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

Question 1

A young mother asks,"Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?

A) Reflexology
B) Rolfing
C) Guided imagery
D) Acupressure

Answer 1

Guided imagery

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

They are invisible pathways for energy.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Seasonal affective disorder
Jaundice

Question 4

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

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."

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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?

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

Question 7

A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that involves pressure and massage on meridian sites.What type of therapy does this describe?

A) Acupuncture
B) Acupressure
C) Aromatherapy
D) Ayurveda

Question 8

What advantage(s)of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients? (Select all that apply. )

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 9

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?

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

Question 10

A woman taking St.John's wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks.What instruction should the nurse provide?

A) The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
B) The St.John's wort must be stopped prior to surgery,but she can continue the ginseng.
C) The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
D) She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.

Question 11

What conditions would a nurse expect to see treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? (Select all that apply. )

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

Question 12

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

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 13

The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Yes.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should have no harmful effect on your baby."
B) "No.High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby's heart."
C) "Yes.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a much better option than using antibiotics."
D) "No.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall."

Question 14

Which child should not receive massage therapy?

A) 15-year-old with a fractured femur
B) 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus
C) 8-year-old with Down syndrome
D) 17-year-old with an eating disorder

Question 15

What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?

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 16

Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking warfarin should the nurse report to the physician?

A) Angelica (dong quai)
B) Chamomile
C) Ginseng
D) Kava-kava

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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?

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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? (Select all that apply. )

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

Question 21

Which approaches to care are combined with osteopathy? (Select all that apply. )

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