Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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.Which therapy should the nurse consider doing to help with this problem?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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 13

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

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 16

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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."

Exam 19: Complementary and Alternative Healing Modalities