Detox Detox Safety and Monitoring

Question 1

What is the most dangerous complication of rapid, unsupervised alcohol detox?

Accepted Answer

Grand mal seizures

Answer

Mild headache

Answer

Temporary insomnia

Answer

Mild anxiety

Question 2

Which vital sign trend during alcohol detox should prompt immediate physician evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly rising heart rate and blood pressure

Answer

Stable temperature of 98.6°F

Answer

Mild decrease in respiratory rate

Answer

Gradual improvement in orientation

Question 3

What is a common detox safety protocol for patients at high fall risk during withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Frequent neuro checks, bed alarms, and assisted ambulation

Answer

Leaving patients alone to rest quietly

Answer

Removing all monitoring equipment to reduce agitation

Answer

Encouraging unassisted ambulation immediately

Question 4

Which laboratory value is routinely monitored during medical alcohol detox to detect liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Liver enzymes (AST, ALT)

Answer

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer

Hemoglobin A1c

Answer

Urine creatinine

Question 5

What does a pulse oximetry reading below 92% indicate in a detox patient requiring monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia requiring supplemental oxygen

Answer

Normal oxygenation

Answer

Hyperventilation syndrome

Answer

Carbon dioxide retention

Question 6

Why is aspiration risk particularly high in patients undergoing alcohol or sedative detox?

Accepted Answer

Impaired gag reflex and altered consciousness increase risk of vomiting and aspiration

Answer

Detox patients never vomit

Answer

Aspiration only occurs in surgical patients

Answer

Detox medications prevent all vomiting