Deck 19: Complementary and Alternative Healing Modalities

Question 1

A nurse who works in a busy neonatal intensive care unit has been having difficulty with concentration after a long day's work.Which therapy should the nurse consider doing to help with this problem?

A)Guided imagery
B)Hypnotherapy
C)Qigong
D)Aromatherapy

Answer 1

Qigong

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome and has difficulty sleeping because of recurrent nightmares.In working with this client to overcome the problem,what should the nurse implement as part of therapy?

A)Guided imagery
B)Hypnotherapy
C)Yoga
D)Meditation

Answer 2

Guided imagery

Question 3

A client asks the nurse about chiropractic medicine.What should the nurse explain as being among the goals of this type of health intervention?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Improvement of blood and lymph flow through the body
B)Stimulation of specific points to help with pain relief,cures certain illnesses,and promote wellness
C)Reduce or eliminate pain
D)Correct spinal dysfunction
E)Preventive maintenance

Answer 3

Reduce or eliminate pain
Correct spinal dysfunction
Preventive maintenance

Question 4

A nurse working on an Alzheimer's unit notes that just before the supper hour,many of the residents become more anxious and confused-exhibiting typical "sundowner's syndrome"-making the evening meal an unpleasant ordeal.As a method to try to decrease their turmoil during this time,which therapy should the nurse introduce into the daily routine?

A)Biofeedback
B)Music therapy
C)Pilates
D)Spiritual therapy

Question 5

During a clinic appointment,a client prescribed medication for glaucoma reports vision problems.When taking a medication history,which herbal preparation should the nurse identify as being problematic for this client?

A)Ginseng
B)Echinacea
C)Valerian
D)St.John's wort

Question 6

A client visits a clinic that integrates Western medicine with complementary therapies.Which therapies might the client utilize and believe to keep the flow of qi at a therapeutic level?

A)Acupressure and reflexology
B)Therapeutic touch and Reiki
C)Aromatherapy and naturopathic remedies
D)Chiropractic and massage therapy

Question 7

The nurse is preparing to assess a group of assigned clients with chronic illnesses who use essential oils.For which health problem should the nurse particularly assess the clients?

A)Hypertension
B)Cardiac problems
C)Asthma
D)Cancer

Question 8

A home health nurse is working with a client who has had to quit his job after a serious injury and whose future employability is uncertain.The client states that his life has no meaning or purpose anymore and that he feels lonely and abandoned.What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

A)Body Image Disturbance
B)Health-Seeking Behavior
C)Altered Family Processes
D)Spiritual Distress

Question 9

A client who has a long-standing history of depression has been on a prescribed antidepressant for several months and states that he has also been trying St.John's wort.Which vital sign should the nurse assess for possible adverse effects?

A)Temperature
B)Respiratory rate
C)Oxygen saturation
D)Pulse rate

Question 10

A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors.Her only social contacts are with the staff.The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally.As part of the client's care plan,the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week.What is the main benefit of this intervention for this client?

A)Stretch and loosen the muscles
B)Speed the removal of metabolic waste products
C)Help satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch
D)Relieve pain

Question 11

A client undergoing chemotherapy becomes very anxious and stressed just before the treatments.Which would be an appropriate therapy for this person to learn?

A)Meditation
B)Aromatherapy
C)Homeopathy
D)Yoga

Question 12

A client reports feelings of spiritual anguish and depression as a result of experiencing numerous somatic complaints that make the client feel like "everything is out of order." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this client?

A)Energy-field disturbance
B)Powerlessness
C)Hopelessness
D)Anxiety

Question 13

During an interview assessment,the client states a belief in nutritional lifestyle counseling and that the body's vital energy circulates through the body,which can be manipulated through specific anatomical points.Which type of healing practice should the nurse identify that this patient is following?

A)Traditional Chinese medicine
B)Native American healing
C)Ayurveda
D)Curanderismo

Question 14

After having a difficult time saying "no" when asked to work yet another overtime shift,the nurse begins to feel overwhelmed and irritable.As a method to most effectively promote self-healing,what should this nurse do?

A)Clarify values and beliefs.
B)Set realistic goals.
C)Learn to manage stress.
D)Challenge the belief that others always come first.

