ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 10 : Loss, Grief, and Dying Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
In holistic health care, the emphasis is on the uniqueness of each individual and the interaction among:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic healthcare emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit (
B) to address the whole person.
Question 5 of 5
Which is true of alternative medicine and complementary medicine?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Complementary medicine (E) is used alongside traditional medicine, while alternative medicine is used instead of it.