NUR 245 Exam3 Questions and Answers
A trained nurse uses the technique of "Rolfing" to break up tension in client body structures. What type
of CAM is being used by this nurse? - Answer-Therapeutic massage; Therapeutic massage consists of an
assortment of techniques that involve manipulation of soft tissues of the body through pressure and
movement.
A client is taking ginkgo biloba, a botanical supplement. She asks the nurse if it would be safe to take
aspirin for her arthritis at the same time. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge? - Answer-
Ginkgo biloba affects platelet function and should not be taken with aspirin.
Which consideration should a nurse prioritize relating to the use of herbs and supplements by a client? -
Answer-potential interactions with drugs
The nurse is providing information about warfarin to a client who takes herbal products. The nurse
states, "Some herbs interfere with the effectiveness of warfarin. Do you take... - Answer-ginkgo biloba?"
A nurse uses Therapeutic Touch (TT) to decrease a postoperative client's nausea. Which of the following
is a principle of this CAM modality? - Answer-Illness is an imbalance in a person's energy field.
What is the ultimate goal of increasing the parasympathetic system influence on the body through
relaxation or meditation? - Answer-to reduce the effects of stress on the body
, A nurse and a client are discussing managed care. The nurse explains that the managed care model was
designed for which of the following reasons? - Answer-Controlling costs while maintaining quality of
care
A nurse is making a visit to a client in the home. As a home health care nurse you may be expected to
accomplish which of the following? Select all that apply. - Answer-Complete an assessment on each visit.
Provide support to the client and family.
Communicate and collaborate with other members of the health team.
Document actions regarding patient, activities, and progress.
Administer treatments and medications.
A nurse is using a technique that involves the five senses to visualize recovering from an upcoming
surgical procedure. What type of technique is the nurse teaching the client to use? - Answer-Guided
imagery
Which of the following must be included in the informed consent in research? - Answer-Participants
must be informed of risks associated with participation.
What is one way in which nurses can help shape health care reform? - Answer-Support legislation to
improve care.
Which essential oil can be used during aromatherapy to treat nausea? - Answer-Peppermint
Who provides physicians with the authority to admit and provide care to clients requiring
hospitalization? - Answer-The health care institution itself
Nurses who are employed in home care have a variety of responsibilities. Which of the following is one
of those responsibilities? - Answer-Collaborate with other care providers
A trained nurse uses the technique of "Rolfing" to break up tension in client body structures. What type
of CAM is being used by this nurse? - Answer-Therapeutic massage; Therapeutic massage consists of an
assortment of techniques that involve manipulation of soft tissues of the body through pressure and
movement.
A client is taking ginkgo biloba, a botanical supplement. She asks the nurse if it would be safe to take
aspirin for her arthritis at the same time. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge? - Answer-
Ginkgo biloba affects platelet function and should not be taken with aspirin.
Which consideration should a nurse prioritize relating to the use of herbs and supplements by a client? -
Answer-potential interactions with drugs
The nurse is providing information about warfarin to a client who takes herbal products. The nurse
states, "Some herbs interfere with the effectiveness of warfarin. Do you take... - Answer-ginkgo biloba?"
A nurse uses Therapeutic Touch (TT) to decrease a postoperative client's nausea. Which of the following
is a principle of this CAM modality? - Answer-Illness is an imbalance in a person's energy field.
What is the ultimate goal of increasing the parasympathetic system influence on the body through
relaxation or meditation? - Answer-to reduce the effects of stress on the body
, A nurse and a client are discussing managed care. The nurse explains that the managed care model was
designed for which of the following reasons? - Answer-Controlling costs while maintaining quality of
care
A nurse is making a visit to a client in the home. As a home health care nurse you may be expected to
accomplish which of the following? Select all that apply. - Answer-Complete an assessment on each visit.
Provide support to the client and family.
Communicate and collaborate with other members of the health team.
Document actions regarding patient, activities, and progress.
Administer treatments and medications.
A nurse is using a technique that involves the five senses to visualize recovering from an upcoming
surgical procedure. What type of technique is the nurse teaching the client to use? - Answer-Guided
imagery
Which of the following must be included in the informed consent in research? - Answer-Participants
must be informed of risks associated with participation.
What is one way in which nurses can help shape health care reform? - Answer-Support legislation to
improve care.
Which essential oil can be used during aromatherapy to treat nausea? - Answer-Peppermint
Who provides physicians with the authority to admit and provide care to clients requiring
hospitalization? - Answer-The health care institution itself
Nurses who are employed in home care have a variety of responsibilities. Which of the following is one
of those responsibilities? - Answer-Collaborate with other care providers
