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SPAN
Substance Abuse in Healthcare Professionals: What We Can Do
Signs & Symptoms
Name That Drug!
Trivia
100
What does SPAN stand for?
Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses
100
Know _____ & ______ of substance abuse.
Signs & Symptoms
100
What drug has these signs and symptoms associated with it? -Dilated pupils -Runny/reddened/sore nose -Nosebleeds, chronic sinus/nasal problems -Unexplained bursts of energy -Restlessness or nervousness -Increased temperature, chest pain, nausea, abdominal pain, strokes, seizures, headaches.
Cocaine
100
Mary Jane
Marijuana
100
What kind of healthcare professional most commonly abuses opioids?
Anesthesiologists
200
Who established SPAN?
The NYSNA - New York State Nurses Association
200
Keep lines of ___________ open between administration and employees.
Communication.
200
What drug is associated with these signs and symptoms? -Rapid loud talking -Excessive laughter or inappropriate happiness -Inflammation in whites of eyes; pupils unlikely to be dilated -Appearance of intoxication but has no smell of alcohol -Appearance of sleepiness or stupor in the latter stages -Frequent respiratory infections; increased HR, anxiety, panic attacks
Marijuana
200
Dope
Heroin
200
Oncology nurses and administrative nurses are twice as likely to engage in what?
Binge drinking
300
What is the purpose of SPAN?
A resource for all NYS licensed nurses coping with chemical dependency (alcoholism and/or drug addiction) problems, SPAN’s assistance is provided in the areas of identification, education and prevention.
300
Volunteer as a ________ ________ in a peer assistance program.
Peer counselor.
300
What signs and symptoms are associated with this drug? -More irritable with patients and colleagues -Withdrawn, mood-swings -Elaborate excuses for behavior such as being late for work -Black-outs -Illogical or sloppy charting -Change in physical appearance
Alcohol
300
Happy Dust
Cocaine
300
Emergency department nurses are 3.5 times as likely to use _____ or _____ than nurses in other clinical specialites.
Cocaine, marijuana
400
List TWO circumstances where a nurse employer is required by New York state law to report to the State Education Department’s Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) related to substance abuse
If there is any nurse who is: -identified or suspected of being an abuser of alcohol or other drugs; -reassigned as a result of substance abuse; -terminated because of problems related to alcoholism or substance abuse; -left a position while under suspicion of addictive illness.
400
Develop ______ hotlines or tip-lines for employees to report use by other employees or for employees to seek help.
Anonymous.
400
What drug CLASS has these S & S associated with it? -Pinpoint pupils -Respiratory depression and arrest -Drowsiness, confusion, sedation -Nausea and vomiting, constipation -Apathy and decreased physical activity -Short lived euphoria or feeling good effects -Changes in state of mind, going back and forth from feeling alert to drowsy -Coma or death (result of overdose)
Opiates
400
Crank
Methamphetamine
400
Approximately what percentage of all healthcare professionals will misuse drugs at some time during their career?
10-15%
500
List the other program in New York State, which often interacts with SPAN, that helps nurses with substance abuse disorders.
PAP - Professional Assistance Program
500
Follow facility protocols regarding _______ ______ _______.
Drug count procedures.
500
What drug CLASS has these S & S associated with it? -Dilated pupils -Dryness of mucous membranes -Excessive sweating and shakiness -Lack of sleep -Unusual energy, accelerated movements and activities -Nervousness -Increased HR, metabolism, rapid or irregular heartbeat, heart failure
Amphetamines (speed, meth...)
500
Kryptonite
Crack (cocaine-smokeable)
500
Substance use by physicians and nurses often begins when?
During medical or nursing school.