Chapter 46. Holistic Healing

Chapter 46. Holistic Healing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The concept of holism focuses on which of the following?

a)	Relationship between nurse and patient
b)	Practice of spiritualism
c)	Relationships among all living things
d)	Totality of the body

 

 

ANS:  C

The concept of holism focuses on the relationships among all living things.

 

Difficulty: Difficult

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

PTS:   1

 

2. A patient is receiving healthcare focused on his illness and counteracting his symptoms. What type of healthcare is he receiving?

a)	Holistic
b)	Integrative
c)	Complementary
d)	Allopathic

 

 

ANS:  D

Allopathic care is conventional medical care focused on counteracting symptoms. Holistic healthcare uses the concept of holism to focus on the relationships among all living things. Integrative healthcare encompasses all traditional and alternative health practices used by a patient. Complementary healthcare is alternative care used in conjunction with traditional medical care.

 

Difficulty: Moderate

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care

Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

PTS:   1

 

3. A client has a diagnosis of chronic pain. The physician has prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for the pain. The patient also receives therapeutic touch (TT) from a practitioner three times a week. In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following?

a)	A complementary modality
b)	An alternative modality
c)	A placebo response
d)	Holistic healthcare

 

 

ANS:  A

A complementary modality is one that is used alongside traditional medical care. The patient receives prescription medication from a physician and also receives TT. An alternative modality is one that is used instead of traditional medical care. A placebo response is the client’s expectation that a treatment will be effective. Holistic healthcare uses the concept of holism to focus on the relationships among all living things.

 

Difficulty: Moderate

Nursing Process: Interventions

Client Need: PHSI

Cognitive Level: Application

 

PTS:   1

 

4. A client tells the nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. He says, “I don’t want to use sleeping pills, but I’m thinking about getting some melatonin.” Which of the following is most important for the nurse to include in a response to the client?

a)	“Melatonin is an effective treatment for certain sleep disorders.”
b)	“Melatonin appears to be a relatively safe sleep aid for most people.”
c)	“You may experience some side effects, such as elevated blood pressure.”
d)	“Before taking melatonin, you should consult your primary care provider.”

 

 

ANS:  D

All of the statements are true about melatonin; however, side effects are rare. It is most important to consult the primary care provider because melatonin is known to interact with other medications, including prescription medications. Therefore, the client should talk with the provider about this possibility.

 

Difficulty: Difficult

Nursing Process: Interventions

Client Need: PHSI

Cognitive Level: Application

 

PTS:   1