ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 10 Questions
Question 1 of 5
In holistic health care, the emphasis is on the uniqueness of each individual and the interaction among:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holistic healthcare emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit (
B) to address the whole person.
Question 2 of 5
Which is true of alternative medicine and complementary medicine?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Complementary medicine (E) is used alongside traditional medicine, while alternative medicine is used instead of it.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.