Author Question: A nurse suspects that her co-worker is experiencing substance abuse. Which symptom would indicate ... (Read 89 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A nurse suspects that her co-worker is experiencing substance abuse. Which symptom would indicate abuse from an opioid?

1. Feeling cold
2. Dilated pupils
3. Decreased heart rate
4. Weight gain

Question 2

The nervous system consists of which two divisions? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Autonomic
2. Sympathetic
3. Central
4. Peripheral
5. Parasympathetic

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Excessive sweating is a symptom of opioid abuse.
Rationale 2: Dilated pupils is a symptom of opioid abuse.
Rationale 3: Difficulty sleeping is a documented reason why some healthcare providers struggle with alcohol or drug addiction.
Rationale 4: An increased heart rate indicates opioid abuse.
Rationale 5: Weight loss indicates opioid abuse.

Global Rationale: Dilated pupils is a symptom of opioid abuse. Feeling cold, decreased heart rate, and weight loss are not indicates of opioid abuse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4

Rationale 1: The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Rationale 2: The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Rationale 3: The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Rationale 4: The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Rationale 5: The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

Global Rationale: The nervous systems consists of the Central Nervous System and the peripheral Nervous System.