Exam 11: Complementary and Alternative Healing

A patient states,"My cancer is in remission finally after all that chemotherapy,my friend used the same chemotherapy and wasn't so lucky.I want to continue participating in spiritual care and 'mind games' to keep my memory intact.I am also enrolled in Tai chi,but I just can't stop thinking about my sick lung." This patient adheres to which principle underlying alternative healing?

A patient informs the nurse,"I can't sit in the yard for even 10 minutes without my skin turning red and tender." The nurse would assess for the use of which complementary alternative medicine (CAM)?

A young adult experiencing pain states,"I want to see a chiropractor,but I don't have any money.However,I do have health insurance." What is the most appropriate response the nurse can provide regarding payment for this form of health care service?

A patient diagnosed with kyphosis is visiting a practitioner of chiropractic medicine for the first time and asks,"How does this therapy work?" The practitioner replies,"I will use my hands along with heat to correct the misalignment of your spine by placing pressure on the nerves that have produced pain." What term will the practitioner use to refer to the misalignment of the spine?

The massage therapist uses kinesthesia to correct habits that cause poor posture and limited movement.What is this type of massage called?

A patient observes the practitioner burning a dried herb on the needle during an acupuncture session and asks about this practice.The practitioner responds by referring to this practice using what term?

A pregnant woman reports back pain and wants to try a complementary alternative medicine (CAM)therapy.The nurse knows that which CAM would be contraindicated?

Which complementary alternative medicine (CAM)may interfere with early detection of the dementia?

The use of plants in conventional modern medicine is evidenced by the drug atropine,which is derived from which plant?

A patient regularly experiences migraine headaches that are not relieved by traditional Western medical practices.Why does the family physician suggest acupuncture? (Select all that apply. )

A patient who is pregnant has used the herb feverfew for a history of migraine headaches.The nurse should provide teaching related to a risk for what side effect?

A patient informs the nurse,"I burn a lavender-scented candle for an hour before bedtime to help me relax and sleep." The nurse realizes this patient is using what complementary alternative medicine (CAM)?

A nurse practices a relaxing massage technique to stimulate and apply pressure to the feet or hands,increasing blood supply circulation to various parts of the body and relieving pain.The massage technique used by the practitioner is referred to by term?

Despite the presence of safety aids such as handrails in the bathrooms at an assisted living facility,the number of fractures due to unsteady ambulation upon arising from the bed and when attempting to perform activities of daily living has increased.Which complementary alternative medicine (CAM)would be an effective intervention for this population?

A patient who is just beginning to use homeopathy to treat depression is concerned because symptoms are becoming worse with increasing sadness,anxiety,and fatigue.The practitioner of homeopathy bases teaching on the Law of Cure and provides what instructions to the patient?

A patient has fallen at home and complains that joints are very painful when trying to climb stairs.The patient desires to use an alternative complementary medicine rather than pain medication.The practitioner begins treatment with touch consisting of rocking,rhythmical motions to loosen tense,sore muscles and joints.The patient is receiving which type of treatment?

A person who is recovering from a stroke is becoming more forgetful and is unable to recall people's names.A friend suggests the use of a natural ingredient,ginkgo biloba.The nurse is concerned about which serious risk associated with this herb?

Why is the various forms of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)gaining popularity in Western society? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse who presents a class on different methods of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)differentiates between imagery and hypnosis in which of the following ways?

A patient is prescribed reserpine to decrease mild anxiety and treat hypertension.The patient researches the medication on the Internet and finds that this medication comes from which plant?