When assessing for evidence of intravenous drug use, besides ...

[melly21297]

When assessing for evidence of intravenous drug use, besides checking the antecubital space, the nurse checks:
 
  a. the chest over the heart. c. the nose.
  b. the trunk. d. in the scrotal area.

Question 2

The nurse understands that what level of alcohol in the blood generally produces impairment of judgment, speech, motor coordination, and reaction time in the nontolerant person?
 
  a. 10-30 mg/dL c. 50-150 mg/dL
  b. 30-50 mg/dL d. 150-200 mg/dL

[jrpg123456]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a common site for injecting illicit drugs.
B Incorrect: This is not a common site for injecting illicit drugs.
C Incorrect: This is a site for sniffing drugs, but not IV injecting drugs.
D Correct: This is a site for injecting illicit drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This level produces slight muscle relaxation.
B Incorrect: This level produces a state of relaxation and mood elevation.
C Correct: This level impairs judgement, speech, motor coordination, and reaction time.
D Incorrect: This level produces intoxication.

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