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1. A nurse is assisting with an in-service for staff mem- d. Music can produce
bers about culturally competent care. Which of the healing energy.
following information should the nurse include about
traditional Native American beliefs?
a. There should be a balance between yin and yang.
b. Cupping is used to promote wellness.
c. Use biofeedback to reduce stress.
d. Music can produce healing energy.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about natur- Dietary supplements
opathy. The nurse should include that which of the Exercise
following is a component of naturopathy? (Select all Traditional Chinese medi-
that apply.) cine
Homeopathy
Dietary supplements
Exercise
Establishing harmony between fire, water, air, earth,
and sky
Traditional Chinese medicine
Homeopathy
3. A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about home- d. "Homeopathy believes a
opathy. Which of the following client statements indi- substance that can cause a
cates an understanding of the teaching? disease can also cure it."
a. "Homeopathy uses traditional Chinese medicine to
treat diseases."
b. "Homeopathy uses imagery to promote wellness."
c. "Homeopathy uses incantations to treat diseases."
d. "Homeopathy believes a substance that can cause a
disease can also cure it."
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4. A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about food b. 1 cup strawberries
choices that promote immunity and healing. Which of
the following foods is the best source of vitamin C?
a. 1 cup grapes
b. 1 cup strawberries
c. 1 cup sliced apple
d. A small banana
5. A nurse is explaining the practice of Ayurveda to a Earth
newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include that Sky
Ayurveda is based on establishing a balance between Water
the body, mind, and spirit with which of the following
elements? (Select all that apply.)
Earth
Sky
Darkness
Light
Water
6. A nurse is planning complementary therapy for a client a. Massage therapy
who has breast cancer. Which of the following treat-
ments is a complementary therapy that the nurse can
implement?
a. Massage therapy
b. Chemotherapy
c. Teletherapy
d. Brachytherapy
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A nurse is assisting a massage therapist to identify the c. A client who has post-
best client for massage therapy. Which of the following partum depression
clients should the nurse recommend?
a. A client who is receiving anticoagulants following a
mitral valve replacement
b. An older adult client who has osteoporosis
c. A client who has postpartum depression
d. A client who has a thrombophlebitis
8. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about traditional Chi- c. "I will practice Tai Chi
nese medicine (TCM) to a client. Which of the following every day."
statements by the client demonstrates an understand-
ing of the teaching?
a. "I will take my blood pressure medication every
morning."
b. "I will have my heart rate checked once a month."
c. "I will practice Tai Chi every day."
d. "I will weigh myself weekly."
9. A nurse is assisting in recommending clients for chi- b. A client who has shoul-
ropractic treatment. Which of the following clients der pain
should the nurse recommend?
a. A client who has a sinus infection
b. A client who has shoulder pain
c. A client who has appendicitis
d. A client who has heart failure
10. A nurse is completing a preoperative health history a. Ginkgo biloba
for a client who reports taking several herbal supple-
ments. Which of the following herbal supplements is
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a. Ginkgo biloba
b. Echinacea
c. Valerian
d. Aloe vera
11. A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about U.S. d. A nutritional supple-
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of nu- ment contains at least one
tritional supplements. Which of the following informa- nutritional component.
tion should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. A nutritional supplement can be applied topically.
b. If a nutritional supplement contains natural prod-
ucts, it is considered safe.
c. The FDA approves nutritional supplements for safety
before they are placed on the market.
d. A nutritional supplement contains at least one nutri-
tional component.
12. A nurse is assisting with teaching a client, who has a c. "I will practice meditat-
history of alcohol use disorder and is to be discharged ing when I feel stressed."
following cataract surgery, about non-pharmacologi-
cal therapies. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take kava to reduce my eye pain."
b. "I will find a Rolfing practitioner to help decrease my
alcohol cravings."
c. "I will practice meditating when I feel stressed."
d. "I will take niacin to promote healing for my eyes."
13.
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A nurse is assisting with providing an in-service for a. "Scented oils might de-
staff members about complementary and integrative crease discomfort."
health. Which of the following statements by a staff
member indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "Scented oils might decrease discomfort."
b. "Natural substances do not have adverse effects."
c. "Acupressure and acupuncture are the same thing."
d. "Meditation involves the use of an electronic device
to regulate body function."
14. A nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet b. Request a prescription
and reports lethargy. Which of the following interven- for vitamin B12 supple-
tions should the nurse implement? ments.
a. Offer a massage with lavender oil.
b. Request a prescription for vitamin B12 supple-
ments.
c. Give the client a cup of chamomile tea.
d. Provide peppermint oil for the client to inhale.
15. A nurse is caring for a client who asks about using aro- Peppermint
matherapy for nausea. Which of the following scents Ginger
should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.) Orange
Ginseng
Evening primrose
Peppermint
Ginger
Orange
16. A nurse is caring for a client who has a sunburn. b. Aloe vera
The nurse should identify that which of the following
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a. Green tea
b. Aloe vera
c. Lavender
d. Milk thistle
17. A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed Use deep breathing to
nurse about holistic nursing. Which of the following promote relaxation in
information should the nurse include? (Select all that clients.
apply.) Encourage clients to use
guided imagery to de-
Use deep breathing to promote relaxation in clients. crease pain.
Encourage clients to use guided imagery to decrease Apply essential oils to treat
pain. anxiety in clients.
Apply essential oils to treat anxiety in clients.
Treat one medical issue for clients at a time.
Discourage family involvement in client care.
18. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a. "Try to take slow, deep
an emergency appendectomy and reports increasing breaths in and out."
anxiety. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make to implement a complementary health
strategy?
a. "Try to take slow, deep breaths in and out."
b. "Would you like a prescription for an anti-anxiety
medication?"
c. "Why are you feeling anxious?"
d. "You'll have that appendix out in no time, then you'll
feel better."
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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about using c. Holistic nurses empow-
holistic nursing interventions to care for clients. Which er clients to actively partic-
of the following information should the nurse include? ipate in their own care.
a. Holistic nurses use herbal supplements because
they do not cause adverse effects.
b. The goal of holistic nursing is to cure a client's ill-
ness.
c. Holistic nurses empower clients to actively partici-
pate in their own care.
d. A holistic nurse discourages the use of prescribed
medications for clients.
20. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving pallia- d. Therapeutic touch
tive care. Which of the following non-pharmacological
nursing interventions should the nurse provide the
client?
a. Acupuncture
b. Acupressure
c. Chiropractic therapy
d. Therapeutic touch
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