Alternative Therapies Test #9017

Alternative Therapies: Growing Options in Nursing Practice
8 Contact Hours • #2017/9017

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		Answer each of the following questions (there is only one correct answer to each question).
	1	Which of the following statements concerning recent trends in health care is accurate?
		A. Support groups are a cheaper but inferior way to provide mental health care.
		B. Many of the new alternative therapies are not really new at all but have been practiced in other parts of the world for centuries.
		C. There is a trend away from funding alternative practices by the National Health Service.
		D. In 1996 only 12% of the US population used some form of alternative medicine to augment their health care.
	2	Which of the following statements concerning the demographics of consumer use of alternative medicine is accurate?
		A. Those with poorer health were more likely to use alternative approaches.
		B. People who used alternative practices were less educated than those who adhered strictly to traditional Western medicine.
		C. Those with low income levels were more likely to obtain alternative care.
		D. Alternative medicine is covered by most health insurance policies.
	3	Which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis that might lead a nurse to suggest his/her client see a practitioner of Chinese medicine?
		A. acute intestinal distress
		B. sleep pattern disturbance
		C. obstructed airway
		D. childhood sexual abuse
	4	Types of acupuncture currently used in the U.S. are known as:
		A. medical and auricular
		B. ethnic Chinese and Japanese
		C. both A and B
		D. pinpoint and intramuscular
	5	Which of the following symptoms or illnesses might be helped by acupuncture?
		A. cancer
		B. orthopedic surgery
		C. low back pain
		D. hypertension
	6	Excessive dosages of herbal remedies can lead to:
		A. rashes
		B. articaria
		C. diarrhea
		D. all of the above
	7	Which of the following is not an accurate statement concerning Chinese herbal medicine?
		A. Dosages may vary from one brand to another.
		B. Herbal extracts are often more potent that whole herbs so one should know which type of preparation one is using.
		C. These preparations are not necessarily being prescribed by certified herbal practitioners so the patient should be careful in choosing a practitioner.
		D. These preparations are perfectly safe to take during pregnancy.
	8	Which of the following statements about mind/body medicine is accurate?
		A. it is not practiced by several disciplines
		B. it is only taught in one-on-one settings
		C. it is used only as a treatment for acute illnesses
		D. it may be used to decrease side effects from chemotherapy
	9	Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis that has proven susceptible to mind/body intervention?
