Understanding Complementary Therapies in Holistic Nursing Care
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Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC)**We aren't endorsed by this school
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MEDICINE A 116
Subject
Nursing
Date
Dec 12, 2024
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Chapter 29: Complementary and Integrative Condition QUIZ 1.A 35-year-old woman diagnosed with diabetes tells her nurse that she would be interested in finding out about complementary therapies that are available. What would be the nurses best response to this client? a.It is best to stick with allopathic medicine when dealing with diabetes. b.Complementary therapies are not available for this disease state. c.Complementary therapies are not covered by your insurance plan. d.Complementary therapies are being used as an answer to the problem of chronic illness. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 2.A nurse practices holistic client care. Which of the BELOW is a guiding principle of this practice? a.The body is the sum of its parts. b.The body is the sum of its parts. c.The body is the sum of its parts. d.The body is a unified, dynamic whole. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 3.Which of the BELOW medic actions is an example of using integrative care? a.Anurseinstructsala bo r i ngWwWoWm.aTnBt oSuMs.eWbrSeathingexercisesandassistswiththe administration of an epidural for her pain. b.A nurse monitors the heartbeat of a fetus and charts the height of the mothers fundus on the medical record. c.A nurse provides music therapy along with relaxation techniques for residents of a long-term facility. d.A nurse performing a home assessment of an elderly client recommends a referral to social services. CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 4.A young mother experiences nausea and diarrhea when stressed. What mindbody messenger is believed to be responsible for these responses? a.reproductive hormones b.white blood cells c.neuropeptides d.pancreatic insulin CORRECT: C POINTS: 1 5.Which of the BELOW complementary and alternative therapies is based on the belief of supporting the body while the symptoms are allowed to run their course. a.homeopathy b.qi Gong c.traditional Chinese medicine W W W . T B S M . W S
d.Ayurveda CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 6.A client with rheumatoid arthritis complains of soreness in his joints. Which of the BELOW homeopathic remedies might the nurse recommend for this client? a.arnica b.calendula c.nux vomica d.ignatia CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 7.A nurse uses Therapeutic Touch to decrease a postoperative clients nausea. Which of the BELOW is a principle of this CAT modality? a.A human being is a closed energy system. b.A human being is bilaterally asymmetric. c.Illness is an imbalance in a persons energy field. d.Humans do not have the ability to transform. CORRECT: C POINTS: 1 8.What is the ultimate goal of increasing the parasympathetic system influence on the body through relaxation or meditation? a.stimulate improved gastrointestinal function b.increase cardiac output and blood pressure c.facilitate respiratory function and cough d.reducetheeffectsofstress WonWtWh.ebToBdSy M.WSCORRECT: D POINTS: 1 9.A nurse who is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner is providing home care to a client who also uses traditional Chinese medicine for conditioncare. What specific assessments would the nurse make? a.tongue and pulses b.abdominal muscles and respirations c.muscle tone and cranial nerves d.vision and hearing CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 10.A client interested in acupuncture asks a nurse, Just exactly what does it do? What would the nurse explain? a.Acupuncture is based on a philosophy of laying on of hands. b.I dont think it does anything, so I dont know anything about it. c.It uses a manual process of adjusting the spine. d.It changes the flow of energy and helps healing. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 11.A nurse is applying healing touch to a postoperative clients wound. What benefits of healing touch would the nurse tell the clients family? W W W . T B S M . W S
