Chapter 11 Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Chapter 11  Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The nurse recognizes that the relationship among all living things is
A.
Holism.
B.
Acupressure.
C.
Acupuncture.
D.
Allopathic medicine.

____ 2. The nurse recognizes that a therapy used instead of conventional treatment is
A.
Physical therapy.
B.
Alternative therapy.
C.
Conventional therapy.
D.
Complementary therapy.

____ 3. The nurse recognizes that a therapy used along with conventional treatment is
A.
Physical therapy.
B.
Alternative therapy.
C.
Conventional therapy.
D.
Complementary therapy.

____ 4. A patient complains of pain and joint stiffness. The nurse recommends that the patient seek a calming massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This type of massage is called
A.
Shiatsu.
B.
Swedish.
C.
Reflexology.
D.
Deep tissue.

____ 5. A patient is treated with a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians and is similar to acupressure. This type of massage is called
A.
Shiatsu.
B.
Swedish.
C.
Reflexology.
D.
Deep tissue.

Chapter 11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: A

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A
Holism is the relationship among all living things. Chapter Objective: Contrast CAM/Eastern medicine with Western medicine.
B
Holism is the relationship among all living things.
C
Holism is the relationship among all living things.
D
Holism is the relationship among all living things.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-3
KEY: Content Area: Holism | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

2. ANS: B

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A
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
B
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment. Chapter Objective: Differentiate between alternative therapy and complementary therapy.
C
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
D
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-1
KEY: Content Area: Alternative Therapy | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

3. ANS: D

Feedback
A
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
B
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
C
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment.
D
Alternative therapy and complementary therapy are technically different. Alternative therapy is a therapy used instead of conventional treatment, while complementary therapy is used along with conventional treatment. Chapter Objective: Differentiate between alternative therapy and complementary therapy.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 210 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-1
KEY: Content Area: Complementary Therapy | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

4. ANS: B

Feedback
A
Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure.
B
Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.
C
Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body.
D
Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application

5. ANS: A

Feedback
A
Shiatsu is a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians, similar to acupressure. Chapter Objective: Discuss the types and benefits of massage therapy.
B
Swedish is a type of massage that features long flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and compression. This is a calming massage shown to help relieve pain and joint stiffness.
C
Reflexology is a type of massage in which practitioners believe that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot, based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body.
D
Deep tissue is a more vigorous, strenuous massage with focused pressure applied to tightened muscle areas and trigger points.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 11 | Page: 213 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 11-5
KEY: Content Area: Massage | Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Cognitive Level: Application