Question 1

A parent asks the nurse,"What is guided imagery?" Which statement is the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress." 
B)  "It involves using water to promote relaxation." 
C)  "The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation." 
D)  "It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine." 
A)  "It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress." 
B)  "It involves using water to promote relaxation." 
C)  "The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation." 
D)  "It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine." A

Question 2

The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord,which are the basis of acupressure therapy.

Accepted Answer

dermatomes
Dermatomes are areas of the skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord.Pressure in these areas is the basis of acupressure therapy.

Question 3

________________is an ancient practice that involves concentrated fluid or the essence of specific herbs that are combined with steams or baths to inhale or bathe the skin.

Accepted Answer

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that involves concentrated fluid or the essence of specific herbs that are combined with steams or baths to inhale or bathe the skin.

Question 4

What should the nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid 
B)  Can be taken with traditional Western medications 
C)  Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea 
D)  May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic 
A)  Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid 
B)  Can be taken with traditional Western medications 
C)  Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea 
D)  May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic

Question 5

What advantage(s)of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering more patient control of health care 
B)  Offering a variety of health care advisors 
C)  Keeping patients from having to make decisions 
D)  Using natural products rather than chemical ones 
E)  Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices 
A)  Offering more patient control of health care 
B)  Offering a variety of health care advisors 
C)  Keeping patients from having to make decisions 
D)  Using natural products rather than chemical ones 
E)  Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices

Question 6

A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.Which essential oil is useful for children with chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavender 
B)  Ephedra 
C)  Ginseng 
D)  Kava-kava 
A)  Lavender 
B)  Ephedra 
C)  Ginseng 
D)  Kava-kava

Question 7

Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause,such as hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evening primrose oil 
B)  Echinacea 
C)  Milk thistle 
D)  Black cohosh 
A)  Evening primrose oil 
B)  Echinacea 
C)  Milk thistle 
D)  Black cohosh

Question 8

What conditions would a nurse expect to see treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wounds 
B)  Carbon monoxide poisoning 
C)  Hyperemesis gravidarum 
D)  Decompression illness 
E)  Pneumonia 
A)  Wounds 
B)  Carbon monoxide poisoning 
C)  Hyperemesis gravidarum 
D)  Decompression illness 
E)  Pneumonia

Question 9

The mother of a pediatric patient asks the nurse about safety concerns with using herbal supplements with children.Which herbal products would the nurse educate this mother are safe to use in most of the pediatric population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ephedra 
B)  Ginger 
C)  Fish oil 
D)  Chamomile 
E)  Aloe vera 
A)  Ephedra 
B)  Ginger 
C)  Fish oil 
D)  Chamomile 
E)  Aloe vera

Question 10

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery.What is the most appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juniper 
B)  Wintergreen 
C)  Thyme 
D)  Citrus 
A)  Juniper 
B)  Wintergreen 
C)  Thyme 
D)  Citrus

Question 11

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians.How will the nurse explain the definition of meridians?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are lymph nodes. 
B)  They are invisible pathways for energy. 
C)  They are lines that divide the body into 10 zones. 
D)  They are areas of skin that are specifically innervated. 
A)  They are lymph nodes. 
B)  They are invisible pathways for energy. 
C)  They are lines that divide the body into 10 zones. 
D)  They are areas of skin that are specifically innervated.

Question 12

Which approaches to care are combined with osteopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manipulation therapy 
B)  Aroma therapy 
C)  Herbal application 
D)  Pressure point therapy 
E)  Traditional medicine 
A)  Manipulation therapy 
B)  Aroma therapy 
C)  Herbal application 
D)  Pressure point therapy 
E)  Traditional medicine

Question 13

A patient is providing history information to the admitting nurse about treatment used for chronic pain.The patient reports she participates in a type of relaxation therapy that enables her to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses.What type of therapy does the nurse record on admission record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guided imagery 
B)  Biofeedback 
C)  Hypnotherapy 
D)  Chiropractic care 
A)  Guided imagery 
B)  Biofeedback 
C)  Hypnotherapy 
D)  Chiropractic care

Question 14

The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chi 
B)  Shiatsu 
C)  Yin and yang 
D)  Ayurveda 
A)  Chi 
B)  Shiatsu 
C)  Yin and yang 
D)  Ayurveda

Question 15

The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Digestive disorders 
B)  Seasonal affective disorder 
C)  Inflammatory diseases 
D)  Stress disorders 
E)  Jaundice 
A)  Digestive disorders 
B)  Seasonal affective disorder 
C)  Inflammatory diseases 
D)  Stress disorders 
E)  Jaundice

Question 16

The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.

Accepted Answer

culturally competent
The cultu

Question 17

The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.

Accepted Answer

rolfing
Rolfing involves a pro

Question 18

In 1992 the National Institutes of Health (NIH)created the Office of Alternative Medicine to evaluate the various CAM therapies.It has since been renamed the_________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

National Center for Complementary and Al

Question 19

What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor. 
B)  Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy. 
C)  Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy. 
D)  Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time. 
A)  Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor. 
B)  Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy. 
C)  Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy. 
D)  Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.

Question 20

A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy.What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Jaundice 
C)  Colic 
D)  Retinal damage 
A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Jaundice 
C)  Colic 
D)  Retinal damage

Exam 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

A parent asks the nurse,"What is guided imagery?" Which statement is the most accurate response?

The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord,which are the basis of acupressure therapy.

________________is an ancient practice that involves concentrated fluid or the essence of specific herbs that are combined with steams or baths to inhale or bathe the skin.

What should the nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma?

What advantage(s)of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients?

A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.Which essential oil is useful for children with chronic pain?

Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause,such as hot flashes?

What conditions would a nurse expect to see treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?

The mother of a pediatric patient asks the nurse about safety concerns with using herbal supplements with children.Which herbal products would the nurse educate this mother are safe to use in most of the pediatric population?

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery.What is the most appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend?

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians.How will the nurse explain the definition of meridians?

Which approaches to care are combined with osteopathy?

The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?

The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)?

The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.

The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.

In 1992 the National Institutes of Health (NIH)created the Office of Alternative Medicine to evaluate the various CAM therapies.It has since been renamed the_________________________________________________.

What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?

A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy.What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?

The Past, Present, and Future

Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Fetal Development

Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth

Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth

The Family After Birth

Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth

The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care

The Term Newborn

Preterm and Postterm Newborns

The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation

An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition

The Infant

The Toddler

The Preschool Child

The School-Age Child

The Adolescent

The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family

The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition

The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition

The Child with a Respiratory Disorder

The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder

The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System

The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition

The Child with a Genitourinary Condition

The Child with a Skin Condition

The Child with a Metabolic Condition

Childhood Communicable Diseases, Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters and the Maternal-Child Patient

The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

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