True or False
The number one risk factor contributing to nurse addictions is their easy access to prescription drugs.
False ( Although it is true that nurses have easy access to prescription drugs and this is potentially a contributing factor, the major factor contributing to nurse addictions is Stress)
What is the estimated percentage of nurses who have a substance problem in the United States?
a) 5-6%
b) 8-10%
c)10-15%
d)15-20%
B) 8-10%
Substance use disorder is a ____ and ____ disease
Progressive and Chronic
Audits should be conducted by two or more individuals.
TRUE
A Registered Nurse is discovered stealing a patient's narcotic medication for personal use, which of the following is most likely to happen to the nurse?
a) The nurse can be sued by the patient for pain and suffering (because the patient did not get the medication prescribed)
b) The nurse who shows acceptance of a drug problem may be allowed limited practice under supervision while undergoing treatment and monitoring.
c) The nurse will go to jail like any criminal caught stealing
D) The nurse will lose employment, as well as the license allowing professional practice
B) The nurse who shows acceptance of a drug problem may be allowed limited practice under supervision while undergoing treatment and monitoring.
When do most nurses begin their use and abuse of substances?
Nursing School
Nurses suffering from substance abuse are easily identifiable.
False- in early stages of addiction, s/s can easily be disguisable or often mistaken for behaviors such as being tired or overwhelmed
Nurse Rob has observed a co worker arriving to work drunk at least three times in the past month. Which action by Nurse Rob would best ensure client safety and obtain necessary assistance for the co worker?
a) Ignore the co worker's behavior, and frequently assess the clients assigned to the co worker.
b) Make general statements about safety issues at the next staff meeting.
c) Report the coworker's behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
d) warn the co worker that this practice is unsafe
c) Report the coworker's behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
Who determines the legal consequences for practicing while impaired?
Each State Board of Nursing
A narcotic has to be wasted in the presence of 2 nurses
What are the four workplace risk factors that may lead to nurse addiction?
a) Stress, Lack of education, Access, Attitude
b) Stress, Access, Support of Co workers, Attitude
c) Stress, Access, Attitude, Coping skills
d) Stress, Access, Attitude, Massage the Fundus
a) Stress, Lack of education, Access, Attitude
How many months until licensee is eligible to petition to reenter practice?
3 months