A nurse is always "forgetting" to have a coworker present when wasting IV Narcotic medication
True
100
A nurse is caught abusing drugs and/or medications. This is her first offense. What consequences should she expect?
Suspension of nursing license and mandatory rehabilitation if she wants her license reinstated.
200
A nurse is shaky & sweaty, her pupils are dialated, and still wall-to-wall after a 16 hour shift. She is most likely abusing...
Stimulants
200
A Nurse is on her third 12 hour shift in a row and seems tired at the end of her shift.
False. Working 36 hours in 3 days would make anyone tired.
200
A nurse voluntarily seeks substance abuse counseling outside if her workplace. Is the nurse's license able to be revoked or suspended by the state?
No. The reason behind this exception to promote encouragement for health care workers to seek help and treatment.
300
A nurse comes in for his shift and appears confused, uncoordinated, forgetful, and very slow. You know that he was diagnosed with Panic Attacks 6 months ago. He is most likely abusing...
Benzodiazepines
300
All of Michelle's patient's who are prescribed Dilaudid never seem to get any pain relief, even after several documented doses.
True
300
Sally caught Jane drinking vodka in the breakroom at the beginning of their shift. Will Sally have to report this incident to their supervisor?
Yes! The state of Illinois has a mandatory reporting law requiring certain categories of persons that are suspected of substance abuse; particularly staff compromised of State-licensed nurses.
400
Even though alcohol is legal for people over the age of 21 in the United States, can it become a substance that is being abused?
Yes
400
Jane has been missing work more frequently the past 3 months. When she is at work she seems withdrawn, extremely irritable, and has erratic mood swings.
True. All of these are sign and symptoms of a substance abuse issue.
400
Who decides what the consequences are for nurses that are found guilty of substance abuse?
The State Nurse Practice Act. Laws and consequences vary from state to state.