Deck 7: Complementary and Alternative Strategies

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of integrative health care?

A) Integrative health care is a family-centred approach to care.
B) Integrative health care relies primarily on alternative medicine.
C) Integrative health care combines complementary and alternative health care practices with conventional medicine.
D) Integrative health care focuses on wellness rather than illness.

Answer 1

Integrative health care combines complementary and alternative health care practices with conventional medicine.

Question 2

In contrast to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), Western or allopathic medicine focuses on the:

A) mind?body connection.
B) impact of family relationships on health-seeking behaviours.
C) symptoms and disease.
D) environmental impact on health.

Answer 2

symptoms and disease.

Question 3

A nurse is discussing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with an individual. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include in this discussion?

A) Empirical research has consistently demonstrated the value of alternative and complementary therapy.
B) Many herbal remedies have side effects and medication interactions.
C) CAM providers must meet required training, testing, and continuing education to practise.
D) Health Canada requires proof of efficacy and safety for dietary supplements.

Answer 3

Many herbal remedies have side effects and medication interactions.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct concerning therapeutic touch?

A) One of the goals of therapeutic touch is to reduce blockages.
B) Body energy is strongly suspected but not yet documented.
C) Therapeutic touch involves the laying on of hands.
D) All of the above statements are correct.

Question 5

A person asks the nurse to explain Ayurvedic medicine. Which statement would be the appropriate response by the nurse?

A) Ayurvedic medicine uses massage and oil aromatherapy to stimulate meridian points.
B) Ayurvedic medicine has been shown to relieve nausea and vomiting.
C) Ayurvedic medicine utilizes herbs, massage, and diets based upon the seasons of life.
D) Ayurvedic medicine is achieved by applying more pressure to the fine needles inserted as part of acupuncture.

Question 6

The nurse is assisting an individual who is interested in naturopathy. Which of the following statements made by the person indicates an understanding of this treatment modality?

A) "Naturopathy has its roots in the nineteenth-century natural health movement of Europe."
B) "Studies have shown that naturopathy is as effective as allopathic medicine."
C) "If the body has a strong healthy immune system, the individual will be protected from illness."
D) "Naturopathy supports prevention of disease through healthy living and positive mind?body?spirit strength, to enhance the body's innate healing properties."

Question 7

A nurse would like to include complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in her nursing practice. Which of the following actions would be recommended for the nurse as a first step?

A) Learn the specific therapy method.
B) Engage in self-exploration to gain insight and balance.
C) Explore the various types of complementary therapies available.
D) Ask her patient which type of therapy he or she prefers.

Question 8

Which of the following accurately describes concerns about pediatric chiropractic care?

A) Pediatric chiropractic care involves massaging the spinal vertebrae of young children, which are believed to cause disorders affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs.
B) Spine manipulation causes minimal discomfort to the child.
C) The effectiveness of treating newborn babies and children on the basis of correcting misalignments of the spine caused during childbirth and normal growth is not scientifically supported.
D) Chiropractors can accurately diagnose low back pain in adults, but not in children.

Question 9

As part of nursing care care for an individual, which question should the nurse ask the person during the assessment process?

A) "How many herbal medicines do you take?"
B) "You cannot use any herbal products in the hospital. Did you bring any?"
C) "Interactions between herbal products and medications can be very dangerous. Which ones do you use?
D) "Tell me how you treat your asthma at home. What treatments work especially well for you?"

Question 10

A nurse states that many community members are concerned about the increasing number of natural disasters that have been occurring in Canada. Which of the following would the community members be referring to?

A) Massive wildfires occurring in northern forest areas
B) Inner-city riots after a period of large-scale civil unrest
C) A 25-vehicle pileup during a winter storm
D) Food poisonings affecting hundreds of people aboard a cruise ship

Question 11

An earthquake has just caused extensive damage within a local community. Which of the following are community members at risk to experience?

A) Unequal access to health care
B) Exposure to community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
C) Increased incidence of suicide
D) Undernutrition