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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity andPediatric Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that
involvespressure and massage on meridian sites. What type of therapy does this describe?
a. Acupuncture
b. Acupressure
c. Aromatherapy
Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites. It can be used during
d. Ayurveda
pregnancy to controlnausea, backache, and pain. It has been useful for minor postpartum problems
ANS: B
such as constipation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 783
OBJ: 2 TOP: Acupressure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data CollectionMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
2. Which child should not receive massage therapy?
a. 15-year-old with a fractured femur
b. 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus
c. 8-year-old with Down syndrome
d. 17-year-old with an eating disorder
ANS: C
Children with Down syndrome are prone particularly to cervical spine anomalies and may be injured
bymassage therapy. .
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 782 TOP: Massage KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
3. A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.
Whichessential oil is useful for children with chronic pain? a. Lavender
b. Ephedra
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c. Ginseng
d. Kava-kava
ANS: A
Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood essential oils are useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic
pain.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 784
OBJ: 2 TOP: Alternative Health
PracticesAromatherapyKEY: Nursing Process
Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
4. A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. What is the most
appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend? a. Juniper
b. Wintergreen
c. Thyme
d. Citrus
ANS: D
Citrus is one essential oil that has been shown to be useful during labor and delivery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 784 TOP: Aromatherapy KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
5. A parent asks the nurse, What is guided imagery? Which statement is the most accurate response?
a. It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.
b. It involves using water to promote relaxation.
c. The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation.
d. It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine.
ANS: A
In guided imagery, by focusing on a specific image, stress reduction and improved performance can result.
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TOP: Guided Imagery KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic
Care and Comfort
6. A woman taking St. Johns wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks.
Whatinstruction should the nurse provide?
a. The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
b. The St. Johns wort must be stopped prior to surgery, but she can continue the ginseng.
c. The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
d. She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.
ANS: D
Both St. Johns wort and ginseng can cause problems during surgery, and their use should be discontinued 2
weeks before surgery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 781
OBJ: 6 TOP: Herbal Remedies .
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
7. Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause, such as
hotflashes? a. Evening primrose oil
b. Echinacea
c. Milk thistle
d. Black cohosh
ANS: D
Black cohosh diminishes hot flashes by reducing luteinizing hormone. It also reduces joint pain and other
menopausal discomforts.
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
8. A young mother asks, Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma? Which form of alternative
medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest? a. Reflexology
b. Rolfing
c. Guided imagery
d. Acupressure
ANS: C
The use of guided imagery has helped relieve some of the symptoms of asthma.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 779 TOP: Guided Imagery KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
9. What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?
a. Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor.
b. Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy.
c. Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy.
d. Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.
ANS: B
Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy, such as massage with muscle relaxants
for low back pain.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 779 TOP: CAM KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
10. The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians. How will the nurse explain the definition
ofmeridians?
a. They are lymph nodes.
b. They are invisible pathways for energy.
INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC
NURSING 8TH
EDITION BY
GLORIA LEIFER
LATEST REVISED
Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity andPediatric Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that
involvespressure and massage on meridian sites. What type of therapy does this describe?
a. Acupuncture
b. Acupressure
c. Aromatherapy
Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites. It can be used during
d. Ayurveda
pregnancy to controlnausea, backache, and pain. It has been useful for minor postpartum problems
ANS: B
such as constipation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 783
OBJ: 2 TOP: Acupressure KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data CollectionMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity:
Physiological Adaptation
2. Which child should not receive massage therapy?
a. 15-year-old with a fractured femur
b. 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus
c. 8-year-old with Down syndrome
d. 17-year-old with an eating disorder
ANS: C
Children with Down syndrome are prone particularly to cervical spine anomalies and may be injured
bymassage therapy. .
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 782 TOP: Massage KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
3. A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.
Whichessential oil is useful for children with chronic pain? a. Lavender
b. Ephedra
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c. Ginseng
d. Kava-kava
ANS: A
Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood essential oils are useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic
pain.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 784
OBJ: 2 TOP: Alternative Health
PracticesAromatherapyKEY: Nursing Process
Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
4. A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. What is the most
appropriate essential oil for the nurse to recommend? a. Juniper
b. Wintergreen
c. Thyme
d. Citrus
ANS: D
Citrus is one essential oil that has been shown to be useful during labor and delivery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 784 TOP: Aromatherapy KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
5. A parent asks the nurse, What is guided imagery? Which statement is the most accurate response?
a. It is a technique where the patient focuses on an image to relieve stress.
b. It involves using water to promote relaxation.
c. The patient enters a hypnotic state of sleep to promote relaxation.
d. It helps the patient recognize tension in the muscles with responses on an electronic machine.
ANS: A
In guided imagery, by focusing on a specific image, stress reduction and improved performance can result.
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INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC
NURSING 8TH
EDITION BY
GLORIA LEIFER
LATEST REVISED
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 784
TOP: Guided Imagery KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic
Care and Comfort
6. A woman taking St. Johns wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks.
Whatinstruction should the nurse provide?
a. The herbs are not likely to cause any problems during the surgery.
b. The St. Johns wort must be stopped prior to surgery, but she can continue the ginseng.
c. The ginseng should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
d. She should discontinue taking both herbs 2 weeks before surgery.
ANS: D
Both St. Johns wort and ginseng can cause problems during surgery, and their use should be discontinued 2
weeks before surgery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 781
OBJ: 6 TOP: Herbal Remedies .
KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk
7. Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause, such as
hotflashes? a. Evening primrose oil
b. Echinacea
c. Milk thistle
d. Black cohosh
ANS: D
Black cohosh diminishes hot flashes by reducing luteinizing hormone. It also reduces joint pain and other
menopausal discomforts.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page
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INTRODUCTION TO
MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC
NURSING 8TH
EDITION BY
GLORIA LEIFER
LATEST REVISED
788OBJ: 12 TOP: Herbal Remedies
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
8. A young mother asks, Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma? Which form of alternative
medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest? a. Reflexology
b. Rolfing
c. Guided imagery
d. Acupressure
ANS: C
The use of guided imagery has helped relieve some of the symptoms of asthma.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 779 TOP: Guided Imagery KEY: Nursing Process Step:
ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
9. What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?
a. Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor.
b. Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy.
c. Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy.
d. Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.
ANS: B
Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy, such as massage with muscle relaxants
for low back pain.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 779 TOP: CAM KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
10. The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians. How will the nurse explain the definition
ofmeridians?
a. They are lymph nodes.
b. They are invisible pathways for energy.
