Question 1

The client asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea". The nurse's best response is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

An insulin-dependent diabetic client has reduced sensation to his feet from peripheral neuropathy, which causes him constant pain. The nurse is discussing options with him and includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioelectromagnetics therapy. 
B)  Music and dance therapy. 
C)  Infrared photoenergy therapy. 
D)  Hypnotherapy.

Question 3

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 body aches, for pain relief and as anti-inflammatories. The nurse may offer the client information about the use of which oil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The practice of T'ai chi has many benefits for older people including all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces the risks of falls. 
B)  increased muscle mass. 
C)  sleep enhancement. 
D)  increased immunity.

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Energy
Spirituality
Healing environments
Holism
Humanism
Balance

Accepted Answer

The Answer of To become all that one can be is...

Question 6

A nurse who works in a busy neonatal intensive care unit has been having difficulty with concentration after a long day's work. The nurse states to a co-worker that "It's hard to get my mind to relax after spending 12 hours focusing on alarms, machines and sick, tiny babies; not to mention their worried parents". Which of the following might be an appropriate therapy for this nurse to utilise?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

During an interview assessment, the client states a belief in nutritional lifestyle counselling and the belief that the body's vital energy circulates through the body, which can be manipulated through specific anatomical points. This client most likely practices which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ayurveda. 
B)  Indigenous healing. 
C)  Botanical healing. 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine.

Exam 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

The client asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea". The nurse's best response is:

An insulin-dependent diabetic client has reduced sensation to his feet from peripheral neuropathy, which causes him constant pain. The nurse is discussing options with him and includes which of the following?

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 body aches, for pain relief and as anti-inflammatories. The nurse may offer the client information about the use of which oil?

The practice of T'ai chi has many benefits for older people including all of the following except:

Match the following terms with the relevant concept. (Select only one answer for each term.)

During an interview assessment, the client states a belief in nutritional lifestyle counselling and the belief that the body's vital energy circulates through the body, which can be manipulated through specific anatomical points. This client most likely practices which of the following?