Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
1) The primary effect of acute alcohol intoxication is
a) Hypotension.
b) Central nervous system depression.
c) Increased metabolic rate.
d) Elevated blood sugar.
2) Which of the following is a common sign of acute alcohol intoxication?
a) Drowsiness.
b) Fever.
c) Rapid breathing.
d) Hypertension.
3) Which of the following is a common sign of acute alcohol intoxication?
a) Fever.
b) Bradycardia.
c) Pain.
d) Nausea.
4) Death from acute alcohol intoxication is caused by
a) Hyperthermia.
b) Hyperglycemia.
c) Respiratory depression.
d) Bradycardia.
5) Alcohol intoxication can cause hypoglycemia.
a) True.
b) False.
6) The blood alcohol level that is considered to be legal intoxication is
a) 80 mg/dL.
b) 380 mg/dL.
c) 8 mg/dL.
d) 800 mg/dL.
7) Which of these is the correct definition of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
a) Characteristic signs and symptoms that occur after a single session of drinking.
b) Characteristic signs/symptoms that occur when a chronic drinker stops drinking.
c) Characteristic signs and symptoms associated with a high blood alcohol level.
d) Characteristic signs and symptoms that happen after years of heavy drinking.
8) The alcohol withdrawal syndrome
a) is a minor problem that resolves without treatment.
b) has signs and symptoms that are very subtle.
c) prevents someone from functioning socially or at work.
d) only happens to people who drink occasionally.
9) Signs of the alcohol withdrawal syndrome include:
a) Agitation, hallucinations.
b) Dry skin, low pulse.
c) Drowsiness, low blood pressure
d) Diarrhea and confusion.
10) Signs of severe, Stage 3 or 4 alcohol withdrawal syndrome include:
a) Confusion, tremors.
b) Delirium, very high pulse and blood pressure.
c) Agitation, sweating.
d) Anxiety, nausea.
11) Signs of severe, Stage 3 or 4 alcohol withdrawal syndrome include:
a) Mild elevations of pulse and blood pressure.
b) Drowsiness.
c) Seizures.
d) Hypothermia.
12) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome typically progresses through stages.
a) True.
b) False.
13) Which of the following is used for assessing alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
a) The Mini-Mental Status Exam.
b) The CAGE questions.
c) The Romberg test.
d) The CIWA-Ar Scale.
14) Patients who chronically abuse alcohol
a) will usually discuss their drinking habits honestly and openly.
b) will often deny that they drink often, and drink to excess.
c) frequently seek help for their drinking problem.
d) are often concerned about their drinking and see it as a problem.
15) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can mimic common medical problems.
a) True.
b) False.
16) Alcohol withdrawal can be diagnosed
a) by using specific blood tests.
b) by a neurological exam.
c) only if it is confirmed the patient abuses alcohol.
d) if the patient’s blood alcohol level is 80 mg/dL or higher.
17) The primary responsibility of CNAs when caring for a patient in alcohol withdrawal:
a) Preventing falls.
b) Monitoring intake and output.
c) Patient safety.
d) Checking pulse and blood pressure.
18) CNAs should be especially vigilant in monitoring the patient’s
a) pulse.
b) respiratory rate.
c) blood pressure.
d) temperature.
19) When caring for patients in alcohol withdrawal, CNAs are responsible for
a) maintaining the patient’s orientation status.
b) preventing seizures.
c) treating a fever.
d) measuring blood alcohol.
20) Which of these drugs is commonly used to treat patients in alcohol withdrawal?
a) Antibiotics.
b) Benzodiazepines.
c) Antihypertensives.
d) Anticoagulants.
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