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 tells you that he sees a massage therapist once a month. He describes his massages as focusing mainly on his feet and says that the therapist often tells him when he has something wrong in his body, even when he has had no symptoms. He is most likely describing which type of massage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflexology focuses on the feet, mapping them to body systems, and may identify issues based on pressure points.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.