		A. body image disturbance
		B. panic attacks
		C. depression
		D. anorexia nervosa
	10	Which of the following statements about meditation is accurate?
		A. it is helpful in a wide variety of stress-related illnesses
		B. it is most effective when performed by Buddhists
		C. it is only therapeutic if done for at least an hour at a time
		D. it is done primarily to induce the stress response
	11	Guided imagery
		A. is auto-induced
		B. is done only one-on-one
		C. is not an appropriate nursing intervention
		D. can reduce stress, improve immune function, and improve overall health
	12	What two substances are used for energy in carbohydrate metabolism?
		A. Magnesium and Phosphorus
		B. Glycogenic amino acids and glycerol
		C. Vitamins B1 and B2
		D. Nitrogen and Creatinine
	13	Thought-field therapy
		A. is the same as EMDR
		B. cannot be performed on oneself
		C. is very expensive
		D. is especially useful in treating panic attacks, trauma-inducing events, and chronic worrying
	14	Which is NOT a specific nursing intervention related to the Spiritual dimension?
		A. imposing individual morals and values
		B. prayer
		C. the use of Scripture
		D. referral to clergy or pastoral care
	15	Prayer
		A. is not an appropriate nursing intervention
		B. is thought to stimulate the relaxation response
		C. weakens the nurse/client bond
		D. is unprofessional
	16	Biofeedback
		A. is not used to treat chronic pain
		B. is used to locate impediments to relaxation
		C. rarely has a psychological component to it
		D. always produces relief from symptoms within the first two sessions
	17	Therapeutic touch
		A. is not an appropriate nursing intervention
		B. was developed by an RN
		C. only affects the recipient and never the caregiver
		D. is only appropriate for use in hospitals
	18	The practitioner of therapeutic touch:
		A. uses massage to correct the problem
		B. serves as a conduit through which the blocked energy flow is corrected
		C. blocks energy flow from the source
		D. uses forceful, deep pressure to points on the body
	19	Breath Therapy is a technique used to induce a state of:
		A. pain
		B. anxiety
		C. tension
		D. relaxation
	20	Support groups have been developed for those with severe illness, they serve the purpose of:
		A. reducing loneliness and isolation
		B. teaching new coping methods
		C. training techniques for stress release
		D. all of the above are fulfilled with support groups
	21	The definition of yoga means:
		A. twisting body parts in awkward positions
		B. aerobic exercise while lying prone
		C. union between the physical, mental and Spiritual dimensions of life
		D. using your mind only to combat stress
	22.	The word stress comes from the Latin term, strictus, which means:
		A. wigged out
		B. drawn tight
		C. narrow tube
		D. small orifice
	23	It has been estimated that ____% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems?
		A. 25-40
		B. 45-60
		C. 75-90
		D. 85-100
	24.	Stress levels have escalated in children, teens and the elderly due to:
		A. increased crime and violence
		B. threats to personal safety
		C. peer pressure that leads to substance abuse
		D. all of the above
	25	Ingrained and immediate reactions to stress that were originally designed to be beneficial to the person include:
		A. decreased heart rate and BP and decrease blood flow to the brain
		B. blood sugar rises to supply more energy that leads to a breakdown of fat and protein stores
		C. blood flows to the gut needed for digestion
		D. clotting occurs slowly to increase blood flow to body organs
	26	Massage therapy
		A. does not affect overall health
		B. does not affect musculoskeletal function
		C. does not improve mental health
		D. improves blood circulation by releasing tension in the muscles
	27	Massage therapy
		A. is useful in combating a wide variety of stress-related illnesses
		B. has no contraindications
		C. is covered by most health insurance companies
		D. has not been shown to be effective through the use of controlled studies
	28	The structural/functional massage methods
		A. use acupuncture and Shiatsu as part of their technique
		B. are never used to release emotions residing in tense muscles
		C. are used to reinstate balance within the body's alignment
		D. are never used in conjunction with deep tissue massage
	29	The massage methods, which are based on applying finger and palm pressure to specific points with the goal of improving efficiency and energy balances in the body, are:
		A. Trager and acupressure
		B. Rosen and Trager
		C. Rosen and acupressure
		D. acupressure and Shiatsu
	30	Reflexology involves the stimulation of specific points on the:
		A. Ears
		B. Hands
		C. Feet
		D. All of the above
	31	Chiropractic medicine
		A. is a pharmaceutical intervention
		B. is a surgical intervention
		C. involves hands-on manipulation of the musculoskeletal system
		D. practitioners are the largest group of primary care providers in the US
	32	A key principle of chiropractic medicine is
		A. the circulatory system is the master of all other body systems
		B. spinal manipulation relieves stress on the spinal column as well as any pressure on the nerves
		C. the modern lifestyle is consistent with the way the body was designed
		D. the body cannot heal itself from within but relies on medical intervention to provide healing
	33	Which of the following statements about osteopathic medicine is true?
		A. a holistic approach to health care is inconsistent with osteopathy
		B. the relationship between structure and function is of paramount importance to the practice of osteopathy
		C. osteopaths see themselves as inferior to MDs
		D. all DOs use manipulative therapies
	34	Which of the following is a strength of osteopathic medicine?
		A. its ability to incorporate the theories and techniques of other types of treatment into its practice
		B. all DOs use manipulative therapies with all of their patients
		C. all DOs are empathic and therefore willing to spend a great deal of time with their patients
		D. osteopathic medicine is more expensive that allopathic medicine
	35	Which of the following is not a nursing diagnosis for which naturopathic intervention might be appropriate?
		A. altered nutrition: less than body requirement
		B. altered nutrition: more than body requirement
		C. ventilatory weaning response, dysfunctional
		D. chronic constipation/diarrhea
	36	Some herbs that are beneficial in treating chronic fatigue syndrome include:
		A. maitke
		B. astralagus
		C. garlic
		D. all of the above
	37	St. John's Wort is not used as an anti-depressant.
		A. true
		B. false
	38	There can be serious side effects from the use of some herbs.
		A. true
		B. false
	39	The role of the nurse is to be informed about alternative approaches and to help patients weed through the vast amount of information available so that optimal health care is achieved for each individual.
		A. true
		B. false
	40	Homeopathy views symptoms as defense mechanisms by which the body tries to rid itself of harmful stresses.
		A. true
		B. false
	41	The herb known to help menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms is:
		A. Echinacea
		B. Ginkgo Biloba
		C. St. John's Wort
		D. Dong Quai
	42	The mechanism by which homeopathic remedies work is not clearly understood.
		A. true
		B. false
	43	Homeopathy is not effective in the early stages of acute and long-term illnesses.
		A. true
		B. false
	44	Detoxification therapy uses methods to rid the body of unwanted toxins.
		A. true
		B. false
	45	Enzyme therapy is used to treat digestive problems from an individual's lack of an enzyme or the proper amount of the enzyme needed for healthy digestion to occur.
		A. true
		B. false
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