Deck 33: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Question 1

The nurse outlines the advantages of alternative health care as: Select all that apply.

A) Offering more patient control of health care
B) Being less expensive
C) Allowing patients to be part of the decision-making process
D) Using natural products rather than chemical
E) Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices
F) None of the above

Answer 1

Offering more patient control of health care
Being less expensive
Allowing patients to be part of the decision-making process
Using natural products rather than chemical
Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices

Question 2

The nurse points out that in the CAM technique of light, healing is used in the treatment of persons with:

A) Digestive disorders
B) Seasonal affective disorders
C) Inflammatory diseases
D) Stress disorders
E) Liver diseases

Answer 2

Seasonal affective disorders

Question 3

The nurse explains that ____________________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, which are the basis of acupressure therapy.

Answer 3

dermatomes

Question 4

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. The nurse would recommend the esentail oil of:

A) Juniper
B) Wintergreen
C) Thyme
D) Citrus

Question 5

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians, which are:

A) Lymph nodes
B) Invisible pathways for energy
C) Lines that divide the body into 10 zones
D) Areas of skin thich are specifically innervated

Question 6

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

A) Lavender
B) Ephedra
C) Ginseng
D) Kava-kava

Question 7

The nurse would caution parents that massage should NOT be considered as an alternative therapy for a child with:

A) Fractured femur
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Down syndrome
D) Eating disorder

Question 8

The nurse clarifies that the difference between coomplementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy:

A) Must be administered by a medical doctor
B) Is adminstered with conventional therapy
C) Replaces conventiional therapy
D) Is adminstered to a group of patients at the same time

Question 9

The nurse reminds a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma that the homeopathic remedies:

A) Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid
B) Can be taken with traditional Western medications
C) Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea
D) May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic

Question 10

The nurse suggests the herb that is used for discomforts associated with menopause such as hot flashes, which is:

A) Evening primrose oil
B) Echinacea
C) Milk thistle
D) Black cohosh

Question 11

The nurse caring for a patient takeing warfaren would report to the physician that the patient has disclosed that he also takes the herbal remedy of:

A) Angelica ( dong quai)
B) Chamomile
C) Gensing
D) Kava-kava

Question 12

While taking care of a Navajo child, the nurse welcomes their folk healer, called a ____________________.

Question 13

When the young mother asks, "Do you think it's okay to give my baby herbal remedies?" the nurses's most helpful reply would be:

A) "Herbal remedies are not safe for children."
B) "Herbal remedies are alternatives to regular medications."
C) "Check with your pediatrician before you give any herbs to the children."
D) "Try the herbal remedy on yourself before you give it to the child."

Question 14

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. The nurse recognizes the description of this therapy as:

A) Acupuncture
B) Acupressure
C) Aromatherapy
D) Aruveyda

Question 15

A parent asks the nurse, "What is guided imagery?" The nurse explains:

A) It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.
B) It involves using water to promote relaxation.
C) The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation.
D) It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine.

Question 16

The nurse clarifies that a person who is ______________ ________________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.

Question 17

The woman taking St. John's wort and gensing daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks. The nurse would instruct the woman that:

A) The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
B) The St. John's wort must be stopped prior to surgery, but she can continue the ginseng.
C) The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
D) She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.