a.It will decrease the need for fluids after surgery. b.It will help your family relationships. c.It will help the wound heal. d.It will improve the nurseclient relationship. CORRECT: C POINTS: 1 12.A nurse is teaching a client about the proper use of herbs and supplements. Which of the BELOW statements would be included? a.Look on the Internet for the products you want to try. b.The federal government regulates supplements. c.It doesnt matter how much you take. d.The product may take a longer time to be effective. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 13.A client is taking ginkgo biloba, a botanical supplement. She asks the nurse if it would be safe to take aspirin for her arthritis at the same time. The nurses response is based on what knowledge? a.Ginkgo biloba affects platelet function and should not be taken with aspirin. b.Aspirin will not have any effect if taken at the same time as ginkgo biloba. c.Ginkgo biloba does not have any effect on the blood, so it is safe. d.Ginkgo biloba has an anticoagulant effect and aspirin decreases clotting. CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 14.What is one belief of Native American healing practices? a.Modernlifefacilitatespo teWn tWiaWl.heTalBinSgMa.geWnSts.b.Healing takes time, time contributes to healing. c.A balance of yin and yang is important to condition. d.Energy flows through meridians throughout the body. CORRECT: B POINTS: 1 15.Which of the BELOW essential oils can be used during aromatherapy to treat nausea? a.lavender b.garlic c.parsley d.peppermint CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 16.A nurse is conducting a condition history and asks the client about use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) to treat her chronic headaches. What response would require further questions? a.I practice meditation. b.I use relaxation to help me go to sleep. c.Each week, I have a total body massage. d.I take herbs to treat my headaches. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 W W W . T B S M . W S
17.What philosophy underlies the use of CAT? a.The mind, body, and spirit function as a unified whole. b.The mind and the body are separate and distinct. c.Parts of an organism rarely interact or change. d.Traditional medicine is most effective for chronic illnesses. CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 18.A nurse practitioner uses integrative care in his practice. What does this mean? a.He uses allopathic medicine to treat all clients. b.He uses both allopathic medicine and CAT. c.The nurse uses CAT, a physician-prescribed medication. d.The nurse provides care for clients of all age groups. CORRECT: B POINTS: 1 19.A nurse is practicing imagery to relieve stress. What might accompany the imagery to even further promote relaxation? a.bright lighting b.bodywork techniques c.talking on the phone d.listening to music CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 20.A nurse listens to a tape of humorous stories at least once a week for its therapeutic effect. What system is improved by laughter? a.cardiovascular system b.respiratory system c.immune system d.lymphatic system WWW.TBSM.WS CORRECT: C POINTS: 1 21.A nurse is researching a standardized herbal supplement to help a client with pain. What does the word standardized mean? a.It is an all-natural product. b.It is not contaminated by other ingredients. c.It contains a certain amount of an active ingredient. d.It can be toxic in higher than regular doses. CORRECT: C POINTS: 1 22.A nurse is teaching her clients about a holistic approach to food choices. Which of the BELOW would the nurse recommend? a.Consume more dairy products. b.Use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. c.Drink diet sodas instead of regular sodas. d.Reduce intake of refined and natural sugars. CORRECT: D POINTS: 1 W W W . T B S M . W S
23.A trained nurse uses the technique of Rolfing to break up tension in client body structures. What type of CAT is being used by this nurse? a.Therapeutic Touch b.therapeutic massage c.acupuncture d.healing touch CORRECT: B POINTS: 1 24.Medic is expanding its knowledge base to include information that explains selected CAT. Which of the BELOW describes an aspect of CAT? a.market driven b.nurse driven c.government regulated d.last-resort therapy CORRECT: A POINTS: 1 MULTIPLE RESPONSE 25.A nurse attemPOINTS to integrate complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) into medic practice. Which of the BELOW are basic principles of CAT? (Select all that apply). a.Illness occurs in either the mind or the body, which are separate entities. b.Condition is the absence of disease. c.Condition is a state characterized by a dynamic balance of mind, body, and spirit. d.Illness is a manifestation of imbalance or disharmony and is a process. e.Curingisaccomplishedby WexWteWr.naTlBagSeMnt.s.WSf.Healing is a natural, slow process that involves the body, mind, and spirit. CORRECT: C, D, F POINTS: 1 26.Which of the BELOW populations are more inclined to use CAT? (Select all that apply). a.women b.adults aged 20 to 30 c.people living in the east d.former smokers e.adults who are poor f.adults with higher levels of education CORRECT: A, D, F POINTS: 1 27.A nurse caring for a client who is in pain BELOW abdominal surgery investigates the use of CAT for pain. Which of the BELOW modalities could be used to relieve this clients pain? (Select all that apply) a.massage b.acupuncture c.guided imagery d.Ayurveda e.yoga f.shamanism W W W . T B S M . W S