NURSING: NUR 278 - Exam 1. Study Guide.

NURSING: NUR 278 - Exam 1. Study Guide. Nursing 3, Exam 1 Study Guide  14- CAM- Approximately 1/5th of test  15- Cancer- Most of Test  7- Bereavement- Almost 2/5 of test  Total # of Questions: 50 Chapter 14: Complementary & Alternative Therapies  Acupressure: Firm pressure from fingers on pressure points. [Ex: using “Sea Bands” pinching your hand to help a H/A, pressure on feet can initiate contractions in pregnancy.]  Ayurveda: Indian Medicine. Preventive medicine that teaches health is balanced by nature, body m mind and spirit. Uses oils, diet, senses, and behavior.  Biofeedback: Using thoughts to control body responses. Electrodes are placed on patient to monitor body response to stress. Patient then relaxes those tense areas during times of pain, anxiety, temperature, HTN, TMJ, H/A  Complementary Medicine: “In addition to…” modern medicine  Alternative Medicine: “Instead of…” modern medicine  Guided Imagery: Focusing on an image either created by the therapist or by the patient’s mind. Uses all 5 senses. S/E are sleepiness & extreme relaxation.  Herbal Medicine/Herbalism: Using plant & plant extracts to treat ailments. Ex: Ginger, peppermint, garlic, valerian, St. John’s Wart, etc. Not FDA controlled. Nurse should always ask patient if they are taking any herbals at each visit & especially prior to surgery.  Chiropractic Medicine: Correcting the impairment of nerve supply is the focus of this treatment. Uses bone manipulation to realign body to correct position. Great for lower back/back pain.  Heroic Medicine: Aggressive medicine practices [“first medicine”]  Homeopathy: home remedies w/no chemically active ingredients. FDA requires strengths to be met, but does not test for safety. [Ex: red onion, nettle plants, witch hazel]  Intercessory Prayer: people praying for healing on behalf of someone else.  Massage Therapy: muscles are massaged and relaxed. Proven to decrease HR & BP while releasing endorphins, and increasing 02 supplies and immune function.  Osteopathy: “Modern Medicine”, using surgery, medications, and manipulative treatment. Focused on musculoskeletal treatment and healing.  Chi: Chinese “Life Force” that provides warmth, protection from illness and injury.  Tai Chi: Movement therapy. Balancing the Yin-Yang of Chi. Goal is harmony w/nature and universes.  Humor: Most often used to promote wellness. Decreases cortisol levels, releases endorphins & catecholamines. Consider pt.’s culture. Use books, videos and funny readings.  Hypnosis: trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. The patient feels calm, relaxed and is highly open to suggestions during this time. It can help you gain control over undesired behaviors to help you cope better with anxiety or pain.  Chelation Therapy: Injection of chelating agents (EDTA) to bind w/heavy metals & minerals and remove them from body [Ex: lead, mercury, arsenic & iron poisoning]