Deck 11: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Question 1

An elderly female client is interested in practicing yoga to help lower her blood pressure and stress levels while improving her flexibility.She expresses concern that it may be too fast-paced and intense for her.Which type of yoga would be most appropriate?

A)Ashtanga yoga
B)Power yoga
C)Hatha yoga
D)Iyengar yoga

Answer 1

Hatha yoga

Question 2

For which clients might acupuncture be a helpful treatment? Select all that apply.

A)A client experiencing nausea after a cholecystectomy
B)A client experiencing vomiting after their chemotherapy treatment
C)A client with chronic migraine headaches
D)A client with carpal tunnel syndrome
E)A client with lower back pain

Answer 2

A client experiencing vomiting after their chemotherapy treatment
A client with chronic migraine headaches
A client with carpal tunnel syndrome
A client with lower back pain

Question 3

Which of the following shows the use of integrative health care?

A)A client experiencing nausea after a tonsillectomy is given pain medication
B)A pregnant client relieves her morning sickness with small amounts of ginger
C)A client controls hypertension with prescription medication, dietary changes, and by doing yoga
D)After a car accident, a client receives acupressure and acupuncture to treat neck pain

Answer 3

A client controls hypertension with prescription medication, dietary changes, and by doing yoga

Question 4

A client seeks a vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.This type of massage is called

A)Shiatsu
B)Swedish
C)Reflexology
D)Deep tissue

Question 5

Which term refers to the treatment of disease by creating an environment that is antagonistic to the disease?

A)Holism
B)Acupressure
C)Acupuncture
D)Allopathic

Question 6

A client who has tried several forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)is looking for a way to become more aware of the changes in her heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle contractions.Which may help the client?

A)Music therapy
B)Biofeedback
C)Meditation
D)Aromatherapy

Question 7

A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).The nursing instructor states that CAM practitioners focus on which of the following? Select all that apply.

A)Symptom relief and removal
B)The need for crisis care
C)A medical model of healing
D)The need for preventive care
E)The need to treat the cause of illness

Question 8

Which term refers to the relationship among all living things?

A)Holism
B)Acupressure
C)Acupuncture
D)Allopathic medicine

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes.In recent months, the client has had trouble sleeping.Which complementary treatments does the nurse expect the health-care provider will recommend? Select all that apply.

A)Melatonin
B)Valerian
C)Yoga
D)Deep tissue massage
E)Chamomile

Question 10

Which may be used to treat diarrhea in infants?

A)Soy
B)Valerian
C)Capsaicin
D)Saw palmetto

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).The client is interested in complementary and alternative (CAM)therapy that may help with both of these conditions.Which treatments would be appropriate? Select all that apply.

A)Chiropractic
B)Acupuncture
C)Massage therapy
D)Yoga
E)Peppermint

Question 12

A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet.The dietitian teaches that clients who adhere to this diet can:

A)Eat unlimited amounts of red meat.
B)Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery.
C)Eliminate their need for insulin.
D)Reduce migraine headaches.

Question 13

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for chronic back pain.In addition to prescription pain medication, the client also sees a chiropractor several times a month.In this case, seeing a chiropractor would be considered which of the following?

A)Physical therapy
B)Alternative therapy
C)Conventional therapy
D)Complementary therapy

Question 14

A client complains of pain and joint stiffness.The client's primary health-care provider notes that the client can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, as needed, but also notes that a variety of treatments may be helpful, including seeing a chiropractor and receiving a massage.Which approach to health care is the primary health-care provider practicing?

A)Western
B)Alternative
C)Integrative
D)Eastern

Question 15

A nurse is caring for a client with cancer.The client is interested in complementary treatments to help relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.Which would the nurse expect the health-care provider to recommend?

A)Melatonin
B)Shiatsu
C)Acupuncture
D)Ginger

Question 16

A middle-aged female client is being treated for anemia.In reviewing the client's medical history, the nurse notes that the client currently takes several supplements, including peppermint oil, melatonin, ginseng, and valerian.Based on the client's new diagnosis, which of these supplements will likely need to be discontinued?

A)Melatonin
B)Valerian
C)Ginseng
D)Peppermint oil

Question 17

The LPN/LVN is assisting the RN in caring for a client who has just been prescribed the blood thinner warfarin.Which statement made by the client indicates that teaching on complementary treatments has been successful? Select all that apply.

A)It is safe for me to continue taking my St.John's Wort to help with my depression.
B)I should stop taking my feverfew supplement.
C)I should tell my acupuncturist about this change in my medication regimen.
D)I should stop taking my melatonin supplement.
E)I should tell my chiropractor about this change in medicine prior to my next adjustment.

Question 18

A nurse is performing an initial admission assessment on a client.The client states that he takes chamomile.The nurse suspects that the client has which of the following?

A)Insomnia
B)Migraine headaches
C)Hypercholesterolemia
D)Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 19

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who states that he adheres to a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness, and usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference.The nurse recognizes that the client participates in which of the following?

A)Meditation
B)Biofeedback
C)Aromatherapy
D)Phytonutrients

Question 20

When caring for a client, a nurse focuses on providing holistic health care by using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).The nurse recognizes that providing such care will emphasize which of the following? Select all that apply.

A)Uniqueness of each individual
B)Multiple factors as causes of illness and disease
C)Interaction among mind, body, and spirit
D)A single factor as a cause for illness and disease
E)The client's participation in treatment and healing

Question 21

Massage would likely be indicated for which of the following clients? Select all that apply.

A)A client who has a high level of stress
B)A client who would like to relieve pain without medication
C)A client who has muscle tightness
D)A client who has uncontrolled blood glucose levels
E)A client with a history of blood clots