Deck 12: Complementary and Alternative Care Initiatives

Question 1

Which term should the nurse use when referring to the dominant health-care system within the United States during a training session with other health-care providers regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

A) Eastern medicine
B) Conventional medicine
C) Folklore medicine practices
D) Old-world traditional medicine

Answer 1

Conventional medicine

Question 2

When teaching about the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM),which patient statement indicates to the nurse the need for additional education?

A) "The goals of care for CAM and conventional medicine are very different."
B) "The term alternative is used when the treatment is outside of conventional methods."
C) "The term complementary refers to CAM practices that are paired with conventional medicine."
D) "The top ten reasons adult seek CAM include things such as pain,anxiety,depression,and headaches."

Answer 2

"The goals of care for CAM and conventional medicine are very different."

Question 3

Which patient prescription would contraindicate the use of massage therapy in the nursing plan of care?

A) Insulin
B) Warfarin
C) Propranolol
D) Acetaminophen

Answer 3

Warfarin

Question 4

Which term should the nurse use to describe the healing properties associated with botanicals?

A) Natural
B) Artificial
C) Alternative
D) Complementary

Question 5

Which patient condition supports the use of an energy healing therapy with anecdotal evidence?

A) Asthma
B) Depression
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Anorexia nervosa

Question 6

Which patient condition would cause the nurse to assess for physical limitations and mobility restrictions prior to including mind/body therapies in the plan of care?

A) Cataracts
B) Pregnancy
C) Previous back surgery
D) Controlled hypertension

Question 7

Which is a guiding principle when using the Wellness Model of Care in the delivery of complementary and alternative medicine to a patient?

A) Defining health as harmonious and balanced
B) Believing that qi permeates and bonds all living things
C) Establishing a relationship because building trust instills hope
D) Emphasizing a healthy lifestyle for a proactive approach to wellness

Question 8

Which therapy should the nurse document as a specific category for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

A) Naturopathy
B) Acupuncture
C) Therapeutic touch
D) Dietary supplements

Question 9

Which patient statement indicates the need for further education regarding the benefits of using Energy Healing Therapies in the plan of care?

A) "It promotes relaxation."
B) "It helps to reduce stress."
C) "It will decrease my stamina."
D) "It will relieve musculoskeletal discomfort."

Question 10

A patient asks for reliable information from the Internet regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).Which URL should the nurse provide to this patient?

A) www.google.com
B) www.webmd.com
C) www.cdc.gov
D) www.fda.gov

Question 11

Which is a guiding principle when using the Energy Paradigm in the delivery of complementary and alternative medicine to a patient?

A) Defining health as harmonious and balanced
B) Encouraging self-awareness regarding body changes
C) Establishing a relationship because building trust instills hope
D) Emphasizing a healthy lifestyle for a proactive approach to wellness

Question 12

The nurse should offer the inclusion of the Whole Medical Systems/Alternative Medical Systems in the plan of care for patients with which emotional or psychological disorder?

A) Neuropathy
B) Fibromyalgia
C) Chronic fatigue
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 13

Which nursing action indicates a holistic approach to patient care?

A) Refusing a patient assignment because of differing religious beliefs
B) Telling the patient's family that spiritual beliefs should be kept to themselves
C) Asking the patient to limit responses to information that is pertinent to today's visit
D) Providing housing information for a family who seeks care for their child's ear infection

Question 14

Which patient diagnosis would contraindicate the use of massage at a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)therapy?

A) Depression
B) Osteoporosis
C) Fibromyalgia
D) Tumor sites

Question 15

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed herbal product with a traditional antibiotic.Which should the nurse consult prior to administering these prescribed therapies?

A) The charge nurse for the shift.
B) The pharmacologist for the unit.
C) A physician's desk reference (PDR).
D) A reputable Internet site regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
.

Question 16

Which gastrointestinal (GI)issue might benefit from the nurse educating the patient about the use of herbal medicine?

A) Reflux
B) Flatulence
C) Constipation
D) Hemorrhoids

Question 17

A nurse is interested in implementing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)into practice.Which research barrier may inhibit this from occurring?

A) Detailed standardization for interpretation of systematic reviews
B) Large number of patients involved in clinical trials
C) Generic treatment plans
D) Reluctant funding

Question 18

A patient is interested in exploring the use of a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)health-care provider.Which patient statement indicates the need for further education regarding questions that should be asked of any CAM provider?

A) "I will ask the provider if he or she accepts my insurance plan."
B) "None of these providers are licensed so I need to be very careful."
C) "I will ask the provider to provide education regarding any side effects."
D) "Sessions may be required several times per month,so I will ask about frequency of visits."

Question 19

The nurse should offer the inclusion of the Whole Medical Systems/Alternative Medical Systems in the plan of care for patients with which pain disorder?

A) Insomnia
B) Menopause
C) Fibromyalgia
D) Chronic fatigue

Question 20

Which is a guiding principle when using the Recipient/Practitioner Partnership in the delivery of complementary and alternative medicine to a patient?

A) Defining health as harmonious and balanced
B) Believing that qi permeates and bonds all living things
C) Establishing a relationship because building trust instills hope
D) Emphasizing a healthy lifestyle for a proactive approach to wellness