ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 11 : Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is talking with you about herbal supplements. She has recently been put on an antiplatelet medication called Plavix and wonders if it will be a problem with the herbs she takes. She shows you a list of all the herbs that she takes regularly. You look carefully at the list. Which one(s) would you be concerned about her taking?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Feverfew and garlic have antiplatelet effects, which could increase bleeding risk when combined with Plavix.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of CAM involves the use of monitoring devices?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Biofeedback uses monitoring devices to help patients control physiological functions.
Question 3 of 5
A patient tells you that she manages the stresses resulting from her chronic illness by focusing on a vase of flowers and blocking out all other thoughts to clear her mind. She is describing which type of CAM?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meditation involves focusing attention to clear the mind, as described by the patient.
Question 4 of 5
While in the intensive care waiting room with family members, you see a volunteer bring in a large black dog. The dog moves from person to person in the room allowing them to pet him. What are the benefits of this?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Animal-assisted therapy reduces depression, loneliness, and blood pressure, benefiting many people.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy has been traumatized by witnessing the shooting death of his mother by his father. He speaks very little and is unable to verbalize his feelings. Which type of CAM may be helpful for him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Play therapy allows children to express emotions non-verbally, aiding trauma processing.