Deck 17: Use of Complementary Therapies for Health Promotion

Question 1

Which of the following is a nonmainstream practice that is exclusive of mainstream health care?

A) Alternative therapy
B) Complementary therapy
C) Integrative health approaches
D) Complementary and alternative medicine

Answer 1

Alternative therapy

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a mind and body practice?

A) Homeopathy
B) Nutraceutical
C) Guided imagery
D) Chinese medicine

Answer 2

Guided imagery

Question 3

Why would a nurse ask a patient about the use of complementary therapies?

A) To evaluate their effectiveness
B) To determine if adverse effects may occur
C) To eliminate the need to suggest their use
D) To report the response to the health-care provider

Answer 3

To determine if adverse effects may occur

Question 4

Which therapeutic technique brings a conscious awareness to the assessment of the patient's body, mind, and spirit?

A) Reiki
B) Listening
C) Presence
D) Therapeutic touch

Question 5

Why would a nurse suggest meditation to help a patient experiencing stress?

A) Meditation helps reduce the use of medications.
B) It is a practice that does not require physician approval.
C) Stress plays a role in the development of many illnesses.
D) It is an easy, independent intervention for the patient to learn.

Question 6

Which complementary therapy is appropriate for almost all client populations?

A) Yoga
B) Meditation
C) Massage therapy
D) Vitamin supplements

Question 7

Which of the following would the nurse categorize as an herbal medicine?

A) Botanical
B) Mycotherapy
C) Mineral supplement
D) Vitamin supplement

Question 8

Which type of information would a nurse include when discussing the use of natural products with a patient?

A) Natural products are always good.
B) More of a natural product is not always better.
C) Natural products do not interfere with prescribed medications.
D) It is rare for a natural product not to be approved by a health-care provider.

Question 9

Which of the following was found to be the most effective strategy for reinforcing health promotion and disease prevention with the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CATs)?

A) Time spent with the patient
B) Group sessions
C) Independent study
D) Individual instruction

Question 10

Which of the following is least likely to be a barrier to the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CATs)?

A) Lack of interest
B) Training about their use
C) Questionable efficacy
D) Minimal evidence base