ATI LPN
Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition
Chapter 12 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions if implemented by the nurse indicates that further education about complementary and alternative therapy is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massage should not be done for a patient with open wounds. The other actions by the new nurse are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing extreme postoperative nausea. Which of the following therapies should the nurse recommend for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acupuncture may be useful in the treatment of postoperative nausea. The other therapies are not used to treat postoperative nausea.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these complementary and alternative therapies should the nurse suggest to a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is evidence that fish oil is helpful in treating hypertriglyceridemia. The other therapies will not be helpful for this patient.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information obtained by the nurse when admitting a patient with osteoarthritis may indicate a need for patient teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Online information sources are not always reliable and the patient may need some teaching about safe use of herbal remedies. The other information given by the patient indicates appropriate use of complementary and alternative therapies.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with persistent headaches seeks treatment from a nurse trained in therapeutic touch (TT). Which of the following will the nurse perform during the TT session?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Therapeutic touch involves the use of the practitioner's hands to realign the patient's energy flow. The other responses describe other complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) such as massage, chiropractic therapy, and acuppressure.