Question 1

What should the nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathic remedies often contain mercury,alcohol,or arsenic and are taken sublingually.All Western medications should be stopped when the homeopathic therapy is begun.Caffeine drinks are to be avoided during homeopathic treatment.

Question 2

A parent asks the nurse,"What is guided imagery?" Which statement is the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

In guided imagery,by focusing on a specific image,stress reduction and improved performance can result.

Question 3

A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.Which essential oil is useful for children with chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Lavender,chamomile,and sandalwood essential oils are useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain.

Question 4

What advantage(s)of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients?

Accepted Answer

Alternative health care actually promotes the patient's decision making in care.

Question 5

The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)?

Accepted Answer

Light therapy has proven effective in the treatment of persons with seasonal affective disorders.Light therapy is also used in the treatment of jaundiced babies.

Question 6

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians.How will the nurse explain the definition of meridians?

Accepted Answer

Meridians are invisible pathways through which energy travels to effect acupuncture treatment.

Question 7

The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?

Accepted Answer

Acupressure is focused on the return of the balance of Chi to control disease processes.

Question 8

Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause,such as hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Black cohosh diminishes hot flashes by reducing luteinizing hormone.It also reduces joint pain and other menopausal discomforts.

Question 9

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery.What is the most appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Citrus is one essential oil that has been shown to be useful during labor and delivery.

Question 10

A young mother asks,"Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?

Accepted Answer

The use of guided imagery has helped relieve some of the symptoms of asthma.

Question 11

A woman taking St.John's wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks.What instruction should the nurse provide?

Accepted Answer

Both St.John's wort and ginseng can cause problems during surgery,and their use should be discontinued 2 weeks before surgery.

Question 12

What conditions would a nurse expect to see treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)uses an airtight enclosure to provide compressed air or oxygen under increased pressure.HBOT is used to revive children with carbon monoxide poisoning,to aid wound healing,and to treat the diving syndrome known as decompression illness.HBOT is contraindicated during pregnancy,because the increased oxygen saturation can cause the ductus arteriosus to close,resulting in fetal death.

Question 13

A patient is providing history information to the admitting nurse about treatment used for chronic pain.The patient reports she participates in a type of relaxation therapy that enables her to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses.What type of therapy does the nurse record on admission record?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback is a type of relaxation therapy that enables the patient to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses.The process is also used by traditional health care providers for drug addiction and chronic pain control.

Question 14

Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking warfarin should the nurse report to the physician?

Accepted Answer

Angelica prolongs prothrombin time and will synergize the effect of the warfarin.

Question 15

A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that involves pressure and massage on meridian sites.What type of therapy does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites.It can be used during pregnancy to control nausea,backache,and pain.It has been useful for minor postpartum problems such as constipation.

Question 16

A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy.What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C can be passed on to a breastfeeding child through breast milk and can cause colic.

Question 17

What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?

Accepted Answer

Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy,such as massage with muscle relaxants for low back pain.

Question 18

The mother of a pediatric patient asks the nurse about safety concerns with using herbal supplements with children.Which herbal products would the nurse educate this mother are safe to use in most of the pediatric population?

Accepted Answer

Ginger,fish oil,chamomile and aloe vera are safe herbal products for children.However,some herbs,such as ephedra,can be fatal to children.

Question 19

Which child should not receive massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Children with Down syndrome are prone particularly to cervical spine anomalies and may be injured by massage therapy.

Question 20

The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

High concentrations of oxygen in the mother's blood can cause closure of the ductus arteriosus and cause fetal death.

Quiz 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing