ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 10 : Loss, Grief, and Dying Questions
Question 1 of 5
You see a patient while in clinical at a walk-in clinic. This patient has occasional abdominal pain of unknown cause but otherwise is in good health. The doctor suggests blood work and a computed tomography scan of the abdomen to diagnose the cause. The patient says he wants to wait, see his acupuncturist, and give his body the opportunity to heal itself. What is your response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the patient to monitor symptoms and return if needed (
C) respects their autonomy while ensuring safety, without dismissing their preference for acupuncture.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.