ATI RN
Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A Hispanic patient is visited by several family members and the nurse witnessed one visitor who pinches a piece of skin at the waist. The nurse asks the purpose and learns the "provider" is listening for a snap from the abdominal region, which is then repeated several times. The patient most likely suffers from:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: empacho. Empacho is a traditional Hispanic folk illness characterized by a blockage in the digestive system. In this scenario, the behavior of pinching the skin and listening for a snap in the abdominal region aligns with the common practice associated with empacho diagnosis. The family member is likely trying to detect an abnormal sound, indicating a blockage in the intestines. The other choices (A: mal ojo, B: susto, C: bilis) do not fit the description of the observed behavior and symptoms. Mal ojo refers to the evil eye, susto is a fright-related illness, and bilis pertains to an imbalance of bodily fluids, none of which involve the specific diagnostic behavior described in the scenario.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse practices a relaxing massage technique to stimulate and apply pressure to the feet or hands, increasing blood supply circulation to various parts of the body and relieving pain. The massage technique used by the practitioner is referred to as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: reflexology. Reflexology is a practice based on the theory that specific areas on the feet and hands correspond to different organs and systems in the body. By stimulating these areas through massage techniques, blood circulation is increased, promoting healing and pain relief. - Choice B, Feldenkrais method, focuses on improving movement and function through awareness and gentle movements, not specifically targeting reflex points. - Choice C, Reiki, involves the transfer of energy to promote healing, but does not involve massage techniques or specific reflex points. - Choice D, Rolfing, is a type of bodywork that focuses on manipulating the body's connective tissues to improve posture and alignment, not specifically targeting reflex points like in reflexology.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman reports back pain and wants to try a complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy. The nurse knows that which CAM would be contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Magnet therapy. Magnet therapy is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of unknown effects on the fetus. Magnets may interfere with the body's natural magnetic fields, potentially causing harm to the developing baby. Aromatherapy (B), imagery (C), and therapeutic touch (D) are generally considered safe during pregnancy when performed by trained professionals and with appropriate precautions. Aromatherapy uses essential oils, imagery involves mental visualization techniques, and therapeutic touch uses energy-based techniques that do not pose significant risks to the pregnant woman or the fetus.
Question 4 of 5
A patient states, "My cancer is in remission finally after all that chemotherapy, my friend used the same chemotherapy and wasn't so lucky. I want to continue participating in spiritual care and 'mind games' to keep my memory intact. I am also enrolled in Tai chi, but I just can't stop thinking about my sick lung." This patient adheres to which principle underlying alternative healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice B is correct: 1. The patient believes in the power of complementary alternative therapies to help the body heal itself. 2. This aligns with the principle underlying alternative healing, which emphasizes the body's innate ability to heal. 3. By engaging in spiritual care, mind games, Tai chi, and focusing on memory and lung health, the patient is supporting the body's natural healing processes. 4. This choice is correct as it reflects the patient's belief in utilizing alternative therapies to support the body's healing mechanisms. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: A. This choice suggests a negative alteration affecting the mind and spirit, which is not directly related to the patient's belief in complementary alternative therapies for healing. C. While individualized approaches to therapy are important in alternative healing, this choice does not directly address the patient's belief in the body's ability to heal itself. D. While focusing on total lifestyle is important in alternative healing, this choice does not directly
Question 5 of 5
Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) is gaining popularity in Western society because: (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: CAM consumers want personalized health care. This is because CAM focuses on holistic and individualized approaches to health, addressing not just symptoms but underlying causes. Consumers seek CAM for tailored treatments and a more patient-centered approach. Choice A is incorrect because CAM often involves practitioners who may not be traditional physicians. Choice C is incorrect as quality of life, rather than just quantity, is increasingly valued in Western society. Choice D is incorrect because although there is some evidence supporting CAM, it is not always readily accessible or universally accepted.