Question 1

Which definition should the advanced practice nurse (APN) share with a patient when providing education about holistic care?&#10;A) &#34;It is a practice used together with conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;It involves the coordination of conventional and complementary approaches.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;It refers to a non mainstream practice used in place of conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;It includes approaches and interventions that address the needs of the whole body.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Holistic care focuses on treating the whole person, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, rather than just the symptoms of a disease. This definition aligns with the concept of holistic care as it emphasizes the comprehensive approach to patient care.

Question 2

A student wants to be certified in holistic nursing after obtaining a registered nurse (RN) license. Which of the following programs would provide this student with eligibility for certification upon graduation? Select all that apply.

A) Capital University
B) Florida Atlantic University
C) Metropolitan State University
D) Virginia Commonwealth University
E) Eastern University College of Nursing

Capital University
Florida Atlantic University
Metropolitan State University
Eastern University College of Nursing

Accepted Answer

Capital University&#10;Florida Atlantic University&#10;Metropolitan State University&#10;Eastern University College of Nursing&#10;

Question 3

Which definition should the advanced practice nurse (APN) share with a patient when providing education about complementary approaches?&#10;A) &#34;It is a practice used together with conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;It involves the coordination of conventional and complementary approaches.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;It refers to a non mainstream practice used in place of conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;It includes approaches and interventions that address the needs of the whole body.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Complementary approaches are defined as practices used together with conventional medicine, which is what option A accurately describes.

Question 4

Which is an approved resource from the American Holistic Nurse Association (AHNA) that the advanced practice nurse (APN) can use to research information for a patient inquiring about holistic health-care options? Select all that apply.

A) Beginnings
B) Monthly eNews
C) Nursing Research
D) Pediatric Nursing
E) Dr. Mercola

Accepted Answer

Beginnings and Monthly eNews are both approved resources from the American Holistic Nurse Association (AHNA) that the advanced practice nurse (APN) can use to research information for a patient inquiring about holistic health-care options.

Question 5

Which definition should the advanced practice nurse (APN) share with a patient when providing education about integrative health care?&#10;A) &#34;It is a practice used together with conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;It involves the coordination of conventional and complementary approaches.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;It refers to a non mainstream practice used in place of conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;It includes approaches and interventions that address the needs of the whole body.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Integrative health care involves the coordination of conventional and complementary approaches, focusing on a holistic, patient-focused approach to health care and wellness. This includes mental, emotional, functional, spiritual, social, and community aspects.

Question 6

Which term does the advanced practice nurse (APN) substitute for botanicals when providing education to a patient regarding natural products?&#10;A) Herbs&#10;B) Vitamins&#10;C) Minerals&#10;D) Probiotics

Accepted Answer

The term "botanicals" is often used interchangeably with "herbs" in the context of natural products, especially when discussing them in a healthcare or medicinal context. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) may use the term "herbs" to make the concept more understandable to patients.

Question 7

Which definition should the advanced practice nurse (APN) share with a patient when providing education about alternative approaches?&#10;A) &#34;It is a practice used together with conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;It involves the coordination of conventional and complementary approaches.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;It refers to a non mainstream practice used in place of conventional medicine.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;It includes approaches and interventions that address the needs of the whole body.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Alternative approaches are defined as non-mainstream practices used instead of conventional medicine, distinguishing them from complementary approaches, which are used alongside conventional treatments.

Question 8

Which does the advanced practice nurse (APN) include when teaching a patient about mind and body practices? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Probiotics&#10;B) Meditation&#10;C) Acupuncture&#10;D) Healing touch&#10;E) Guided imagery

Accepted Answer

Mind and body practices include techniques designed to enhance the mind's positive impact on the body. These practices often involve meditation, acupuncture, healing touch, and guided imagery, which are methods used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Probiotics, on the other hand, are beneficial bacteria that are ingested to improve gut health and do not fall under mind and body practices.

Question 9

Most ___________ health approaches fall into one of two subgroups: natural products or mind and body practices.

Accepted Answer

Most complementary health approaches fall into one of two subgroups: natural products or mind and body practices.

Question 10

A patient can have the unexpected benefit of a mind-body response of the __________ that results from a person's anticipation that an intervention will help.

Accepted Answer

A patient can have the unexpected benefit of a mind-body response of the placebo effect that results from a person's anticipation that an intervention will help.

Deck 17: Holism and Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches for the Advanced Practice Nurse