Potter/ Perry Chapter 33 Complementary and Alt Therapy quiz – Flashcards

1. When planning patient education, it is important to remember that patients with which of the following illnesses often find relief in complementary therapies? 1. Lupus and diabetes 2. Ulcers and hepatitis 3. Heart disease and pancreatitis 4. Chronic back pain and arthritis

2. Which complementary therapies are most easily learned and applied by a nurse? (Select all that apply.) 1. Massage therapy 2. Traditional Chinese medicine 3. Progressive relaxation 4. Breathwork and guided imagery 5. Therapeutic touch

3. Which statement best describes the evidence associated with complementary therapies as a whole? 1. Many clinical trials in complementary therapies support their effectiveness in a wide range of clinical problems. 2. It is difficult to find funding for studies about complementary therapies. Therefore we should not expect to find evidence supporting its use. 3. The science supporting the effectiveness of complementary therapies is early in its development. 4. Most of the research examining complementary and alternative therapies has found little evidence, suggesting that, although people like them, they are not effective.

4. While planning care for a patient, a nurse understands that providing integrative care includes treating which of the following? 1. Disease, spirit, and family interactions 2. Desires and emotions of the patient 3. Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families 4. Muscles, nerves, and spine disorders

5. In addition to an adequate patient assessment, when a nurse uses one of the nursing-accessible complementary therapies, he or she must ensure that which of the following has occurred? 1. The family has provided permission. 2. The patient has provided permission and consent. 3. The health care provider has given approval or provided orders for the therapy. 4. He or she has documented that the patient has a complete understanding of complementary and alternative medicine.

6. What role do patients have in complementary and alternative therapies? 1. Submissive to the practitioner 2. Actively involved in the treatment 3. Allow practitioner to experiment 4. Total believer in what is being taught

7. A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a stress response. The nurse plans care with the knowledge that systems respond to stress in what manner? (Select all that apply.) 1. Always fail and cause illness and disease 2. Cause negative responses over time 3. React the same way for all individuals 4. Protect an individual from harm in the short term

8. Meditation may compound the effects of which of these medications? 1. Prednisone and antibiotics 2. Insulin and vitamins 3. Cough syrups and aspirin 4. Antihypertensive and thyroid-regulating medications

9. A patient who has been using relaxation wants a better response. The nurse recommends the addition of biofeedback. What is the expected outcome related to using this additional modality? 1. To eat less food 2. To control diabetes 3. To live longer with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 4. To learn how to control some autonomic nervous system responses

10. Which of the following statements best explains the actions of therapeutic touch (TT)? 1. Intentionally mobilizes energy to balance, harmonize, and repattern the recipient's biofield 2. Intentionally heals specific diseases or corrects certain symptoms 3. Is overwhelmingly effective in many conditions 4. Is completely safe and does not warrant any special precautions

11. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is used by many patients. Which statement most accurately describes intervention(s) offered by TCM providers? 1. Uses acupuncture as its primary intervention modality 2. Uses many modalities based on the individual's needs 3. Uses primarily herbal remedies and exercise 4. Is the equivalent of medical acupuncture

12. A nurse is planning care for a group of patients who have requested the use of complementary health modalities. Which patient is not a good candidate for guided imagery? 1. Pregnant patient 2. Hypertensive patient 3. Patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 4. A pediatric patient

13. Several nurses on a busy unit are using relaxation strategies while at work. What is the desired workplace outcome from this intervention? (Select all that apply.) 1. Improved health among the staff 2. Increased patient safety 3. Improved staff satisfaction 4. Improved staff relationships 5. Fewer overtime assignments

14. A nursing professor is teaching a nursing student about caring patients who use herbal preparations in addition to prescribed medications. Which of the following statements made by the student indicates that the student understands herbal preparations? 1. "Herbal preparations are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); therefore I need to tell patients that they are completely safe." 2. "They are natural products and therefore are safe as long as you use them for the conditions that are indicated." 3. "These preparations are covered by insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers." 700 4. "We need to treat herbal preparations as though they are "drugs" because many have active ingredients that can interact with other medications and change physiological responses."

15. The nurse manager of a community clinic arranges for staff in-services about various complementary therapies available in the community. What is the purpose of this training? (Select all that apply.) 1. Nurses have a long history of providing some of these therapies and need to be knowledgeable about their positive outcomes. 2. Nurses are often asked for recommendations and strategies that promote well-being and quality of life. 3. Nurses play an essential role in patient education to provide information about the safe use of these healing strategies. 4. Nurses appreciate the cultural aspects of care and recognize that many of these complementary strategies are part of a patient's life. 5. Nurses play an essential role in the safe use of complementary therapies. 6. Nurses learn how to provide all of the complementary modalities during their basic education.