Fundamentals Nursing Care Skills 2nd Edition By Ludwig Burton – Test Bank

Chapter 11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The nurse recognizes that the relationship among all living things is
A. Holism.
B. Acupressure.
C. Acupuncture.
D. Allopathic medicine.

____ 2. The nurse recognizes that a therapy used instead of conventional treatment is
A. Physical therapy.
B. Alternative therapy.
C. Conventional therapy.
D. Complementary therapy.

____ 3. The nurse recognizes that a therapy used along with conventional treatment is
A. Physical therapy.
B. Alternative therapy.
C. Conventional therapy.
D. Complementary therapy.

____ 4. A patient complains of pain and joint stiffness. The nurse recommends that the patient seek a calming massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This type of massage is called
A. Shiatsu.
B. Swedish.
C. Reflexology.
D. Deep tissue.

____ 5. A patient is treated with a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians and is similar to acupressure. This type of massage is called
A. Shiatsu.
B. Swedish.
C. Reflexology.
D. Deep tissue.

____ 6. A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner offers a type of massage in which the belief is that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot and is based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body. This type of massage is called
A. Shiatsu.
B. Swedish.
C. Reflexology.
D. Deep tissue.

____ 7. A patient seeks a vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points. This type of massage is called
A. Shiatsu.
B. Swedish.
C. Reflexology.
D. Deep tissue.

____ 8. The nurse recognizes that the ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways, in the body is called
A. Holism.
B. Acupressure.
C. Acupuncture.
D. Allopathic medicine.

____ 9. A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet will most likely limit
A. Steak and potatoes.
B. Tossed green salad.
C. Oatmeal with banana slices.
D. Peanut butter on whole wheat bread.

____ 10. A nurse is performing an initial admission assessment on a patient. The patient states that he takes an herb named chamomile. The nurse recognizes that chamomile is used to treat
A. Insomnia.
B. Migraine headaches.
C. Hypercholesterolemia.
D. Irritable bowel syndrome.

Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: A

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A Holism is the relationship among all living things. Chapter Objective: Contrast CAM/Eastern medicine with Western medicine.
B Holism is the relationship among all living things.
C Holism is the relationship among all living things.
D Holism is the relationship among all living things.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-3
KEY: Content Area: Holism | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

2. ANS: B

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A Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
B Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment. Chapter Objective: Differentiate between alternative therapy and complementary therapy.
C Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
D Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-1
KEY: Content Area: Alternative Therapy | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

3. ANS: D

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A Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
B Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
C Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
D Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment. Chapter Objective: Differentiate between alternative therapy and complementary therapy.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-1
KEY: Content Area: Complementary Therapy | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

4. ANS: B

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A Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure.
B Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.
C Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body.
D Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

5. ANS: A

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A Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.
B Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness.
C Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body.
D Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

6. ANS: C

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A Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure.
B Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness.
C Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.
D Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

7. ANS: D

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A Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure.
B Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness.
C Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body.
D Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

8. ANS: C

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A Acupuncture is the ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways, in the body.
B Acupuncture is the ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways, in the body.
C Acupuncture is the ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways, in the body. Chapter Objective: Explain the use of acupuncture and acupressure.
D Acupuncture is the ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways, in the body.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 214 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-6
KEY: Content Area: Holism | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

9. ANS: A

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A Dr. Ornish is a physician who performed research on a way to reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. This was accomplished by drastically changing the food intake and lifestyle of people with severe coronary artery disease. The subjects in the study actually reversed blockages in their coronary arteries by increasing their activity level and eating a controlled diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, with very little meat. Chapter Objective: Explain how food and lifestyle changes can reverse some diseases.
B Dr. Ornish is a physician who performed research on a way to reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. This was accomplished by drastically changing the food intake and lifestyle of people with severe coronary artery disease. The subjects in the study actually reversed blockages in their coronary arteries by increasing their activity level and eating a controlled diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, with very little meat.
C Dr. Ornish is a physician who performed research on a way to reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. This was accomplished by drastically changing the food intake and lifestyle of people with severe coronary artery disease. The subjects in the study actually reversed blockages in their coronary arteries by increasing their activity level and eating a controlled diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, with very little meat.
D Dr. Ornish is a physician who performed research on a way to reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. This was accomplished by drastically changing the food intake and lifestyle of people with severe coronary artery disease. The subjects in the study actually reversed blockages in their coronary arteries by increasing their activity level and eating a controlled diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, with very little meat.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 215 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-9
KEY: Content Area: Nutrition | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Assessment | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Analysis

10. ANS: A

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A Chamomile is used to treat insomnia. Chapter Objective: Enumerate six popular herbs and their uses.
B Feverfew is used to treat migraine headaches.
C Ginseng is used to help lower bad cholesterol and protect the heart.
D Peppermint oil may improve irritable bowel syndrome.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 215 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-7
KEY: Content Area: Herbs | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Assessment | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Analysis