ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 10 : Loss, Grief, and Dying Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient says he wants to go to a chiropractor to see if it will help his low back pain because medical treatment has been ineffective. How might you respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging evidence that chiropractic care can help low back pain (
A) supports the patient's choice while providing factual information.
Question 2 of 5
A person with a tight, sore neck and headaches might use which of these CAM choices for relief?
Correct Answer: B,E,F,G
Rationale: Chiropractic (
B), massage therapy (E), acupuncture/acupressure (F), and relaxation therapy (G) are CAM methods effective for relieving neck pain and headaches.
Question 3 of 5
Which is accurate regarding the cause and effect of illness according to Eastern medicine and most types of CAM?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eastern medicine and CAM view energy imbalances as initiating changes that can lead to chronic illness before pathological changes occur (
B).
Question 4 of 5
A patient with nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy for cancer might find relief from which type of CAM?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acupuncture (
D) is supported by evidence for reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
Which conditions could cause massage to be contraindicated for a patient?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Massage is contraindicated in conditions like blood clots (
A), certain heart conditions (
C), and osteoporosis (E) due to risks of complications like dislodging clots or causing fractures.