Chapter 14--Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Chapter 14–Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A client from the Asian culture tells the nurse that he has blockages in his life force that are causing him to have a disease. The nurse realizes that within this culture, the life force is considered:

ANS:  2

In Chinese culture, the life force is known as chi. Ayurveda is Indian medicine. In Indian culture the life force is known as prana. In the Japanese culture the life force is know as qi.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Analyze

REF:   History of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

2. The nurse is planning to learn Reiki to become a master practitioner. Which level of learning will the nurse need to achieve in order to become a Reiki master?

ANS:  3

Level I Reiki practitioners are prepared to provide healing work at the physiological/physical level, and they work with the patient physically present. Level II Reiki practitioners are prepared to provide healing on the emotional and spiritual levels and in absentia. The masters or Reiki teachers are Level III practitioners. There is no Level IV Reiki practitioner.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Analyze         REF:   Reiki

3. A client tells the nurse that she utilizes biofeedback to combat chronic back pain. The nurse identifies this type of complementary alternative medicine as being:

ANS:  2

Mind-body therapies are a variety of techniques to facilitate the mind’s capacity to affect the body and various symptoms. Biofeedback is one type of mind-body therapy. Biological therapies use naturally occurring substances such as herbal medicine. Body-based therapies are based on manipulation or movement of one or more body parts. Energy therapy use energy fields to increase the flow of energy throughout the body.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Analyze

REF:   NCCAM Categories of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

4. A client tells the nurse that his health has improved since he starting practicing tai chi. The nurse realizes this alternative medicine approach:

ANS:  4

Tai chi improves the flow of chi through the meridians of the body to enhance health and promote healing. Tai chi is an ancient ritual movement that involves concentration, strength, flexibility, breathing, and the use of symbolic movements. Tai chi originated in China. Yoga originated in the Hindu culture. Yoga uses breathing, movement, and postures to enhance the flow of prana.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Analyze         REF:   Tai Chi

5. After an assessment, the nurse believes a client would benefit form the care of a chiropractor. Which of the following health problems could be addressed with this form of alternative therapy?

ANS:  1

Chiropractic therapy is useful to treat back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, headaches, and other neuromuscular complaints. Chiropractic therapy is not indicated for sinusitis, anemia, or kidney stones.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Analyze         REF:   Chiropractic Therapy