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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 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of CAM is based on the principle that giving small amounts of substances that in larger amounts would produce the symptoms of the illness to help the body naturally heal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Homeopathy uses diluted substances to stimulate the body's natural healing processes.
Question 5 of 5
Match the following herbs with their uses: Gingko
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Gingko is known for enhancing memory and increasing cerebral blood flow.