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Press where and smell what???
Herbs
n Spices
And all that's nice!
Anything goes
100
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:
What is Accupressure
100
Discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.
What is St. John’s wort and ginseng
100
The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The nurse’s best response would be
What is “No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby’s heart.” p. 772
100
Treatment for Seasonal affective disorder and jaundice
What is Light therapy
100
Mexican folk healer
What is Curandero
200
The nurse would caution parents that massage should not be considered as an alternative therapy for a child with:
What is Down's Syndrome
200
Black cohosh
What is herb that is used for discomforts associated with menopause, such as hot flashes
200
When the breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy, the nurse warns that large doses of vitamin C can cause her infant to have:
What is Colic p. 769
200
Advantages of alternative health care (name at least 3)
What is Offering more patient control of health care, Offering a variety of health care advisors, Using natural products rather than chemical, Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices. promotes the patient’s decision making in care p764
200
A person who demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
What is Culturally competent
300
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:
What is Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood essential oils are useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain.
300
An alternative medicine for children with asthma
What is guided imagery
300
Restore the balance of Chi.
What is Acupressure..it is focused on the return of the balance of Chi to control disease processes.
300
Osteopathy combines which approaches to care (no partial credit)
What is Manipulation therapy, Pressure point therapy, Traditional medicine
300
Areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord
What are Dermatomes
400
A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. The nurse would recommend the essential oil of:
What is Citrus (is one essential oil that has been shown to be useful during labor and delivery.)
400
Invisible pathways for energy.
What is the location of meridians
400
May contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic.
What is Homeopathic remedies (often contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic and are taken sublingually. All Western medications should be stopped when the homeopathic therapy is begun. Caffeine drinks are to be avoided during homeopathic treatment.)
400
The process of fascia pressure and stretching.
What is Rolfing
400
A client with chronic lower back pain states, "My nurse practitioner told me that acupuncture may enhance the effect of the medications and physical therapy prescribed." What type of therapy is the nurse practitioner recommending? A. Alternative therapy, B. Physiotherapy C. Complementary therapy, D. Biopsychosocial therapy
What is C. Complementary therapy
500
“It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.”
“What is guided imagery?”
500
The difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy
What is it is administered with conventional therapy.
500
The nurse caring for a patient taking warfarin 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. ginseng. d. kava-kava.
What is A) Angelica prolongs prothrombin time and will synergize the effect of the warfarin.
500
Navajo folk healer
What is Singer
500
A client diagnosed with chronic migraine headaches is considering acupuncture. The client asks a clinic nurse, "How does this treatment work?" Which is the best response by the nurse? A. "Western medicine believes that acupuncture stimulates the body's release of pain-fighting chemicals called endorphins." B. "I'm not sure why he suggested acupuncture. There are a lot of risks, including HIV." C. "Acupuncture works by encouraging the body to increase its development of serotonin and norepinephrine." D. "Your acupuncturist is your best resource for answering your specific questions."
What is A. "Western medicine believes that acupuncture stimulates the body's release of pain-fighting chemicals called endorphins."