduce the risk of substance abuse among nurses should be
- A.
Ignore the issue
- B.
Provide education on risk factors and symptoms
- C.
Report all suspected nurses
- D.
Prevent all nurses from accessing narcotics
- 11.Substance abuse awareness and the repercussions does not apply to student nurses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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