Question 15

A nurse is helping a hospice client who has had difficulty with making end-of-life decisions.The nurse has encouraged the client to focus on her self-worth,her accomplishments,and having positive self-esteem in order to process through some of these decisions.The nurse is helping the client to achieve balance in which component?

A)Environmental
B)Physical
C)Mental
D)Spiritual

Question 16

The nurse is working with a client who,during her interview,expresses feelings of groundedness.The nurse interprets this to mean that the client

A)is full of energy.
B)feels connected to her reality.
C)is focused on her center of energy.
D)feels "down in the dumps."

Question 17

A client comes to the family planning clinic for follow-up and is currently taking an oral contraceptive.During the interview assessment,the client states she has been using some "natural medicines." Which herbal preparation should alert the nurse to a possible interaction with oral contraceptives?

A)Valerian
B)Echinacea
C)Garlic
D)Milk thistle

Question 18

A client has been undergoing therapy as a victim of severe emotional abuse.The goal of the client's therapy is to gain self-control of the situation,improve self-esteem,and become self-sufficient.Which application should the nurse suggest become a part of the client's therapy sessions?

A)Yoga
B)Meditation
C)Hypnotherapy
D)Guided imagery

Question 19

The client asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea." What should the nurse respond?

A)"Things found in nature are always healthy."
B)"If your doctor didn't prescribe it,don't take it."
C)"Are there specific ones you're wondering about?"
D)"Everything is good in moderation."

Question 20

A client with degenerative joint disease comes to the clinic and states that he has been reading a lot about essential oils that are helpful for "stomach problems." The nurse should offer the client information about the use of which oil?

A)Chamomile
B)Eucalyptus
C)Lavender
D)Tea tree

Question 21

A client tells the nurse about an appointment to see an Ayurveda health care practitioner for a specific chronic health problem.What should the nurse instruct the client to expect when visiting this practitioner?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)A diet
B)Sitting in a sweat lodge
C)An exercise program
D)Acupuncture treatment
E)A list of herbal preparations

Question 22

While completing a health history and assessment,the nurse suspects that a client of Latino descent uses curanderismo for health care.What client information did the nurse use to make this determination?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)The client stated that the health care provider prescribes specific herbs.
B)The client stated that the same health care provider helped in the delivery of all of her children.
C)The client stated that small needles are inserted along certain parts of the body to help with healing.
D)The client stated that the health care provider visits the home to pray with the family members
E)The client stated that specific areas of the body are pressed by the health care provider to increase energy.

Question 23

A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture.Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?

A)Animal-assisted therapy
B)Hypnotherapy
C)Chelation therapy
D)Detoxification

Question 24

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being.What should the nurse respond to this client?

A)"Colonics is a dangerous and not useful technique that no one should try."
B)"There is much controversy about colonics.What do you know about it?"
C)"This is a good way to get rid of toxins in your system."
D)"You'd better ask your doctor about this."

Question 25

A client living in a long-term care center has been withdrawn and subdued,and does not eat in the dining room because of embarrassment about her physical decline.What might the nurse suggest that provides opportunities for unconditional love,achievement of trust,responsibility,and empathy toward others?

A)Chelation therapy
B)Animal-assisted therapy
C)Meditation
D)Pilates

Question 26

The nurse is teaching a client regarding the use of herbal preparations.Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)"Echinacea might reduce the effectiveness of the immunosuppressant medications you've been prescribed since your transplant."
B)"Gingko could affect the results of your aspirin therapy."
C)"Ginger could be contraindicated because you are taking anticoagulant medications."
D)"With your history of glaucoma,I don't believe you should be supplementing with ginseng."
E)"St.John's wort is a safe supplement when being medicated for depression."

Question 27

The nurse is instructing a client on meditation and relaxation.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)"Perform these techniques at least 2 hours after eating so as to concentrate all your body's energies."
B)"Practice these techniques in a comfortable,upright position."
C)"Remember to relax your muscles after you have successfully tightened a muscle group."
D)"Find a quiet,peaceful place to meditate."
E)"Set aside 60 minutes daily for meditation and relaxation."

Question 28

The nurse is reviewing systems of healing that emphasize client responsibility,client education,disease prevention,or natural substances that stimulate a person's self-healing capacity.On which systems is the nurse focusing?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Naturopathic medicine
B)Homeopathic medicine
C)Aromatherapy
D)Chiropractic
E)Hypnosis